The race, in three figures
The race, in words
A top 10% finish for Alaa Zibari at Heerenveen 2026: 1:07:09, 14th of 315 men in the Open division.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 2:24 quicker than the median and 4th of 315. Paced to finish: the second half went 2:54 better against the middle of the field than the first. Quick through the roxzone: 5:58, ahead of 90% of the field.
Heerenveen gave the field time back: about 2:11 faster than the average race this season, by 973 athletes who raced both. 3:00 slower than at Malaga 2026, the previous Open race.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:35Running 1 4:17v median −0:12
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Block 02 7:00Running 2 4:08v median −0:28
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Block 03 7:37Running 3 4:10v median −0:42
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Block 04 7:12Running 4 4:04v median −0:51
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Block 05 8:46Running 5 4:06v median −0:58
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Block 06 5:36Running 6 4:10v median −0:47
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Block 07 7:00Running 7 4:09v median −0:49
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Block 08 9:34Running 8 4:23v median −1:08
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 5:58
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 309
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 309 men who finished.