The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Cardiff 2026, Calum Jack Melhuish crossed the line in 1:09:28: 67th of 528 men, faster than 87% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 2:34 quicker than the median and 8th of 528. Stronger after halfway: 3:36 better against the middle of the field than before it.
The field ran 1:45 faster at Cardiff 2026 than at London Excel 2025, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:59Running 1 4:40v median −0:32
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Block 02 6:42Running 2 4:21v median −0:27
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Block 03 8:22Running 3 4:52v median −0:16
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Block 04 7:52Running 4 4:38v median −0:27
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Block 05 9:06Running 5 4:45v median −0:29
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Block 06 6:42Running 6 4:46v median −0:39
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Block 07 7:39Running 7 4:27v median −0:24
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Block 08 9:57Running 8 5:23v median −0:38
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:13
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 518
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 518 men who finished.