The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Cardiff 2026, Adam Rice crossed the line in 1:23:11: 257th of 528 men, faster than 51% of the field.
The farmers carry was the standout, 0:38 quicker than the median and 60th of 528. The wall balls cost the most time: 1:12 slower than the median. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:55 better against the middle of the field than the first.
Cardiff ran fast: the 1,764 athletes who also raced elsewhere this season were about 0:39 quicker here than at their other races.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 9:24Running 1 4:58v median −0:14
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Block 02 7:37Running 2 4:44v median −0:04
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Block 03 9:23Running 3 5:17v median +0:09
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Block 04 11:34Running 4 5:11v median +0:06
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Block 05 9:41Running 5 5:09v median −0:05
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Block 06 7:23Running 6 5:18v median −0:07
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Block 07 9:38Running 7 4:42v median −0:09
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Block 08 13:39Running 8 5:41v median −0:20
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:55
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.