The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Cardiff 2026, Ireland Pearson crossed the line in 1:33:18: 175th of 389 women, faster than 55% of the field.
The sled pull was the standout, 0:39 quicker than the median and 108th of 389. On the sled push the field had the edge, by 0:54. Stronger after halfway: 2:16 better against the middle of the field than before it.
The field ran 3:10 faster at Cardiff 2026 than at Birmingham 2025, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 10:18Running 1 5:24v median −0:36
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Block 02 8:57Running 2 5:20v median −0:14
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Block 03 9:54Running 3 5:31v median −0:19
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Block 04 13:59Running 4 5:35v median −0:19
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Block 05 11:01Running 5 5:46v median −0:14
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Block 06 8:31Running 6 5:53v median −0:17
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Block 07 10:33Running 7 5:17v median −0:15
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Block 08 13:36Running 8 6:34v median −0:21
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:33
Against the middle of your field
Women · n = 382
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 382 women who finished.