The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Cardiff 2026, Julie Podmore crossed the line in 1:26:59: 88th of 253 women, faster than 65% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:43 quicker than the median and 41st of 253. Stronger after halfway: 3:29 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 11:55Running 1 6:19v median +0:21
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Block 02 8:21Running 2 5:23v median +0:00
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Block 03 11:15Running 3 5:22v median −0:19
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Block 04 11:14Running 4 5:42v median −0:01
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Block 05 11:25Running 5 5:27v median −0:23
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Block 06 8:07Running 6 5:33v median −0:27
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Block 07 8:28Running 7 5:18v median −0:07
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Block 08 11:31Running 8 6:17v median −0:25
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:44
Against the middle of your field
Women · n = 252
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 252 women who finished.