The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at London Excel 2025, David Roberts crossed the line in 1:22:40: 1,322nd of 2,771 men, faster than 52% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 0:32 quicker than the median and 1,018th of 2,771. Stronger after halfway: 1:56 better against the middle of the field than before it.
The field ran 3:02 faster at London Excel 2025 than at Birmingham 2025, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:25Running 1 3:32v median +0:17
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Block 02 7:13Running 2 4:03v median +0:15
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Block 03 8:48Running 3 4:04v median +0:04
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Block 04 9:11Running 4 4:10v median +0:07
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Block 05 8:40Running 5 4:00v median −0:10
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Block 06 5:57Running 6 3:55v median −0:11
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Block 07 9:19Running 7 4:00v median −0:06
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Block 08 12:33Running 8 5:38v median −0:17
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 12:41
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 2761
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 2,761 men who finished.