The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Birmingham 2023, Ian Holloway crossed the line in 1:18:55: 297th of 1,182 men, faster than 75% of the field.
The farmers carry was the standout, 0:39 quicker than the median and 32nd of 1,182. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:27 better against the middle of the field than the first. Quick through the roxzone: 4:47, ahead of 86% of the field.
The field ran 2:56 faster at Birmingham 2023 than at Manchester 2023, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:18Running 1 3:45v median −0:02
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Block 02 8:25Running 2 4:47v median −0:19
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Block 03 9:58Running 3 4:52v median −0:40
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Block 04 9:51Running 4 4:56v median −0:38
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Block 05 9:53Running 5 5:12v median −0:29
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Block 06 6:24Running 6 4:56v median −0:35
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Block 07 9:40Running 7 5:03v median −0:31
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Block 08 11:48Running 8 5:29v median −0:47
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:47
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 1180
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 1,180 men who finished.