For time: 2 rounds of: 12 burpees over the bar, 12 cleans (45/65 lb), 12 burpees over the bar 12 thrusters (45/65 lb), 2 rounds of: 12 burpees over the bar, 12 cleans (55/85 lb), 12 burpees over the bar, 12 thrusters (55/85 lb), 2 rounds of: 12 burpees over the bar, 12 cleans (65/95 lb), 12 burpees over the bar, 12 thrusters (65/95 lb)
Primary movement: Burpees/Cleans/Thrusters
The scaled division of Open 26.3 runs the same ascending gauntlet at accessible loads: 2 rounds each of 12 burpees over the bar, 12 cleans, 12 burpees and 12 thrusters at 65/45, then 85/55, then 95/65 lb, within the 16-minute cap. The barbell never becomes truly heavy, which shifts the entire test onto the 72 burpees and the thruster conditioning - the scaled athlete's race is against the cap, and it's a fair, winnable race with even pacing.
| Level (Time) | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| beginner | 16:00 (cap) | 16:00 (cap) |
| intermediate | 14:30 | 15:00 |
| advanced | 12:30 | 13:15 |
| elite | sub 10:45 | sub 11:30 |
Even splits win: each of the six sections should take roughly 2:30 or less, so check your clock at every weight change. Burpees at a relaxed step-over rhythm - never sprint them, never stop them. First two weights: everything unbroken if possible. At 95/65, cleans in quick 6-6 or singles and thrusters 7-5 with a short breath. The last two minutes are for emptying the tank; until then, ride the plan mechanically.
This is the official scaled version of 26.3. Further scaling: one fixed light weight for all six sections, or dumbbells with up-downs instead of bar-facing burpees.
Log every result, see your progress over time, and know exactly where you stand.