The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Pro division at Mechelen 2026, Daniel Schloesser crossed the line in 1:07:48: 129th of 457 men, faster than 72% of the field.
The sandbag lunges were the standout, 0:38 quicker than the median and 131st of 457. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:02 better against the middle of the field than the first.
Mechelen gave the field time back: about 3:20 faster than the average race this season, by 322 athletes who raced both. The fastest of 9 finishes in the Pro division for Daniel Schloesser.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:06Running 1 3:04v median −0:09
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Block 02 6:55Running 2 3:50v median −0:11
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Block 03 8:23Running 3 3:59v median −0:17
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Block 04 7:33Running 4 3:56v median −0:23
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Block 05 8:18Running 5 4:00v median −0:23
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Block 06 5:35Running 6 3:56v median −0:23
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Block 07 7:59Running 7 3:56v median −0:26
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Block 08 10:08Running 8 4:20v median −0:30
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:00
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 455
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 455 men who finished.