The race, in three figures
The race, in words
Koen Ligtenberg & Puck van Eijck finished in the top 10% of the field at Mechelen 2026, in 1:04:49 for 68th of 962 mixed teams in the Doubles Open division.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:10 quicker than the median and 48th of 962. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:19 better against the middle of the field than the first. Quick through the roxzone: 6:08, ahead of 92% of the field.
Mechelen gave the field time back: about 2:14 faster than the average race this season, by 845 teams who raced both.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:50Running 1 3:37v median −0:36
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Block 02 6:01Running 2 4:22v median −0:49
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Block 03 7:34Running 3 4:27v median −0:59
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Block 04 7:01Running 4 4:29v median −1:00
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Block 05 8:54Running 5 4:29v median −1:08
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Block 06 5:53Running 6 4:25v median −1:09
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Block 07 7:21Running 7 4:17v median −1:14
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Block 08 8:15Running 8 4:33v median −1:23
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:08
Against the middle of your field
Mixed · n = 962
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 962 mixed teams who finished.