The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Manchester 2026, Debbie Swalwell crossed the line in 1:21:25: 168th of 825 women, faster than 80% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 3:39 quicker than the median and 15th of 825. Stronger after halfway: 2:00 better against the middle of the field than before it.
The field ran 1:35 faster at Manchester 2026 than at Birmingham 2025, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 9:04Running 1 3:54v median −0:18
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Block 02 7:46Running 2 5:17v median −0:39
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Block 03 10:30Running 3 5:22v median −0:54
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Block 04 8:34Running 4 5:32v median −0:46
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Block 05 10:43Running 5 5:33v median −0:55
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Block 06 7:34Running 6 5:23v median −1:00
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Block 07 10:12Running 7 5:32v median −0:42
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Block 08 9:17Running 8 4:30v median −0:49
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 7:54
Against the middle of your field
Women · n = 807
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 807 women who finished.