The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Pro division at Manchester 2026, Laura Whelan crossed the line in 1:24:27: 28th of 76 women, faster than 63% of the field.
The wall balls were the standout, 1:38 quicker than the median and 21st of 76. Paced to finish: the second half went 2:52 better against the middle of the field than the first.
The field ran 1:19 slower at Manchester 2026 than at Birmingham 2025, which makes this time better than it looks.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:14Running 1 3:41v median +0:00
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Block 02 8:54Running 2 5:04v median −0:12
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Block 03 11:51Running 3 5:20v median −0:24
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Block 04 10:43Running 4 5:27v median −0:15
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Block 05 10:26Running 5 5:35v median −0:16
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Block 06 8:13Running 6 5:36v median −0:07
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Block 07 10:42Running 7 5:36v median −0:06
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Block 08 10:43Running 8 5:15v median +0:20
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:51
Against the middle of your field
Women · n = 73
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 73 women who finished.