The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Pro division at London Excel 2025, Helen Shaw crossed the line in 1:21:13: 97th of 283 women, faster than 66% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 0:33 quicker than the median and 95th of 283. A harder second half: 1:49 more lost to the middle of the field after halfway than before it.
London Excel gave the field time back: about 1:57 faster than the average race this season, by 334 athletes who raced both.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:12Running 1 3:05v median −0:12
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Block 02 6:55Running 2 3:29v median −0:27
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Block 03 9:51Running 3 3:39v median −0:26
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Block 04 8:34Running 4 3:39v median −0:28
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Block 05 8:59Running 5 3:46v median −0:23
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Block 06 6:23Running 6 3:47v median −0:20
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Block 07 9:48Running 7 3:49v median −0:21
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Block 08 12:03Running 8 5:31v median −0:23
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 10:36
Against the middle of your field
Women · n = 282
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 282 women who finished.