Season 23/24 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London (3094) HYROX (2737) Men (1435) Button Simon

Button Simon Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London using our in-depth report. By comparing their results to those of similar athletes, we identify key strengths and areas in need of improvement. For this specific race, our analysis is based on the performance of 981 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 55-59 #181012 01:45:41 23rd in AG | Top 85.2% 1348th | Top 93.9%
+01:07
52:28
Run Total
+00:10
06:34
Avg. Lap
+00:02
05:17
Best Lap
+01:56
46:57
Workout Total
+00:15
05:52
Avg. Workout
-03:06
06:20
Roxzone

Race Summary

This chart provides a visual summary of the race performance, displaying percentile rankings for all running and workout segments. You can quickly see the strength and the weakness of the athlete.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men

Running

We compare the athlete's running times with peers who have similar finish times. This chart helps you quickly determine if your running pace was too fast or too slow for your overall finish time.

Based on 981 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Workouts

We compare the athlete's workout times for each station with peers who have similar finish times. This chart helps you quickly identify if any workouts were too fast or too slow relative to your overall finish time.

Based on 981 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Button Simon's performance at each station and run segment compared to the average. It reveals strengths and areas for improvement, providing insights into how the athlete's times stack up against typical HYROX competitors with same finish time.
In HYROX racing, pacing is crucial. The pacing line highlights Button Simon's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.

Based on 981 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Spread of Splits Time

This chart illustrates the spread of splits of all athletes competing in the same division, providing a visual representation of the distribution of times for each split.
Use this chart to compare the Button Simon's performance against the competition, identifying areas of strength and those needing improvement. This chart includes Top 10%, Top 25%, Top 50%, Top 75%, Top 90%, and Top 100% of the athletes. The outliers have been removed for clarity.

Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men

Improvement Plan

Based on our analysis, here are the focus areas for improvement. The goal is to determine how quickly the athlete could improve on some stations and where is the path of least resistance to improve Button Simon's time.

The percentile rank is the current position of the athlete compared to the competition. It goes from 0 to 100, where 0 is the best and 100 is the worst. It show the potential improvement for each station. The athlete should focus on the stations with the highest potential improvement and the biggest duration.

A big improvement in the Farmer's carry station will not be as impactful as a small improvement in the wall ball station for instance. Just click on a station to see how easy it will be to improve and how important it is to focus on it during training.

For this athlete we identified a possible improvement of 05:19. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:23 Potential Improvement 44.8% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 02:23 52:28 to 50:05 44.8%
Sled Pull 01:43 07:54 to 06:11 32.3%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:48 07:48 to 07:00 15.0%
Wall Balls 00:24 08:51 to 08:27 7.5%
Farmers Carry 00:01 02:41 to 02:40 0.3%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:46 to 04:46 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 03:19 to 03:19 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 05:10 to 05:10 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 06:28 to 06:28 0.0%

Splits Time

Button Simon Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 06:43 00:00 05:14 +01:29 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:46 06:43 04:44 +00:02 05:14 +01:29
Running 2 06:28 11:29 05:46 +00:42 09:58 +01:31
Sled Push 03:19 17:57 03:38 -00:19 15:44 +02:13
Running 3 06:38 21:16 06:26 +00:12 19:22 +01:54
Sled Pull 07:54 27:54 06:17 +01:37 25:48 +02:06
Running 4 07:07 35:48 06:25 +00:42 32:05 +03:43
Burpees Broad Jump 07:48 42:55 07:08 +00:40 38:30 +04:25
Running 5 06:42 50:43 06:41 +00:01 45:38 +05:05
Rowing 05:10 57:25 05:15 -00:05 52:19 +05:06
Running 6 06:49 01:02:35 06:28 +00:21 57:34 +05:01
Farmers Carry 02:41 01:09:24 02:39 +00:02 01:04:02 +05:22
Running 7 06:48 01:12:05 06:28 +00:20 01:06:41 +05:24
Sandbag Lunges 06:28 01:18:53 06:40 -00:12 01:13:09 +05:44
Running 8 05:17 01:25:21 07:46 -02:29 01:19:49 +05:32
Wall Balls 08:51 01:30:38 08:40 +00:11 01:27:35 +03:03
Roxzone 06:20 01:45:41 09:26 -03:06 01:45:41
Based on 981 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance:

Simon Button's performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London presents a balanced profile with a slight inclination towards strength over running. Finishing in the top 49% overall and 41% in his age group indicates a strong competitive spirit and a good foundation to build upon. His total running time was slightly slower than average, suggesting that while running forms a significant part of his race, there's room for improvement to make it a more pronounced strength. The standout performance in the Sled Push and a strong finish in Running 8 indicate robust physical strength and endurance towards the end of the race. However, the slower starts in the initial running segments and the significant time lost in the Sled Pull and Burpees Broad Jump highlight areas where targeted training can yield substantial improvements. Simon's pacing appeared to start slower than the average, which may have conserved energy for a strong finish but also indicates potential for a more aggressive start.

Segments to Improve:

  • Sled Pull: Simon's performance in the Sled Pull was notably slower than average, highlighting it as a key area for improvement. Focused training on posterior chain strength, including exercises such as deadlifts, hip-thrusters, and kettlebell swings, can enhance his ability in this segment. Additionally, incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with sled drags can improve both strength and endurance specific to this challenge.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment also stood out as an area needing improvement. Simon can benefit from plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps to increase explosive power. Practicing burpees with an emphasis on form and efficiency, combined with broad jump drills, will also help reduce his time in this segment.
  • Wall Balls: To improve in the Wall Balls segment, Simon should focus on building shoulder endurance and core strength. Exercises like thrusters, overhead presses, and medicine ball slams can be effective. Incorporating wall ball-specific workouts, where he aims to maintain a consistent rhythm and height over extended sets, will also be beneficial.

In all these segments, it's crucial to simulate the fatigue of the race in training sessions. This means performing these specific exercises after a running session or within a circuit to mimic the compounded tiredness experienced during the race.

Race Strategies:

  • Improved Pacing: Simon should work on starting the race slightly faster to avoid losing time in the initial running segments. This can be practiced during training by simulating race conditions and focusing on maintaining a slightly increased pace during the first halves of his runs.
  • Transition Efficiency: Given the faster-than-average Roxzone time, Simon is efficient in transitions but can still benefit from practicing quicker equipment handling and more direct routes between stations. Drills that mimic the transition process, including quick changes of direction and immediate engagement with equipment, will be helpful.
  • Endurance and Strength Balance: Simon's training should focus on finding a better balance between endurance running and strength training. Incorporating more long runs at a consistent pace, combined with strength circuits that target the specific muscles and movements involved in the race, will improve his overall performance. Running drills that improve economy and technique should also be a focus, potentially making running a more pronounced strength in his profile.

By tailoring his training to address these specific areas, Simon can significantly improve his performance in future HYROX races. Consistency in training, along with strategic adjustments to his race approach, will be key to moving up the ranks and achieving better overall times.

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