Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Houston 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
980 similar athletes.
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 980 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 980 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Clarke Art'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 Clarke Art'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 980 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 Clarke Art'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 Clarke Art'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
07:21.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 980 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Art Clarke's performance in the 2024 Houston HYROX race places him solidly in the middle tier of his age group and overall. With an overall rank in the top 46% of athletes and a rank in his age group in the top 53%, Clarke shows competitive promise. His total running time being slower than average by 03:12 suggests a stronger proficiency in the strength-based segments than in running. This is reinforced by his exceptional performance in the Burpees Broad Jump and the Roxzone, indicating a potential hybrid profile with a tilt towards strength. However, the disparity in pacing across the race, particularly the slowdown in later running segments, suggests that endurance and pacing strategy could be areas for improvement.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: Clarke's performance in Wall Balls was significantly slower than average, pointing to a potential area for substantial improvement. Focusing on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with an emphasis on lower body power and endurance can help. Specific exercises like air squats, thrusters, and squat jumps will build the necessary muscle endurance and power. Practicing the actual wall ball exercise with varying weights and heights can also help improve technique and efficiency.
Farmers Carry: The slower performance here suggests grip strength and core stability could be limiting factors. Incorporating grip strength exercises such as dead hangs, farmer's walks with progressively heavier weights, and wrist curls will be beneficial. Core stability exercises, including planks, dead bugs, and suitcase carries, will also help improve performance in this segment.
Running: Given that Clarke's total running time was slower than average, focusing on improving cardiovascular endurance and running efficiency is crucial. Interval running, tempo runs, and long, slow distance runs should form the backbone of his running training. Additionally, incorporating strength training focused on leg muscles will aid in improving running efficiency. Plyometric exercises like jump squats and lunges will also help build explosive power beneficial for running.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Clarke should work on developing a more consistent pacing strategy throughout the race. This can be achieved by setting target times for each segment based on training data and focusing on maintaining a steady effort level throughout. Practicing pacing in training, particularly during long runs or bike sessions, will help him gauge his effort levels better.
Transitions: Given Clarke's excellent performance in the Roxzone, less emphasis on transition improvement is needed, but continuous focus on minimizing rest and maintaining a swift transition between segments will keep his performance competitive.
Endurance Training: To combat the slowdown in later segments, Clarke should prioritize endurance training. This includes not only running but also circuit training that mimics the race's demands by combining strength exercises with running intervals. This type of training will help improve his ability to sustain effort throughout the race.
Strength and Conditioning: Despite Clarke's apparent strength, targeted strength and conditioning work focusing on his weaker segments will contribute to a more balanced performance. This includes both general strength training and exercises tailored to specific race segments, such as the Wall Balls and Farmers Carry.
By focusing on these areas, Art Clarke can leverage his existing strengths while significantly improving his performance in identified weak areas. This holistic approach to training, combined with strategic pacing and race execution, will be key to climbing the ranks in future HYROX races.
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men