Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2021 Birmingham 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 1000 similar athletes.
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.
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.
This section showcases the entire Simkin Ben'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 Simkin Ben's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.
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 Simkin Ben'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.
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 Simkin Ben'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 06:15. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
| Splits | Potential Improvement | Time | Focus During Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run Total | 04:29 | 50:21 to 45:52 | 71.7% |
| Sled Pull | 01:28 | 06:51 to 05:23 | 23.5% |
| Farmers Carry | 00:15 | 02:35 to 02:20 | 4.0% |
| Rowing | 00:03 | 05:02 to 04:59 | 0.8% |
| Ski Erg | 00:00 | 04:23 to 04:23 | 0.0% |
| Sled Push | 00:00 | 02:49 to 02:49 | 0.0% |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 00:00 | 04:58 to 04:58 | 0.0% |
| Sandbag Lunges | 00:00 | 04:40 to 04:40 | 0.0% |
| Wall Balls | 00:00 | 05:48 to 05:48 | 0.0% |
| Simkin Ben | Perfect Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splits | Total | Average | Total | |
| Running 1 | 04:58 | 00:00 | 04:58 +00:00 | 00:00 +00:00 |
| Ski Erg | 04:23 | 04:58 | 04:36 -00:13 | 04:58 +00:00 |
| Running 2 | 05:38 | 09:21 | 05:23 +00:15 | 09:34 -00:13 |
| Sled Push | 02:49 | 14:59 | 03:13 -00:24 | 14:57 +00:02 |
| Running 3 | 06:59 | 17:48 | 05:51 +01:08 | 18:10 -00:22 |
| Sled Pull | 06:51 | 24:47 | 05:33 +01:18 | 24:01 +00:46 |
| Running 4 | 06:25 | 31:38 | 05:52 +00:33 | 29:34 +02:04 |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 04:58 | 38:03 | 06:18 -01:20 | 35:26 +02:37 |
| Running 5 | 06:29 | 43:01 | 06:06 +00:23 | 41:44 +01:17 |
| Rowing | 05:02 | 49:30 | 05:03 -00:01 | 47:50 +01:40 |
| Running 6 | 06:05 | 54:32 | 05:55 +00:10 | 52:53 +01:39 |
| Farmers Carry | 02:35 | 01:00:37 | 02:27 +00:08 | 58:48 +01:49 |
| Running 7 | 06:28 | 01:03:12 | 05:54 +00:34 | 01:01:15 +01:57 |
| Sandbag Lunges | 04:40 | 01:09:40 | 05:53 -01:13 | 01:07:09 +02:31 |
| Running 8 | 07:21 | 01:14:20 | 06:49 +00:32 | 01:13:02 +01:18 |
| Wall Balls | 05:48 | 01:21:41 | 07:37 -01:49 | 01:19:51 +01:50 |
| Roxzone | 08:14 | 01:35:35 | 08:07 +00:07 | 01:35:35 |
Ben Simkin performed well in the 2021 Birmingham Hyrox race, finishing with an overall rank of 119 out of 274 athletes, placing him in the top 43% of participants. In his age group (40-44), he ranked 17th out of 43 athletes, placing in the top 39%. His overall time was 01:35:35, with a total running time of 00:50:21, which was 05:06 slower than the average for his finish time.
Based on the splits analysis, Ben's best running lap was 00:04:58, which was 00:14 slower than the average time. His skiing erg performance was strong, with a time of 00:04:23, which was 00:09 faster than the average. However, he experienced slower times in running segments 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, as well as the sled pull segment. His fastest segment was the burpees broad jump, where he performed 00:59 faster than the average. The segment where he lost the most time was the Roxzone, with a time of 00:08:14, which was 00:07 slower than the average.
- Pacing: Ben should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. It is important for him to pace himself appropriately to avoid burning out early on. By starting at a moderate pace and gradually increasing his speed, he can ensure a more sustainable performance.
- Transitions: Ben should aim to minimize transition time between exercises. Practicing quick and efficient transitions during training will help him save valuable seconds during the race. He can set up mock race scenarios during training sessions to practice smooth transitions between exercises.
- Mental Preparation: Ben should work on his mental strength and resilience. Hyrox races can be physically and mentally demanding, so it is important for him to stay focused and motivated throughout the race. Incorporating visualization techniques and positive self-talk into his training routine can help him mentally prepare for the challenges ahead.
- Hydration and Nutrition: Ben should prioritize proper hydration and nutrition leading up to the race and during the event itself. Staying hydrated and fueling his body with the right nutrients will help him maintain optimal performance and prevent fatigue.
By implementing these strategies and focusing on the identified areas for improvement, Ben Simkin can enhance his performance in future Hyrox races and continue to progress as a fitness athlete.
| Similar Athletes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gostling John | 2024 London | 01:35:07 | |
| Trono Simone | 2023 Milan | 01:35:23 | |
| Bradley Chris | 2023 Dublin | 01:35:15 | |
| Pagano Samuele | 2023 Milan | 01:35:53 | |
| Baxter Billy | 2024 Rimini | 01:35:46 | |
| Tuytten Antoine | 2024 Paris | 01:35:09 | |
| Hjärtström Mathias | 2024 Stockholm | 01:35:30 | |
| Welch Chris | 2023 Birmingham | 01:35:12 | |
| Westen René | 2024 Köln | 01:35:38 | |
| Schwarz Austin | 2024 Birmingham | 01:35:40 | |
| Other Results from this athlete | ||
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