Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 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.
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 1000 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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Pickup James'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 Pickup James'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 1000 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 Pickup James'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 Pickup James'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
03:25.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
James Pickup displayed a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX, ranking in the top half of his age group and the overall athlete pool. His overall time of 01:32:59 reflects a well-balanced performance with some areas of improvement. James showed a particularly strong performance in running, with a total running time of 00:44:33, which was 01:35 faster than average. His best running lap was 00:04:44.
James showed a consistent pacing strategy throughout the race. Although he started a little slower in the initial running segment, he steadily improved his pace, showing a faster-than-average time in all subsequent running segments. His performance indicates a strong runner profile, suggesting that he could benefit from incorporating more strength training into his routine.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: James lost significant time in this segment, finishing 01:19 slower than average. To improve performance in Wall Balls, James could incorporate targeted strength training exercises into his routine. Squats and push presses can improve lower body and shoulder strength, respectively, both of which are critical for this exercise. Additionally, practicing the Wall Balls exercise itself can help improve form and efficiency.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was another area where James lost time, finishing 00:41 slower than average. To address this, James could focus on improving his explosive strength. Exercises like box jumps and star jumps, as well as plyometric drills, can help enhance power and speed. Practicing the Burpees Broad Jump movement can also improve technique and coordination.
Sandbag Lunges: James completed this segment 00:29 slower than average. To improve in this area, James should incorporate more lower body and core strength workouts into his routine. Exercises like weighted lunges and squats, as well as core strengthening exercises like planks, can be beneficial. Additionally, practicing lunges with a sandbag can help him get comfortable with the movement and improve his efficiency.
Roxzone: While James was faster than average in this segment, there's still room for improvement. To enhance his roxzone performance, James could work on his overall fitness and transition speed. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit training can help improve overall fitness and speed of transition between different exercises.
Race Strategies:
For future races, James could benefit from starting at a slightly faster pace in the initial running segment to gain an early lead. Considering his strength in running, pushing a little harder in the beginning could help him gain a time advantage without exhausting his resources.
Additionally, given his runner profile, James could strategically conserve his energy during strength-focused segments to maintain a steady pace throughout the race. This could involve pacing himself during strength segments and focusing on maintaining good form to maximize efficiency.
Finally, practicing transitions between different exercises can help minimize the roxzone time and improve overall performance. This could involve simulating race conditions during training to get comfortable with quickly transitioning between different exercises.