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 Jones 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 Jones 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 Jones 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 Jones 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
06:39.
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 Jones had a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. His overall rank within the top 27% of 4107 athletes and placement in the top 33% of his age group (30-34) speaks volumes about his athleticism. He had an overall time of 01:22:28. Notably, his total running time of 00:36:28 was 05:00 faster than average, indicating a strong propensity towards running. His best running lap was clocked at 00:04:11.
James started a bit slower than average during Running 1, but significantly improved his pace in the following segments, consistently outpacing the average times. This suggests a well-managed energy conservation strategy early in the race, enabling him to maintain a faster pace in later stages. His performance profile leans more towards running, as evidenced by his swift running times throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: This segment was James' most challenging, finishing 02:10 slower than average. He could benefit from incorporating more functional strength and power training into his routine, including more wall ball drills. The focus should be on improving his squatting technique and upper body strength to enhance his performance in this segment. Exercises like kettlebell swings, thrusters, and medicine ball cleans could aid in building the required muscle groups.
Burpees Broad Jump: James finished this segment 01:41 slower than average. To improve, he should focus on plyometric training to build explosive strength. Box jumps, jumping lunges, and broad jumps could be incorporated into his training routine. Also, practicing burpees separately would help improve his form and speed in this segment.
Roxzone: His Roxzone time was 00:52 slower than average, indicating he rested more or took longer transitions. He could work on improving his recovery rate and transition efficiency through High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). This would build up his cardiovascular health, aiding quicker recovery, and enabling faster transitions.
Sandbag Lunges and Sled Pull: These segments also need attention, as James was slower than average. Strength and endurance training focusing on the lower body and core could improve these areas. Lunges with weights, sled pushing, and pulling, and Farmer's walks could be beneficial here.
Race Strategies:
James should consider the following strategies to optimize his performance:
Continue with his current pacing strategy as it seems to work well for him. Starting slightly slower allows him to conserve energy for maintaining a faster pace in later stages.
Focus on improving transitions between segments. Quick, efficient transitions can shave off valuable seconds from his overall time.
Consider incorporating active recovery during the Roxzone time. Techniques such as controlled breathing can help bring down the heart rate faster, aiding quicker recovery.
Work on functional strength and power to improve in the Wall Balls, Burpees Broad Jump, Sandbag Lunges, and Sled Pull segments. Specifically, focusing on lower body strength and core stability can provide significant benefits.
With these targeted improvements, James can look forward to an even stronger performance in his future 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