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 Ahmed Abdi'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 Ahmed Abdi'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 Ahmed Abdi'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 Ahmed Abdi'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
09:02.
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:
Abdi Ahmed, a 35-39 year-old athlete from Djibouti, performed impressively in the 2024 Hyrox race in Birmingham. Scoring in the top 39% of 4107 athletes and within the top 45% in his age group, Abdi demonstrated significant prowess as a runner. His overall running time (00:38:14) was notably faster than average by 06:14, and his best running lap was completed in 00:04:18. His performance in the initial four running segments indicates a strong start, albeit slightly too fast compared to average speeds. However, his running times consistently remained faster than average throughout the race, confirming his profile as a runner.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: This was one of Abdi's weakest segments with a time of 00:09:46, nearly three minutes slower than average. To improve, he should incorporate more functional fitness training into his routine. Exercises such as kettlebell swings, slam balls and additional strength training targeting the shoulders, arms, and legs can be beneficial. Focusing on maintaining a steady rhythm and proper form during wall balls is crucial.
Sled Pull and Sled Push: Both of these segments were slower than average, with the sled pull being significantly slower by 02:32. Increasing leg strength through exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts could enhance performance in these areas. Also, working on form and technique, such as keeping a low, forward-leaning posture during the sled pull, could help improve speed and efficiency.
Farmers Carry: Abdi's time was slower than average by 01:03 in this segment. Improvements can be made by incorporating grip strength exercises and shoulder stability workouts. Exercises like farmer's walks, dumbbell shrugs and wrist curls can be beneficial here.
Burpees Broad Jump: With a time slightly slower than average, this area could benefit from plyometric training to enhance explosive power, as well as interval training to increase endurance.
Rowing: Though slower than average, this segment can be improved with more endurance training, especially targeting the upper body and core. High-intensity interval training on the rowing machine could be particularly useful.
Race Strategies:
Based on Abdi's performance, a few race strategies can be suggested:
Pacing: While Abdi's fast start didn't seem to negatively affect his overall running performance, a more balanced pace might improve his endurance and efficiency in later segments, particularly strength-based exercises.
Strength vs Running: Given Abdi's strength as a runner, he could consider preserving energy during runs to perform better in strength-based segments, which were his weakest. This doesn't mean he should slow down significantly during runs, but rather maintain a steady, efficient pace.
Transitions: With a roxzone time faster than average, Abdi shows efficient transitions. However, he could still work on reducing resting times between exercises and increasing overall fitness level to further improve transition times.