Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Manchester 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 Fickling Michael'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 Fickling Michael'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 Fickling Michael'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 Fickling Michael'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
05:13.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Michael Fickling showcased an impressive performance in the Manchester 2024 Hyrox race. His overall strength lies in his running skills, as evidenced by his total running time of 00:43:21, which was 01:48 faster than the average. His fastest running lap was a swift 00:05:22. This consistent running speed places him as an athlete with a runner's profile. Notably, his performance in the Roxzone was commendable, with a time of 00:06:01, 01:28 faster than the average, indicating his good fitness level and efficient transition time. However, a look at his pacing in the initial running segments shows that he might have started a bit too fast, which could have impacted his performance in subsequent segments.
Segments to Improve:
Sandbag Lunges: This was the segment where Michael lost the most time, with a performance 01:53 slower than average. To improve, he should incorporate more functional exercises that target the glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps. Lunges with weights and walking lunges should be part of his routine to build strength and endurance.
Burpees Broad Jump: Michael was 00:23 slower than average in this segment. He should focus on plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and burpee jumps, to enhance his explosive strength. Practicing the proper form of burpees and broad jumps will also help in reducing the time.
Farmers Carry: In this segment, he was 00:55 slower than average. Michael should train more on grip strength exercises such as deadlifts, shrugs, and carrying heavy kettlebells. Practicing the farmer's walk with different weights can also help improve his performance.
Rowing: He was 00:31 slower than the average time in this segment. Incorporating more rowing exercises in his routine will help. He should also focus on improving his rowing technique, ensuring he's using his legs and hips for the drive, rather than just pulling with his arms.
Race Strategies:
Michael should consider pacing himself more evenly throughout the race, particularly in the initial running segments, to conserve energy for the more strength-demanding segments that come later. Given his strength in running, he should leverage this to his advantage by maintaining a steady pace during these segments, while focusing on improving his transition time between exercises. With his current performance, Michael should also consider working on his mental stamina, ensuring he remains focused and motivated throughout the race, particularly in the segments where he currently struggles.