Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Glasgow 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
554 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 Women
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 554 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 554 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Todd Nicola'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 Todd Nicola'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 554 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 Todd Nicola'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 Women
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 Todd Nicola'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
09:50.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 554 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Nicola Todd's performance in the 2024 Glasgow HYROX race places her in the top echelons of her age group and overall, highlighting her exceptional fitness and competitive spirit. Notably, Nicola's total running time was significantly faster than the average, underscoring her strong running capabilities. This indicates she has a more runner-oriented profile, excelling in speed and endurance aspects of the race. However, her performance in several strength-focused segments and transitions between exercises (Roxzone) suggests room for improvement in overall fitness, strength, and efficiency in moving from one exercise to the next.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: Nicola's performance in Wall Balls was considerably slower than average, indicating a potential lack of strength or technique. Improvement Strategy: Incorporate more functional strength training focusing on squatting power and upper body pushing strength. Exercises like thrusters, overhead presses, and high-rep squats can build endurance and power for wall balls. Also, practicing wall balls with varying weights and heights can improve technique and stamina.
Burpees Broad Jump: Another area for improvement, possibly due to a combination of technique and explosive strength. Improvement Strategy: Plyometric training, including box jumps, broad jumps, and burpee variations, can enhance explosive power. Additionally, focusing on burpee efficiency, such as minimizing ground contact time and practicing smooth transitions between the jump and the burpee, will improve speed and endurance in this segment.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment's slower time suggests a need for enhanced lower body strength and stability. Improvement Strategy: Strengthening exercises like lunges, step-ups, and squats with added weight can build the necessary muscle endurance. Incorporating sandbag workouts in training will also help Nicola become more accustomed to the specific demands of this exercise.
Roxzone: The slower transition times highlight a potential area for overall fitness improvement. Improvement Strategy: Focusing on metabolic conditioning and circuit training can enhance Nicola's ability to recover and transition more swiftly between exercises. Practice sessions that mimic the race's layout, moving quickly from one exercise to the next, can also improve efficiency.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Given Nicola's strong running performance but slower start in Running 1, adopting a more consistent pace from the beginning might help conserve energy and maintain a steady performance throughout the race. Starting slightly slower and gradually increasing intensity can prevent early fatigue.
Strength Training Focus: Since Nicola has a pronounced running profile, dedicating more training time to strength and power exercises, particularly those mimicking race activities, will help balance her abilities and improve performance in weaker segments.
Transitions: Practicing efficient transitions in training, including quick changes from running to strength exercises and minimizing rest time in the Roxzone, can shave precious seconds off the overall time. Drills that simulate the race's sequence of activities can be particularly beneficial.
Recovery and Nutrition: Implementing a focused recovery and nutrition strategy leading up to and during the race can significantly affect performance. Quick, on-the-go nutrition that doesn’t weigh down but provides necessary energy for both running and strength segments will be crucial.
By addressing these key areas, Nicola Todd can leverage her running strengths while significantly improving her overall HYROX race performance, turning weaknesses into newfound strengths.