Season 24/25 2024 Melbourne (4307) HYROX (3848) Men (2450) Gibson Simon

Gibson Simon Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Melbourne 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 494 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

AUS AUS Flag Men 50-54 #165025 01:57:36 52nd in AG | Top 44.1% 1075th | Top 43.9%
+04:09
01:01:01
Run Total
+00:32
07:38
Avg. Lap
-00:11
05:25
Best Lap
-01:43
48:21
Workout Total
-00:13
06:02
Avg. Workout
-02:20
08:19
Roxzone

Race Summary

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 494 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 494 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Gibson Simon'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 Gibson Simon'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 494 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 Gibson Simon'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 Gibson Simon'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 10:06. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

06:48 Potential Improvement 67.3% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 06:48 01:01:01 to 54:13 67.3%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:49 09:46 to 07:57 18.0%
Sandbag Lunges 01:29 08:48 to 07:19 14.7%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:38 to 04:38 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:59 to 02:59 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 06:37 to 06:37 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 05:03 to 05:03 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:34 to 02:34 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 07:56 to 07:56 0.0%

Splits Time

Gibson Simon Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:20 00:00 05:33 -00:13 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:38 05:20 04:55 -00:17 05:33 -00:13
Running 2 05:25 09:58 06:18 -00:53 10:28 -00:30
Sled Push 02:59 15:23 03:53 -00:54 16:46 -01:23
Running 3 05:36 18:22 07:05 -01:29 20:39 -02:17
Sled Pull 06:37 23:58 06:57 -00:20 27:44 -03:46
Running 4 08:28 30:35 07:07 +01:21 34:41 -04:06
Burpees Broad Jump 09:46 39:03 08:13 +01:33 41:48 -02:45
Running 5 08:43 48:49 07:26 +01:17 50:01 -01:12
Rowing 05:03 57:32 05:31 -00:28 57:27 +00:05
Running 6 08:31 01:02:35 07:08 +01:23 01:02:58 -00:23
Farmers Carry 02:34 01:11:06 02:55 -00:21 01:10:06 +01:00
Running 7 08:50 01:13:40 07:15 +01:35 01:13:01 +00:39
Sandbag Lunges 08:48 01:22:30 07:40 +01:08 01:20:16 +02:14
Running 8 10:12 01:31:18 09:01 +01:11 01:27:56 +03:22
Wall Balls 07:56 01:41:30 10:00 -02:04 01:36:57 +04:33
Roxzone 08:19 01:57:36 10:39 -02:20 01:57:36
Based on 494 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Simon Gibson delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox race, finishing in the top 59% overall. His strengths were evident in the strength-based events, particularly in the Wall Balls, Ski Erg, and Sled Push, where he finished significantly faster than the average time. However, Simon's total running time was 3:43 slower than the average, indicating a potential area for improvement. The early running segments (Running 1 to Running 3) were impressively fast, suggesting that Simon may have started the race at a quicker pace than ideal. This could have contributed to the deceleration in later segments. Simon exhibits a hybrid profile with strong capabilities in strength exercises but needs improvement in running endurance and pacing.

Segments to Improve

  • Running Segments:

    Running segments from 4 to 8 were notably slower, with Simon losing significant time compared to the average. To improve, Simon should focus on building aerobic capacity and running endurance. Consider incorporating the following:

    • Interval Training: Implement sessions of 400m to 800m repeats at a pace faster than race pace, with equal rest intervals, to build speed and endurance.
    • Tempo Runs: Include sustained runs at a comfortably hard pace, around 20-30 minutes, to improve lactate threshold and stamina.
    • Long Runs: Increase weekly long run distances gradually to improve overall endurance and running efficiency.
  • Burpees Broad Jump:

    This segment was considerably slower, suggesting a need for improved explosive power and conditioning. Focus on:

    • Plyometric Drills: Incorporate box jumps, squat jumps, and bounding exercises to enhance power and agility.
    • High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Short, intense workouts like Tabata or circuit training to boost cardiovascular fitness and power output.
    • Form Correction: Work on efficient burpee technique, focusing on a quick transition from the floor to jump position to minimize energy wastage.
  • Sandbag Lunges:

    Simon can gain time by improving muscular endurance and stability. Suggested exercises include:

    • Weighted Lunges: Increase strength with varied lunge exercises using dumbbells or a barbell.
    • Core Stability Exercises: Incorporate planks, Russian twists, and side lunges to enhance core support during lunges.
    • Balance Training: Use stability balls or balance boards to improve proprioception and control.

Race Strategies

  • Pacing Strategy:

    Adjust the race pacing to avoid burnout in the latter stages. Start at a conservative pace and gradually increase speed to maintain consistent energy levels throughout the race.

  • Transition Efficiency:

    Although Simon performed well in the Roxzone, further reducing transition times will enhance overall race efficiency. Practice quick transitions between exercises to minimize downtime.

  • Mental Fortitude:

    Develop mental strategies to maintain motivation and focus, particularly during the more challenging segments like Burpees Broad Jump and Sandbag Lunges. Visualization and positive self-talk can be effective tools.

  • Nutrition and Hydration:

    Ensure optimal energy levels by implementing a nutrition plan that includes proper hydration and fueling strategies before and during the race.

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