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 Bolton Matt'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 Bolton Matt'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 Bolton Matt'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 Bolton Matt'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
04:00.
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:
Matt Bolton's performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race displayed a strong dominance in the running segments, with a total running time faster than the average by 04:14. This indicates a runner's profile and suggests that he excelled in endurance elements of the race. His pacing throughout the running segments was consistently faster than average, suggesting an excellent level of fitness and endurance. However, this did not fully translate into the strength-based segments, where he often underperformed compared to the average. Matt started the race slower than average in the running 1 segment, but he managed to recover and maintain a faster pace for the rest of the running segments. His overall rank was in the Top 46% of all athletes and Top 37% in his age group (45-49), a commendable performance indicating a high level of competitiveness.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: Matt's time in the Roxzone was 01:29 slower than the average, indicating he might have rested more or taken more time for transitions. To improve this, Matt should focus on improving his transition time through practice and improving his overall fitness to reduce the need for rest. Exercises that improve cardiovascular endurance, such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can be beneficial.
Sandbag Lunges and Burpees Broad Jump: These two segments were significantly slower than average, suggesting a need for more strength training. Incorporating more functional and strength training, specifically targeting the muscle groups used in these exercises (quads, glutes, and core for lunges; full body, especially quads, glutes, and chest for burpees) could help improve performance in these areas. Specific exercises could include weighted lunges, squats, deadlifts, burpees, and plyometric exercises.
Wall Balls, Sled Pull, Rowing, and Farmers Carry: These segments were slower than average, indicating the need for more targeted strength training. To improve performance, Matt should incorporate exercises that target the specific muscles used in these exercises. For instance, kettlebell swings, deadlifts, and weighted squats can improve performance in the sled pull and farmers carry. For wall balls, exercises like thrusters and squats can help. For rowing, a combination of cardio and strength training focusing on the back, arms, and core can be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Given his strong running performance, Matt may benefit from a race strategy that plays to this strength. He should aim to maintain a fast but sustainable pace throughout the running segments to maximize this advantage. However, he should also be mindful not to expend all his energy in these segments, as this could affect his performance in the strength-based segments. Balancing his energy expenditure across the race will be crucial. Matt may also benefit from incorporating more active recovery techniques during the Roxzone stages, such as deep breathing and dynamic stretching, to help maintain his energy levels throughout the race.
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