Season 24/25 2024 Birmingham (4627) HYROX (4105) Men (2701) Smith Matthew

Smith Matthew Hyrox Result

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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 25-29 #145016 01:18:21 167th in AG | Top 40.4% 787th | Top 29.1%
-02:11
37:16
Run Total
-00:16
04:39
Avg. Lap
-00:03
04:15
Best Lap
+01:59
34:57
Workout Total
+00:15
04:22
Avg. Workout
+00:17
06:13
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 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 Smith Matthew'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 Smith Matthew'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 Smith Matthew'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 Smith Matthew'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 04:29. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:26 Potential Improvement 54.3% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Wall Balls 02:26 07:38 to 05:12 54.3%
Sled Pull 00:50 04:52 to 04:02 18.6%
Farmers Carry 00:41 02:29 to 01:48 15.2%
Sled Push 00:17 02:37 to 02:20 6.3%
Ski Erg 00:11 04:24 to 04:13 4.1%
Rowing 00:03 04:35 to 04:32 1.1%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:01 04:13 to 04:12 0.4%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 04:09 to 04:09 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 37:16 to 37:16 0.0%

Splits Time

Smith Matthew Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:06 00:00 04:18 +00:48 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:24 05:06 04:19 +00:05 04:18 +00:48
Running 2 04:15 09:30 04:37 -00:22 08:37 +00:53
Sled Push 02:37 13:45 02:40 -00:03 13:14 +00:31
Running 3 04:23 16:22 05:00 -00:37 15:54 +00:28
Sled Pull 04:52 20:45 04:26 +00:26 20:54 -00:09
Running 4 04:42 25:37 04:59 -00:17 25:20 +00:17
Burpees Broad Jump 04:13 30:19 04:37 -00:24 30:19 +00:00
Running 5 04:41 34:32 05:07 -00:26 34:56 -00:24
Rowing 04:35 39:13 04:38 -00:03 40:03 -00:50
Running 6 04:34 43:48 05:00 -00:26 44:41 -00:53
Farmers Carry 02:29 48:22 02:00 +00:29 49:41 -01:19
Running 7 04:35 50:51 05:00 -00:25 51:41 -00:50
Sandbag Lunges 04:09 55:26 04:34 -00:25 56:41 -01:15
Running 8 05:02 59:35 05:26 -00:24 01:01:15 -01:40
Wall Balls 07:38 01:04:37 05:44 +01:54 01:06:41 -02:04
Roxzone 06:13 01:18:21 05:56 +00:17 01:18:21
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Matthew Smith has demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event. Being in the top 19% of all athletes and the top 24% in his age group (25-29) is an impressive accomplishment. His overall time of 01:18:21 indicates a high level of fitness and competitive spirit.

Matthew's total running time was 00:37:16, which is 02:27 faster than the average running time. This suggests that Matthew has a strong runner profile. He excelled in most of the running segments, consistently finishing faster than average. However, it's worth noting that his performance in the first running segment was slower than average, indicating a cautious start.

On the other hand, his Roxzone time was slower than average, indicating that he took more time for transitions and rest. This is an area where he can shave off some valuable seconds with strategic improvements.

Segments to Improve:

  • Wall Balls: With a time of 00:07:38, which is 01:55 slower than the average, this segment stands out as the most significant area for improvement. Matthew could incorporate specific exercises into his training regimen to increase his power and endurance for wall balls. These could include squat thrusts, kettlebell swings, and med ball cleans for power, and planks, Russian twists, and med ball slams for core strength.
  • Roxzone: To improve his Roxzone time, Matthew should focus on enhancing his overall fitness and transition time. This could involve incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his routine to build stamina and improve recovery time. Practicing quick transitions between different exercises could also be beneficial.
  • Sled Pull and Farmers Carry: These strength-based segments were slower than average for Matthew. He could benefit from additional strength training, particularly focusing on his lower body and grip strength. Deadlifts, farmer's walks, and sled drags could be particularly beneficial exercises.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment requires a combination of strength, power, and cardiovascular endurance. To improve in this area, plyometric exercises such as box jumps, burpees, and broad jumps could be beneficial. Additionally, incorporating more cardiovascular training, such as interval running, could help improve his overall endurance.

Race Strategies:

For future races, Matthew could consider implementing the following strategies:

  • Pacing: While Matthew's overall running time was faster than average, his slower start in the first running segment indicates potential for a more aggressive start. By increasing his pace slightly at the beginning of the race, he could potentially improve his overall time.
  • Transition Times: Focusing on quicker transitions between exercises could significantly improve Matthew's overall time. Practicing transitions during training could help make them more efficient on race day.
  • Strength Training: Given that Matthew's profile leans towards being a stronger runner, incorporating more strength training into his routine could help balance his performance across all segments of the race.
  • Recovery: Ensuring proper recovery and nutrition post-training and post-race will be crucial in maintaining his performance and preventing injuries. This includes adequate hydration, a balanced diet rich in protein and complex carbohydrates, and sufficient sleep.

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
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