Season 22/23 2023 Houston (444) HYROX (328) Men (199) Cotton Charles

Cotton Charles Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 Houston 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

USA USA Flag Men 25-29 #105022 01:24:07 7th in AG | Top 38.9% 57th | Top 28.6%
+05:53
47:53
Run Total
+00:44
05:59
Avg. Lap
-00:38
03:51
Best Lap
-03:44
31:45
Workout Total
-00:28
03:58
Avg. Workout
-02:06
04:32
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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 Cotton Charles'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 Cotton Charles'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 Cotton Charles'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 Cotton Charles'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 08:20. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

06:54 Potential Improvement 82.8% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 06:54 47:53 to 40:59 82.8%
Rowing 00:35 05:17 to 04:42 7.0%
Sled Pull 00:20 04:51 to 04:31 4.0%
Farmers Carry 00:18 02:18 to 02:00 3.6%
Sled Push 00:13 02:51 to 02:38 2.6%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:10 to 04:10 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 04:33 to 04:33 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 03:47 to 03:47 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 03:58 to 03:58 0.0%

Splits Time

Cotton Charles Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:51 00:00 04:34 -00:43 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:10 03:51 04:25 -00:15 04:34 -00:43
Running 2 04:50 08:01 04:53 -00:03 08:59 -00:58
Sled Push 02:51 12:51 02:52 -00:01 13:52 -01:01
Running 3 06:36 15:42 05:19 +01:17 16:44 -01:02
Sled Pull 04:51 22:18 04:50 +00:01 22:03 +00:15
Running 4 06:18 27:09 05:17 +01:01 26:53 +00:16
Burpees Broad Jump 04:33 33:27 05:11 -00:38 32:10 +01:17
Running 5 06:27 38:00 05:27 +01:00 37:21 +00:39
Rowing 05:17 44:27 04:47 +00:30 42:48 +01:39
Running 6 06:00 49:44 05:19 +00:41 47:35 +02:09
Farmers Carry 02:18 55:44 02:08 +00:10 52:54 +02:50
Running 7 06:23 58:02 05:18 +01:05 55:02 +03:00
Sandbag Lunges 03:47 01:04:25 04:59 -01:12 01:00:20 +04:05
Running 8 07:32 01:08:12 05:53 +01:39 01:05:19 +02:53
Wall Balls 03:58 01:15:44 06:17 -02:19 01:11:12 +04:32
Roxzone 04:32 01:24:07 06:38 -02:06 01:24:07
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Charles Cotton performed well in the 2023 Houston Hyrox race, finishing with an overall rank of 57 out of 328 athletes, placing him in the top 17% of all participants. In his age group (25-29), he ranked 7th out of 39 athletes, also in the top 17%. His overall time was 01:24:07, with a total running time of 00:47:53, which was 07:12 slower than the average for his finish time.

Segments to Improve


Based on the splits analysis, the segments with the most time lost were the running segments (Running 1, Running 2, Running 3, Running 4, Running 5, Running 6, Running 7, and Running 8) and the rowing segment. To improve his performance, Charles should focus on improving his overall fitness and reducing transition time in the roxzone.

To enhance his running performance, Charles should incorporate specific training strategies such as interval training and tempo runs. Interval training involves alternating between high-intensity running and recovery periods, which can improve speed and endurance. Tempo runs, on the other hand, involve running at a consistent, challenging pace for a sustained period, which helps improve lactate threshold and race pace.

In addition to running-specific training, Charles should also focus on strength training exercises that target his lower body muscles, such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts. These exercises will help to build strength and power, which are essential for running efficiency and speed.

To improve his rowing performance, Charles should incorporate regular rowing workouts into his training routine. This can be done on a rowing machine or by incorporating rowing intervals into his cardio workouts. Additionally, focusing on improving his overall cardiovascular fitness through activities such as cycling or swimming can also benefit his rowing performance.

Strategies


During the race, Charles should focus on pacing himself properly to avoid burning out too early or finishing with excess energy. Based on the splits analysis, he may have started too fast, as his running times progressively slowed down throughout the race. To improve his pacing, Charles should aim for more consistent splits across all the running segments.

In terms of strategy, Charles should aim to maintain a steady pace during the running segments, conserving energy for the strength-based segments. He should also focus on efficient transitions in the roxzone, minimizing rest time and optimizing his movements between exercises.

Furthermore, Charles should pay attention to his form during each exercise, ensuring proper technique to maximize efficiency and minimize energy expenditure. This may involve seeking guidance from a coach or trainer to correct any form errors or inefficiencies.

Overall, by implementing these training strategies and race strategies, Charles can improve his performance in future Hyrox races and continue to progress in his age group and overall rankings.

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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