Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Manchester 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 Sly William'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 Sly William'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 Sly William'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 Sly William'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
05:06.
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:
William Sly's performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX race places him in the top 46% of all athletes and top 59% within his age group, indicating a strong competitive stance. His total running time was 04:18 faster than average, showcasing his strong runner profile. Despite this, certain exercise zones, particularly the Burpees Broad Jump, Roxzone, Farmers Carry, and Sled Push, significantly impacted his overall time negatively. His pacing appears well-managed in the running segments, consistently staying ahead of the average, suggesting a strategic and robust running capability. The primary area of improvement lies in transitioning and specific strength exercises, as indicated by slower times in exercise zones and Roxzone.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was notably slower, suggesting a need for improvement in explosive strength and endurance. Training should incorporate plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps to build explosive power. Additionally, practicing burpees separately for speed and incorporating broad jumps in isolation to improve technique will be beneficial. Interval training combining these elements can simulate race conditions, enhancing both speed and stamina.
Roxzone: The slower Roxzone time indicates a need for better overall fitness and quicker transitions. Circuit training that mimics the race format, moving quickly from one exercise to another with minimal rest, can improve this. Emphasizing total-body conditioning exercises and practicing quick transitions between exercises will help reduce Roxzone time.
Farmers Carry: To improve performance in this segment, grip strength and core stability must be enhanced. Exercises like dead hangs, grip squeezes, and heavy carries (using kettlebells or dumbbells) can be incorporated into the routine. Additionally, core strengthening exercises such as planks, deadlifts, and loaded carries will improve stability and endurance for this segment.
Sled Push: The slower time here suggests a need for increased lower body power and endurance. Training should focus on leg strength and pushing power, with exercises like sled pushes (practicing with varying weights and speeds), squats, and leg presses. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with sled pushes can improve both strength and cardiovascular endurance.
Race Strategies:
Start Strong, But Pace Yourself: Given William's strong running capabilities, starting strong to gain an early advantage is good, but pacing is crucial to avoid burning out. Implementing a strategy that allows for a steady pace with reserved energy for strength segments can lead to overall time improvement.
Focus on Transition Efficiency: Reducing time in the Roxzone is crucial. Practicing quick transitions between running and exercise zones in training will help minimize rest time and improve overall race time.
Segment-Specific Warm-Ups: Before the race, perform a dynamic warm-up focusing on mobility and activation exercises tailored to the day's segments. This approach ensures that muscles specific to the exercises, such as those used in the Farmers Carry or Sled Push, are ready to perform.
Strategic Resting: Implementing short, strategic rest periods during longer exercise zones can prevent fatigue and maintain performance throughout the race. Training to identify when these rests are needed and how to efficiently recover in brief periods will be beneficial.
Overall, by addressing the identified areas of improvement and implementing the suggested race strategies, William Sly can leverage his running strengths while enhancing his performance in weaker segments, potentially leading to a significantly improved rank in future HYROX events.
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