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 Pickup Ian'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 Pickup Ian'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 Pickup Ian'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 Pickup Ian'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
04:05.
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:
Ian Pickup's performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX race places him solidly in the upper half of his age group and overall participants, highlighting his competitive spirit and fitness level. His overall time was 01:33:10, placing him in the top 48% of athletes both overall and in his age group. A standout feature of Ian's race was his exceptional performance in specific strength exercises, notably the Burpees Broad Jump, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls, where he significantly outperformed the average times. These results suggest a strong affinity towards strength-based exercises.
However, Ian's total running time was slightly slower than average, indicating potential areas for improvement in endurance and pacing. The Roxzone time suggests that transitions between exercises and overall fitness could be optimized for better performance. Based on the splits, Ian appears to have a more strength-oriented profile, with room to enhance his running endurance and pacing strategy throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: The excessive time spent in Roxzone suggests a need for improved transition efficiency and possibly better overall fitness. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with short recovery periods can simulate the race's demand on quick transitions between exercises. Practicing specific transitions as part of the workout routine can also reduce time spent in the Roxzone.
Total Running Time: To improve his endurance, Ian should focus on increasing his running volume gradually, with a mix of long slow runs to build endurance and interval training to enhance speed and recovery. Incorporating hill repeats can improve strength and stamina, vital for maintaining pace throughout the race.
Rowing: Rowing performance can be improved with technique adjustments and specific conditioning. Emphasizing leg drive and maintaining a consistent stroke rate can improve efficiency. Rowing intervals at varying intensities can also help build endurance specific to this segment.
Sled Pull: The slower sled pull time suggests room for improvement in lower body strength and technique. Incorporating exercises like deadlifts, squats, and sled drags into training can build the necessary strength. Practicing the actual sled pull with varying weights and focusing on maintaining posture could also be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Given Ian's tendency to perform better in strength segments, a strategy focusing on conserving energy during the running portions could be beneficial. Setting a steady, sustainable pace for the runs, based on training paces, can help conserve energy for strength exercises where Ian excels.
Transitions: Minimizing time in the Roxzone through practicing rapid transitions between exercises can significantly improve overall time. This includes setting up equipment in advance where possible and having a clear plan for moving from one exercise to the next.
Strength Training Focus: Given Ian's strength in specific exercises, continuing to capitalize on this by maintaining or slightly increasing the focus on strength training is advised. However, balancing this with increased emphasis on running and endurance training can help create a more well-rounded performance profile.
Endurance and Technique in Weak Areas: For segments like rowing and sled pull, focusing on technique and endurance training specific to these activities can turn them into strengths. For instance, incorporating rowing sprints into endurance training days and practicing sled pulls post lower body strength workouts can improve performance in these areas.
By addressing these areas of improvement with targeted training and strategic race planning, Ian can leverage his strengths more effectively and enhance his overall race performance in future HYROX competitions.
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