Whitehead Ben Hyrox Result

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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 30-34 #115027 01:24:58 182nd in AG | Top 58.3% 640th | Top 49.2%
-02:09
40:14
Run Total
-00:16
05:01
Avg. Lap
-00:27
04:04
Best Lap
+02:22
38:15
Workout Total
+00:17
04:46
Avg. Workout
-00:14
06:29
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 Whitehead Ben'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 Whitehead Ben'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 Whitehead Ben'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 Whitehead Ben'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 04:33. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:53 Potential Improvement 41.4% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 01:53 06:41 to 04:48 41.4%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:12 06:10 to 04:58 26.4%
Wall Balls 01:10 07:11 to 06:01 25.6%
Farmers Carry 00:18 02:20 to 02:02 6.6%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:15 to 04:15 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:36 to 02:36 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:24 to 04:24 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:38 to 04:38 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 40:14 to 40:14 0.0%

Splits Time

Whitehead Ben Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:04 00:00 04:35 -00:31 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:15 04:04 04:26 -00:11 04:35 -00:31
Running 2 04:31 08:19 04:55 -00:24 09:01 -00:42
Sled Push 02:36 12:50 02:51 -00:15 13:56 -01:06
Running 3 04:55 15:26 05:22 -00:27 16:47 -01:21
Sled Pull 04:24 20:21 04:53 -00:29 22:09 -01:48
Running 4 05:13 24:45 05:20 -00:07 27:02 -02:17
Burpees Broad Jump 06:10 29:58 05:16 +00:54 32:22 -02:24
Running 5 04:59 36:08 05:30 -00:31 37:38 -01:30
Rowing 04:38 41:07 04:48 -00:10 43:08 -02:01
Running 6 05:05 45:45 05:22 -00:17 47:56 -02:11
Farmers Carry 02:20 50:50 02:10 +00:10 53:18 -02:28
Running 7 05:05 53:10 05:21 -00:16 55:28 -02:18
Sandbag Lunges 06:41 58:15 05:02 +01:39 01:00:49 -02:34
Running 8 06:22 01:04:56 05:57 +00:25 01:05:51 -00:55
Wall Balls 07:11 01:11:18 06:27 +00:44 01:11:48 -00:30
Roxzone 06:29 01:24:58 06:43 -00:14 01:24:58
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Ben Whitehead demonstrated a strong performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX race, finishing in the top 33% of all athletes and in the top 44% of his age group. His overall time was 01:24:58, with a total running time of 00:40:14, which is 01:07 faster than average, indicating a stronger runner profile. Ben started the race with impressive pace, as evident from his faster-than-average times in the initial running segments and physical exercises like the Ski Erg, Sled Push, and Sled Pull. However, his performance indicates a need for improvement in strength-focused exercises, particularly in the Sandbag Lunges, Burpees Broad Jump, and Wall Balls segments, where he lost significant time compared to the average. His pacing appeared well-managed in the beginning, but the compromised performance in later strength segments suggests fatigue impacting his running pace, especially noted in the final running segment.

Segments to Improve:

  • Sandbag Lunges: Ben lost 01:42 compared to the average in this segment. To improve, he should focus on lower body strength and endurance training. Incorporating exercises like weighted lunges, step-ups, and squats into his routine will build the necessary muscle endurance. Practicing lunges with progressively heavier weights can also help improve his form and efficiency during the race.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Losing 01:15 in this segment, Ben should work on explosive power and coordination. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, broad jumps, and burpees will enhance his ability to perform these jumps more efficiently. Interval training combining burpees with sprints can mimic the race's demand, improving his speed and recovery in this segment.
  • Wall Balls: A 00:44 slower performance indicates a need for upper body strength and endurance. Incorporating exercises like thrusters, kettlebell swings, and medicine ball throws can improve his power and stamina. Emphasizing form and depth in squats, combined with the explosive movement of throwing the ball, will enhance his overall efficiency.
  • Running 8: Though Ben is a strong runner, his performance dipped in the final running segment, likely due to fatigue from the preceding exercises. To combat this, Ben could benefit from incorporating interval training with a focus on maintaining pace post-strength exercises. Endurance running mixed with strength training blocks will better prepare his body for the demands of transitioning between running and strength exercises.

Race Strategies:

  • Pacing: Given Ben's runner profile, maintaining a steady pace in the initial segments while conserving energy for the strength-focused exercises could improve his overall performance. He should practice pacing strategies that allow him to approach the strength exercises with enough energy reserves to complete them efficiently.
  • Transitions: Reducing time in the Roxzone indicates a need for smoother transitions between exercises. Practicing quick transitions in training, focusing on reducing rest times and improving efficiency moving between exercises, will help decrease his Roxzone time.
  • Strength and Endurance Balance: A more balanced training approach that equally focuses on strength and endurance will benefit Ben. Incorporating circuit training that combines running with functional strength exercises can improve his ability to handle the race's demands more evenly.
  • Mental Fortitude: The later stages of the race require mental toughness, especially when transitioning to strength exercises under fatigue. Mental resilience training, such as visualization and setting micro-goals within the race, can help Ben maintain focus and performance throughout the event.

By addressing these areas, Ben Whitehead has the potential to significantly improve his performance in future HYROX races. Tailoring his training to balance his evident running strength with improved performance in strength-focused segments will make him a more well-rounded and competitive athlete.

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