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.
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 Gregory'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 Gregory'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 Gregory'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 Gregory'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
03:43.
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
Gregory Whitehead, in the HYROX Birmingham 2024 event, demonstrated a commendable performance. His overall finish time placed him within the top 13% of all athletes and within the top 16% of his age group. His total running time was faster than the average by 01:24, suggesting that he exhibits a strong runner's profile. This is further evidenced by his best running lap of 04:06.
However, it's important to note that his performance in the first running segment was slower than the average, which might indicate a slower start. But he managed to pick up the pace in subsequent running segments, outperforming the average times in all instances. This shows good pacing strategy and his ability to preserve energy for latter parts of the race.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone: Gregory's Roxzone performance was slower than average by 01:21, indicating a need for more efficient transition times and overall fitness improvements. To enhance this, Gregory could incorporate High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) into his routine, focusing on short bursts of intense exercise followed by brief rest periods. This will help improve his cardiorespiratory fitness and speed up recovery times. Additionally, practicing transitions between different exercises can help reduce time spent in the Roxzone.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was considerably slower than average. Incorporating plyometric exercises such as box jumps and power skipping could help improve power and speed. Practicing the correct burpee form and focusing on explosive jumps can make a significant difference.
Sandbag Lunges: Gregory was slower in this segment compared to the average. Strength training, particularly targeting the lower body muscles, can help improve performance here. Exercises such as weighted squats, deadlifts and lunges should be incorporated into his training routine.
Sled Pull: While not drastically slower than average, there is room for improvement in this segment. Strength training, specifically focusing on the back and core muscles, can be beneficial. Cable rows, pull-ups, and deadlifts can improve pulling strength. Additionally, practising the sled pull with varying weights can help improve technique and endurance.
Race Strategies
Implementing the following strategies can enhance Gregory's future race performance:
Pacing: Although Gregory's overall pacing strategy seems effective, starting a bit faster in the first running segment could help improve his overall time. This, however, should be done cautiously to avoid early fatigue.
Strength Training: As Gregory appears to have a runner profile, incorporating more strength training into his routine can help balance his performance in strength-intensive segments like the Sled Pull and Sandbag Lunges.
Recovery: Ensuring adequate recovery time between high-intensity workouts is crucial to prevent overtraining and injury. This will also help improve his performance in the Roxzone segment, where fast recovery is key.
Technique: Focusing on proper form and technique during training can significantly improve performance and efficiency in each segment, especially in complex movements like the Burpees Broad Jump.
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