Season 23/24 2023 Birmingham (1902) HYROX (1703) Women (532) Close Shannon

Close Shannon Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 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 508 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Women 30-34 #200008 01:50:03 89th in AG | Top 85.6% 450th | Top 84.6%
-01:39
53:12
Run Total
-00:11
06:39
Avg. Lap
-00:50
05:02
Best Lap
+03:43
49:43
Workout Total
+00:27
06:12
Avg. Workout
-02:04
07:12
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 Women

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 508 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women

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 508 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Close Shannon'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 Close Shannon'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 508 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women

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 Close Shannon'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 Women

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 Close Shannon'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 06:27. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:01 Potential Improvement 46.8% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sled Pull 03:01 10:06 to 07:05 46.8%
Burpees Broad Jump 02:45 10:49 to 08:04 42.6%
Farmers Carry 00:41 03:21 to 02:40 10.6%
Ski Erg 00:00 05:07 to 05:07 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:55 to 02:55 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 05:32 to 05:32 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 05:53 to 05:53 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 06:00 to 06:00 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 53:12 to 53:12 0.0%

Splits Time

Close Shannon Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:02 00:00 05:54 -00:52 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:07 05:02 05:30 -00:23 05:54 -00:52
Running 2 06:15 10:09 06:24 -00:09 11:24 -01:15
Sled Push 02:55 16:24 03:21 -00:26 17:48 -01:24
Running 3 06:43 19:19 06:46 -00:03 21:09 -01:50
Sled Pull 10:06 26:02 07:15 +02:51 27:55 -01:53
Running 4 06:43 36:08 06:53 -00:10 35:10 +00:58
Burpees Broad Jump 10:49 42:51 08:24 +02:25 42:03 +00:48
Running 5 07:26 53:40 07:11 +00:15 50:27 +03:13
Rowing 05:32 01:01:06 05:50 -00:18 57:38 +03:28
Running 6 06:38 01:06:38 06:57 -00:19 01:03:28 +03:10
Farmers Carry 03:21 01:13:16 02:40 +00:41 01:10:25 +02:51
Running 7 06:50 01:16:37 06:58 -00:08 01:13:05 +03:32
Sandbag Lunges 05:53 01:23:27 06:14 -00:21 01:20:03 +03:24
Running 8 07:39 01:29:20 07:44 -00:05 01:26:17 +03:03
Wall Balls 06:00 01:36:59 06:46 -00:46 01:34:01 +02:58
Roxzone 07:12 01:50:03 09:16 -02:04 01:50:03
Based on 508 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women

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Overall Performance


Shannon Close had a strong performance in the 2023 Birmingham HYROX race, finishing with an overall rank of 450 out of 1703 athletes (top 26%). In her age group (30-34), she ranked 89 out of 328 athletes (top 27%). Her overall time was 01:50:03, with a total running time of 00:53:12, which was 01:04 faster than the average.

Shannon's best running lap was 00:05:02, which was 00:32 faster than the average.

Based on the overall performance, it can be observed that Shannon has a strong running profile, as her total running time was faster than average. However, there are certain segments where she lost time and can focus on improving.

Segments to Improve


1. Burpees Broad Jump:
Shannon took 00:10:49 to complete this segment, which was 02:52 slower than the average. To improve performance in this segment, Shannon should focus on improving her burpee technique and explosiveness in the broad jump. Incorporating exercises like burpees with a vertical jump and broad jump practice will help enhance her power and speed in this segment.

2. Sled Pull:
Shannon took 00:10:06 to complete the sled pull, which was 02:34 slower than the average. To improve performance in this segment, Shannon should focus on improving her strength and technique in pulling the sled. Incorporating exercises like deadlifts, rows, and sled pulls in her training routine will help develop the necessary strength and technique required for this segment.

3. Farmers Carry:
Shannon took 00:03:21 to complete the farmers carry, which was 00:35 slower than the average. To improve performance in this segment, Shannon should focus on improving her grip strength and endurance. Exercises like farmer's carries, kettlebell swings, and forearm exercises will help strengthen her grip and improve performance in this segment.

4. Running 5:
Shannon took 00:07:26 to complete this running segment, which was 00:15 slower than the average. To improve performance in this segment, Shannon should focus on improving her endurance and speed. Incorporating interval training, tempo runs, and hill sprints into her training routine will help improve her overall running performance.

Strategies


To improve performance during the race, Shannon should consider the following strategies:

1. Pacing:
Shannon should ensure that she maintains a consistent pace throughout the race, avoiding starting too fast and burning out later on. By pacing herself properly, she can maintain her energy levels and perform consistently across all segments.

2. Transition Time:
Shannon should aim to minimize her transition time between segments (roxzone). By improving her overall fitness and practicing efficient transitions, Shannon can save valuable time during the race.

3. Strength Training:
Shannon should continue to prioritize strength training to improve her performance in strength-based segments like the sled pull and farmers carry. Incorporating exercises that target the specific muscle groups used in these segments will help improve her overall strength and performance.

4. Running Technique:
Shannon should focus on maintaining proper running form and technique throughout the race. This includes maintaining an upright posture, engaging the core, and landing with a midfoot strike. Regular running drills and form corrections can help improve her running efficiency and speed.

By implementing these strategies and focusing on the identified areas of improvement, Shannon can further enhance her performance in future HYROX races.

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