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 Davies Huw'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 Davies Huw'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 Davies Huw'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 Davies Huw'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
03:35.
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
Huw Davies performed commendably in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race, ranking in the top 34% overall and top 33% in his age group. His overall time 01:26:04 indicates a balanced performance across the various segments. Notably, Huw's strengths lie in strength-based activities, with excellent performances in Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Burpees Broad Jump, where he was significantly faster than the average times. However, his overall running time was 00:44:57, which is 01:49 slower than average, indicating that running could be an area for improvement. His pacing in the initial segments seems a bit slower compared to the average, suggesting a more cautious approach in the early stages of the race.
Segments to Improve
Overall Running Time: Huw's total running time is 1 minute and 49 seconds slower than the average. To improve this, Huw could incorporate speed and endurance running drills. Specific exercises like interval training, tempo runs, and hill sprints can help increase speed, while long, slow runs can enhance endurance. More strength training, particularly on lower body muscles such as quads, hamstrings, and calves, can also improve running efficiency and speed.
Roxzone: Huw's Roxzone time was 1 minute and 50 seconds slower than the average, indicating longer transition times. To improve this, Huw could practice transitioning between exercises to reduce downtime. Functional exercises such as burpees, box jumps, and kettlebell swings can also help improve overall fitness and transition times.
Sandbag Lunges: At 40 seconds slower than the average, this is an area that Huw could improve on. Incorporating lunges with added weights in his training routine could help improve his strength and endurance in this area. Furthermore, focusing on proper form and technique during lunges can help increase efficiency and speed.
Race Strategies
Based on the analysis of Huw's performance, the following strategies could be employed for better race performance:
Pacing: Huw might benefit from a slightly more aggressive start, as his initial segments were slower than average. Gradually increasing the pace as the race progresses could help improve overall time.
Strength Training: Given his strong performance in strength-based activities, Huw should continue focusing on strength training, while gradually incorporating more running training to improve his overall running time.
Transitioning: Practicing transitions between exercises can help reduce the Roxzone time. This involves not only the physical act of moving between stations, but also the mental preparation for the next exercise.