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 Cush Tom'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 Cush Tom'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 Cush Tom'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 Cush Tom'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:
Tom Cush demonstrated an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. His overall rank of 692, placing him in the top 16% of 4107 athletes, and a rank of 29 in his age group, the top 7% of 386 athletes, are clear indicators of his competitive prowess.
His overall time was 01:17:17, with a total running time of 00:37:04 which was 02:04 faster than the average running time for his finishers group. This suggests that Tom's running abilities are a significant strength in his performance, indicating a runner profile.
However, the analysis of his splits suggests that he started slightly slower than average in the first running segment but managed to progressively improve his time in the subsequent running segments. This indicates a good pacing strategy, gradually increasing his speed throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: This segment was a significant drain on Tom's overall time, with his performance being 01:48 slower than average. To improve this, Tom should incorporate more wall ball exercises in his training routine. Focusing on the correct form, explosive strength, and endurance could significantly reduce his time in this segment. The "Karen" CrossFit workout, consisting of 150 wall ball shots for time, could be a beneficial addition to his training.
Roxzone: Tom was 00:56 slower than average in the Roxzone segment, indicating the need for better transitions and rest strategies. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with periods of active recovery could help increase his overall fitness and improve his performance in this segment.
Rowing: Tom's rowing time was slower than average by 00:19. Improving his rowing technique and incorporating strength training, especially for his back and core muscles, can help improve his rowing speed. The "Jackie" CrossFit workout, which includes a 1k row, could be beneficial for this.
Race Strategies:
Given Tom's performance and potential areas of improvement, here are some strategies to improve his race performance:
Pacing: Tom started slower but improved his pace in the subsequent running segments. He should maintain this strategy but aim to start a little faster in the first running segment.
Transitions: Tom should focus on making smoother and quicker transitions between segments to minimize the time spent in the Roxzone.
Strength Training: While Tom excels in running, he should balance this with more strength training to improve in segments like Wall Balls, Rowing, and Sled Push. A combination of functional movements, weightlifting, and bodyweight exercises could be beneficial.
Recovery: Active recovery during the race can help minimize fatigue and maintain a consistent performance throughout. Deep breathing exercises and dynamic stretching during transitions could assist with this.
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