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.
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 Birchall Michael'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 Birchall Michael'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 Birchall Michael'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 Birchall Michael'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
04:06.
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:
Michael Birchall delivered a resilient performance, earning a spot in the top 68% of all athletes and top 75% in his age group (30-34). However, there is room for improvement to climb higher in the rankings. Michael displayed an overall balanced profile, showing decent capabilities in both running and strength-based segments.
His Total running time was slower than average by 01:31, indicating that running is an area where Michael can improve. This was reflected in the initial segments, where he started slower than the average in the first four running splits. Improving his running performance, especially at the start, could significantly enhance his overall time.
On a more positive note, Michael's Roxzone time was faster than average by 00:45, suggesting his transition time and overall fitness are strong, and his recovery between segments is effective.
Segments to Improve:
Running: As noted, Michael's total running time was slower than average. He should focus on increasing his running pace and stamina. Interval training, incorporating short bursts of high-speed running followed by slower recovery periods, could help enhance his speed. Long-distance running could help improve his endurance.
Farmers Carry: Michael's time in this segment was slower than the average by 32 seconds. To improve in this area, he should incorporate exercises that boost grip strength and core stability. Deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and wrist curls can help enhance grip strength. Planks, bicycle crunches, and Russian twists can improve core stability.
Burpees Broad Jump: Michael was 11 seconds faster than average in this segment, but there's still room for improvement. To boost his performance, he should focus on exercises that enhance explosive power and agility. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps, jump squats, and power push-ups, could be beneficial.
Wall Balls: Michael finished this segment 16 seconds faster than average. To further improve, he should focus on exercises that boost lower body strength and cardiovascular endurance. Squats, leg presses, and lunges can enhance lower body strength, while skipping, cycling, and swimming can improve cardiovascular endurance.
Race Strategies:
Michael should consider the following race strategies to enhance his performance:
Pacing: Michael should aim to start his race at a slightly faster pace. This could help him gain an early advantage and provide a buffer for more challenging segments later in the race.
Strength Training: Given his slower running times, Michael could benefit from a strength training routine that focuses on improving his running performance. This could include leg strengthening exercises and plyometrics.
Recovery: Michael's faster Roxzone time indicates effective recovery between segments. He should continue focusing on quick recovery during training to maintain this advantage during the race.