Creed Darren
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Copenhagen 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.
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 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 Creed Darren'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 Creed Darren'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 Creed Darren'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 Creed Darren'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
04:22.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:51
Potential Improvement
42.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Darren Creed showcased a commendable effort in the 2024 Copenhagen HYROX race, securing a place within the top 41% of all athletes and ranking in the top 31% of his age group. His performance reveals a balanced athlete profile with a slight inclination towards strength-based events, as indicated by his total running time being 33 seconds slower than average. Darren's performance in the running segments was variable, with a significant improvement in the latter half of the race, suggesting potential issues with pacing at the outset. His exceptional performance in strength-focused segments, particularly the Sled Pull and Farmers Carry, underscores his prowess in these areas. Conversely, the initial running segments and certain exercises like the Burpees Broad Jump and Sandbag Lunges marked areas for improvement. Darren's ability to gain time in the Roxzone slightly faster than the average suggests effective transition skills and overall fitness but highlights room for improvement in optimizing transition times further.
Segments to Improve:
- Running Segments: Darren's initial running segments were significantly slower than average, suggesting a need for improved pacing and endurance. Incorporating interval training, with a mix of short, high-intensity sprints and longer, steady-state runs, can enhance both anaerobic and aerobic capacity. Fartlek workouts, combining continuous running with speed variations, will also help improve pacing strategy.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slower than desired, indicating a need for enhanced explosive power and endurance. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and squat jumps, can increase explosive strength, while burpee variations (e.g., adding a push-up or increasing the jump distance) can build specific endurance and technique for this exercise.
- Sandbag Lunges: Performance in this segment suggests room for improvement in lower body strength and endurance. Incorporating lunges with varied weights and increasing volume over time can build strength. Additionally, practicing lunges with uneven weights or in a fatigued state can simulate race conditions, improving performance in this segment.
- Sled Push: Although Darren performed relatively well in this segment, there's potential for further improvement. Strength training focusing on the lower body, particularly exercises like squats, deadlifts, and leg presses, can enhance pushing power. Practicing the sled push with varying weights and distances can also improve technique and endurance for this specific challenge.
Race Strategies:
- Effective Pacing: Darren should focus on starting the race at a controlled pace, conserving energy for a strong finish. Using a heart rate monitor during training and races can help maintain an optimal effort level throughout the event.
- Transition Efficiency: Although Darren's Roxzone time is commendable, minimizing transition times can shave precious seconds off the overall time. Practicing swift transitions between exercises, including quick changes in equipment and maintaining a steady pace between stations, will contribute to overall performance.
- Strength and Endurance Balance: Given Darren's balanced athlete profile, maintaining a training regimen that equally focuses on strength and running endurance will be crucial. Incorporating at least two strength-focused sessions and two to three running sessions per week can help achieve this balance.
- Mental Preparation: Mental endurance plays a significant role in long races like HYROX. Visualization techniques, setting micro-goals throughout the race, and maintaining a positive mindset can help Darren push through challenging segments.
By focusing on these improvement areas and implementing the suggested strategies, Darren Creed has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX races, capitalizing on his strengths and turning identified weaknesses into new areas of competence.
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
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