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 Meikle 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 Meikle 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 Meikle 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 Meikle 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
05:46.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Darren Meikle delivered an exceptional performance at the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race, placing in the top 17% of all participants and the top 19% within his age group (35-39). The highlight of his performance was his impressive running ability, with a total running time of 00:35:33, 03:46 faster than the average competitor. This suggests that Darren has a strong running profile, managing to maintain a quick pace throughout the race, with all his running splits faster than average. However, there is some evidence to suggest that Darren may have started a bit too slow, as his first running split was 00:28 slower than the average.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was Darren's weakest, finishing 01:09 slower than the average time. To improve in this area, Darren should incorporate more plyometric exercises into his training, such as box jumps and squat jumps to build explosive power. Additionally, practicing burpees with a broad jump at the end can help improve technique and efficiency.
Wall Balls: With a time of 00:56 slower than the average, this is another area where Darren can improve. Wall ball exercises require both strength and cardio endurance. To get better, Darren should focus on improving his squat form, as well as incorporating high repetition wall ball sets into his workouts.
Roxzone: Darren spent an extra 00:31 in the roxzone, indicating more time resting or transitioning. Improving his overall fitness will help reduce this time. Also, practicing quick transitions between exercises can shave off valuable seconds. Incorporating exercises such as circuit training that mimic the quick transitions in a race can be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
For future races, Darren should consider the following strategies:
Start Strong: Darren's first running split was slower than average, suggesting a conservative start. However, his subsequent splits were all faster than average. Starting off a bit stronger could improve his overall time.
Focus on Transitions: Given the extra time spent in the Roxzone, focusing on faster transitions between exercises could provide a significant improvement in overall time. This includes both physical transitions, such as moving quickly between stations, and mental transitions, like being prepared for the next exercise.
Strength Training: While Darren's running performance was outstanding, his results in strength-focused exercises like the Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls were below average. Incorporating more strength training into his routine, specifically targeting the muscles used in these exercises, could bring significant improvements.
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