Anderson Michael Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 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.

Season 23/24 2023 Birmingham (1902) HYROX (1703) Men (1171) Anderson Michael

GBR GBR Flag Men 30-34 #113034 01:31:32 166th in AG | Top 74.1% 680th | Top 58.1%

Performance Highlights

+03:44
48:58
Run Total
+00:29
06:07
Avg. Lap
-00:50
03:57
Best Lap
-02:16
36:31
Workout Total
-00:17
04:33
Avg. Workout
-01:28
06:07
Roxzone

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 Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson 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 06:32. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

04:41 Potential Improvement 71.7% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 04:41 48:58 to 44:17 71.7%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:49 07:26 to 05:37 27.8%
Rowing 00:02 04:55 to 04:53 0.5%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:03 to 04:03 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:49 to 02:49 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:36 to 04:36 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:49 to 01:49 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 04:19 to 04:19 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 06:34 to 06:34 0.0%

Splits Time

Anderson Michael Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:57 00:00 04:47 -00:50 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:03 03:57 04:32 -00:29 04:47 -00:50
Running 2 05:32 08:00 05:14 +00:18 09:19 -01:19
Sled Push 02:49 13:32 03:06 -00:17 14:33 -01:01
Running 3 06:41 16:21 05:43 +00:58 17:39 -01:18
Sled Pull 04:36 23:02 05:19 -00:43 23:22 -00:20
Running 4 06:27 27:38 05:41 +00:46 28:41 -01:03
Burpees Broad Jump 07:26 34:05 05:53 +01:33 34:22 -00:17
Running 5 06:41 41:31 05:53 +00:48 40:15 +01:16
Rowing 04:55 48:12 04:57 -00:02 46:08 +02:04
Running 6 06:16 53:07 05:43 +00:33 51:05 +02:02
Farmers Carry 01:49 59:23 02:19 -00:30 56:48 +02:35
Running 7 06:05 01:01:12 05:42 +00:23 59:07 +02:05
Sandbag Lunges 04:19 01:07:17 05:32 -01:13 01:04:49 +02:28
Running 8 07:22 01:11:36 06:27 +00:55 01:10:21 +01:15
Wall Balls 06:34 01:18:58 07:09 -00:35 01:16:48 +02:10
Roxzone 06:07 01:31:32 07:35 -01:28 01:31:32
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Michael Anderson performed well in the Hyrox race, finishing in the top 39% of all athletes and in the top 50% of his age group. His overall time of 01:31:32 is respectable, but there are areas where he can improve to enhance his performance.

In terms of pacing, Michael's splits indicate that he started strong in the first few segments, with faster times than average in Running 1 and Ski Erg. However, he experienced a drop in performance in the later running segments, particularly in Running 3, Running 5, and Running 8. This suggests that he may have started too quickly and struggled to maintain his pace throughout the race.

Based on his splits, Michael has a more well-rounded profile, with stronger performances in some strength-based segments (Sled Push, Sled Pull, Farmers Carry) and mixed results in the running segments. To improve his overall performance, it would be beneficial for Michael to focus on both his running and strength training.

Segments to Improve



1. Run Total:
Michael's total running time of 00:48:58 is 05:13 slower than average. This indicates that he may need to work on his overall fitness and running endurance. To improve in this area, he can incorporate longer distance runs into his training routine. Interval training, hill sprints, and tempo runs can also help enhance his running speed and endurance.

2. Burpees Broad Jump:
Michael's time of 00:07:26 in this segment is 01:54 slower than average. To improve his performance in burpees, he can focus on strengthening his upper body and core muscles. Exercises such as push-ups, planks, and burpees with a jump can help improve his overall strength and speed in this segment.

3. Running 3, Running 8, Running 5, Running 4, Running 6, Running 7, Running 2:
These running segments all showed slower times than average for Michael. To improve his running performance, he should incorporate specific drills and exercises targeting speed, endurance, and running technique. Interval training, fartlek runs, and hill repeats can help improve his running speed and endurance. Additionally, working on running form, such as maintaining a relaxed posture, engaging the core, and optimizing stride length, can also lead to improvements in overall running performance.

Strategies

To improve performance during the race, it is important for Michael to focus on pacing himself appropriately. Starting too quickly can lead to fatigue and slower times in the later stages of the race. It would be beneficial for him to aim for a more even pace throughout the race, ensuring he conserves energy for the later running segments.

Additionally, incorporating specific training strategies into his preparation can help enhance his performance. Implementing interval training sessions, focusing on both speed and endurance, can improve his overall fitness and running speed. Including strength training exercises that target the muscle groups used in the race segments, such as the upper body, core, and legs, can also help improve performance in the strength-based segments.

Lastly, practicing transitions between segments is crucial for minimizing time spent in the roxzone. Michael should focus on streamlining his transition techniques, ensuring he is efficient in moving from one segment to the next. Incorporating specific drills that simulate the transitions and practicing them during training sessions can help improve his overall race performance.

Overall, by focusing on pacing, incorporating specific training strategies, and addressing the areas for improvement highlighted in the splits analysis, Michael can enhance his performance in future Hyrox races.

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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