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.
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.
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.
This section showcases the entire Brierley Simon'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 Brierley Simon's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.
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 Brierley Simon'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.
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 Brierley Simon'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 05:41. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
| Splits | Potential Improvement | Time | Focus During Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Balls | 03:59 | 10:38 to 06:39 | 70.1% |
| Sled Push | 00:59 | 03:56 to 02:57 | 17.3% |
| Rowing | 00:23 | 05:15 to 04:52 | 6.7% |
| Farmers Carry | 00:12 | 02:24 to 02:12 | 3.5% |
| Ski Erg | 00:08 | 04:37 to 04:29 | 2.3% |
| Sled Pull | 00:00 | 04:49 to 04:49 | 0.0% |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 00:00 | 03:27 to 03:27 | 0.0% |
| Sandbag Lunges | 00:00 | 04:45 to 04:45 | 0.0% |
| Run Total | 00:00 | 43:46 to 43:46 | 0.0% |
| Brierley Simon | Perfect Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splits | Total | Average | Total | |
| Running 1 | 03:52 | 00:00 | 04:47 -00:55 | 00:00 +00:00 |
| Ski Erg | 04:37 | 03:52 | 04:31 +00:06 | 04:47 -00:55 |
| Running 2 | 05:09 | 08:29 | 05:12 -00:03 | 09:18 -00:49 |
| Sled Push | 03:56 | 13:38 | 03:04 +00:52 | 14:30 -00:52 |
| Running 3 | 05:34 | 17:34 | 05:41 -00:07 | 17:34 +00:00 |
| Sled Pull | 04:49 | 23:08 | 05:17 -00:28 | 23:15 -00:07 |
| Running 4 | 05:34 | 27:57 | 05:39 -00:05 | 28:32 -00:35 |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 03:27 | 33:31 | 05:51 -02:24 | 34:11 -00:40 |
| Running 5 | 05:49 | 36:58 | 05:51 -00:02 | 40:02 -03:04 |
| Rowing | 05:15 | 42:47 | 04:56 +00:19 | 45:53 -03:06 |
| Running 6 | 05:53 | 48:02 | 05:41 +00:12 | 50:49 -02:47 |
| Farmers Carry | 02:24 | 53:55 | 02:18 +00:06 | 56:30 -02:35 |
| Running 7 | 05:41 | 56:19 | 05:40 +00:01 | 58:48 -02:29 |
| Sandbag Lunges | 04:45 | 01:02:00 | 05:32 -00:47 | 01:04:28 -02:28 |
| Running 8 | 06:18 | 01:06:45 | 06:24 -00:06 | 01:10:00 -03:15 |
| Wall Balls | 10:38 | 01:13:03 | 07:05 +03:33 | 01:16:24 -03:21 |
| Roxzone | 07:29 | 01:31:01 | 07:32 -00:03 | 01:31:01 |
When analyzing his splits, it's clear that Simon excelled in certain segments, while others presented challenges. His best running lap was impressive, clocking in at 00:03:52, which was 46 seconds faster than the average. He also performed well in the Burpees Broad Jump segment, finishing 2 minutes and 1 second faster than the average time.
To improve in the Wall Balls segment, Simon should focus on developing better endurance and strength in his upper body. Exercises such as shoulder presses, push-ups, and kettlebell swings can help build the necessary strength. Additionally, practicing wall ball shots with proper technique, ensuring a smooth transition between catches and throws, will be beneficial.
In the Sled Push segment, Simon was 32 seconds slower than the average time. To improve in this area, he should work on increasing his lower-body strength, particularly in the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. Exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts will help build the necessary strength. Additionally, practicing sled pushes with proper form and technique, focusing on driving through the legs and maintaining a strong core, will lead to better performance.
The Rowing segment was another area where Simon lost time, being 24 seconds slower than the average. To improve in this segment, he should focus on developing better cardiovascular endurance and rowing technique. Incorporating rowing intervals into his training, with a focus on maintaining proper form and stroke rate, will be beneficial.
Simon's total running time was 18 seconds slower than the average. To improve his overall running performance, he should work on both his cardiovascular endurance and speed. Incorporating interval training, hill sprints, and tempo runs into his training routine will help improve his running abilities.
In the Running 6 segment, Simon was 13 seconds slower than the average. To improve in this segment, he should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race and not allow fatigue to slow him down. Incorporating specific drills and exercises to improve running efficiency, such as high knees, butt kicks, and stride length drills, will help him maintain a faster pace.
Additionally, Simon should prioritize proper form and technique in each segment. By practicing the specific movements and transitions, he will be able to execute them more efficiently on race day. It's crucial to optimize every movement and transition to minimize time lost.
Overall, Simon Brierley had a respectable performance in the 2023 Birmingham Hyrox race. By focusing on improving the identified areas and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, he can enhance his performance in future races. With dedicated training and attention to detail, Simon has the potential to achieve even better results in his age group.
| Similar Athletes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ålebo Joacim | 2024 Copenhagen | 01:31:11 | |
| Deane Adam | 2024 Hong Kong | 01:30:51 | |
| Vitali Gianluca | 2024 Rimini | 01:31:30 | |
| 성 세일 | 2024 Incheon | 01:31:17 | |
| Rubin Vilas | 2023 Barcelona | 01:31:27 | |
| Previtero Mirko | 2024 Rimini | 01:31:09 | |
| Habayeb Raed | 2023 New York | 01:31:05 | |
| Meier Patrick | 2024 Turin | 01:30:31 | |
| Hall James | 2023 London | 01:30:34 | |
| Pennacchioni Alberto | 2024 Milan | 01:31:29 | |
| Other Results from this athlete | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Birmingham | 01:22:56 | |
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