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 Ferguson Joseph'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 Ferguson Joseph'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 Ferguson Joseph'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 Ferguson Joseph'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
04:21.
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:
Joseph Ferguson demonstrated a solid performance in the 2024 Manchester Hyrox race, ranking in the top 47% of all athletes and top 51% in his age group (25-29). He displayed strength in his initial running segments, starting the race faster than the average competitor. However, his running pace slowed down as the race progressed, resulting in a total running time that was 00:25 slower than the average. This suggests that Joseph has a strong initial burst of speed but struggles to maintain his pace throughout the race. His performance in the strength-based segments was commendable, as he was faster than average in most of these exercises.
Segments to Improve:
Running: Joseph's overall running time was slower than average, indicating a need to improve his endurance and pacing. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) could help enhance his speed and stamina. For example, he can incorporate 10 sets of 400-meter sprints at maximum effort into his training, with a 2-minute recovery walk or jog between each set.
Sandbag Lunges: This was another segment where Joseph was significantly slower than the average. Incorporating more lower-body strength and stability exercises into his training could help improve his performance here. Exercises such as weighted squats, deadlifts, and lunges can help enhance his leg strength and stability.
Farmers Carry: Joseph was slower than average in this segment, which requires upper body strength and grip strength. To improve, he should incorporate exercises like dumbbell rows, pull-ups, and grip strength exercises such as farmers walks and dead hangs.
Burpees Broad Jump: Joseph was also slower than average in this segment. To improve, he can perform plyometric exercises such as box jumps, broad jumps, and burpees to enhance his explosive strength and agility. Performing these exercises in a fatigued state can also help simulate race conditions and improve his resilience in later race segments.
Race Strategies:
Based on his performance, Joseph should consider the following strategies for future races:
Improved Pacing: He should aim to maintain a consistent pace throughout the race to conserve energy for later stages. This approach may prevent the drop-off in speed that was observed in his running segments.
Strength Training: Joseph's performance in strength-based segments indicates that he could benefit from additional strength training. Focusing on exercises related to the segments he struggled with (like Sandbag Lunges and Farmers Carry) could yield significant improvements.
Transition Efficiency: Joseph's Roxzone time was faster than average, indicating efficient transitions. However, he can still work on minimizing rest times and improving his transition speed to further optimize his performance.