Smith Ben Hyrox Result

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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 30-34 #133048 01:10:28 21st in AG | Top 9.4% 76th | Top 6.5%
+01:46
37:32
Run Total
+00:14
04:42
Avg. Lap
-00:35
03:21
Best Lap
-01:27
28:18
Workout Total
-00:11
03:32
Avg. Workout
-00:15
04:44
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 Smith Ben'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 Smith Ben'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 Smith Ben'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 Smith Ben'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 05:28. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:01 Potential Improvement 55.2% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 03:01 37:32 to 34:31 55.2%
Sled Pull 01:29 04:57 to 03:28 27.1%
Sled Push 00:50 02:49 to 01:59 15.2%
Rowing 00:06 04:26 to 04:20 1.8%
Ski Erg 00:02 04:04 to 04:02 0.6%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 03:10 to 03:10 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:31 to 01:31 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 03:25 to 03:25 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 03:56 to 03:56 0.0%

Splits Time

Smith Ben Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:21 00:00 03:56 -00:35 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:04 03:21 04:11 -00:07 03:56 -00:35
Running 2 04:24 07:25 04:14 +00:10 08:07 -00:42
Sled Push 02:49 11:49 02:25 +00:24 12:21 -00:32
Running 3 05:03 14:38 04:31 +00:32 14:46 -00:08
Sled Pull 04:57 19:41 03:57 +01:00 19:17 +00:24
Running 4 04:51 24:38 04:31 +00:20 23:14 +01:24
Burpees Broad Jump 03:10 29:29 03:58 -00:48 27:45 +01:44
Running 5 05:02 32:39 04:38 +00:24 31:43 +00:56
Rowing 04:26 37:41 04:27 -00:01 36:21 +01:20
Running 6 04:52 42:07 04:32 +00:20 40:48 +01:19
Farmers Carry 01:31 46:59 01:48 -00:17 45:20 +01:39
Running 7 04:51 48:30 04:32 +00:19 47:08 +01:22
Sandbag Lunges 03:25 53:21 04:00 -00:35 51:40 +01:41
Running 8 05:12 56:46 04:50 +00:22 55:40 +01:06
Wall Balls 03:56 01:01:58 04:59 -01:03 01:00:30 +01:28
Roxzone 04:44 01:10:28 04:59 -00:15 01:10:28
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Ben Smith had a strong overall performance in the Hyrox race in Birmingham, finishing with an overall rank of 76 out of 1703 athletes, placing him in the top 4% of all participants. In his age group (30-34), he ranked 21 out of 328 athletes, putting him in the top 6%.

Ben's overall time was 01:10:28, with a total running time of 00:37:32. While his overall rank and age group rank are impressive, his total running time was 02:42 slower than the average for his finish time. This indicates that he may need to improve his running performance to further enhance his overall race performance.

Splits Analysis:
Analyzing Ben's splits, we can see that he had some areas where he gained time compared to the average, and others where he lost time.

The segments where Ben gained time compared to the average were Running 1 and Burpees Broad Jump. In Running 1, Ben was 00:26 faster than average, and in Burpees Broad Jump, he was 00:27 faster than average. This suggests that Ben has good speed and agility in these specific movements.

However, Ben lost time compared to the average in several segments, including Running 2, Sled Push, Running 3, Sled Pull, Running 4, Running 5, Running 6, Running 7, and Running 8. These segments indicate that Ben may need to focus on improving his running performance and endurance to reduce the time lost in these areas.

Segments to Improve


To improve Ben's performance in the segments where he lost time, we recommend focusing on the following areas:

1. Running Endurance:
Ben should work on improving his overall running endurance to reduce the time lost in Running 2, Running 3, Running 4, Running 5, Running 6, Running 7, and Running 8. Incorporating longer distance runs into his training routine, as well as interval training, will help improve his endurance and overall running performance.

2. Sled Pull:
Ben lost significant time in the Sled Pull segment. To improve in this area, he should focus on building strength in his upper body and legs. Exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and rows will help improve his pulling strength. Additionally, practicing proper sled pulling technique, including using his legs and maintaining a strong posture, will also contribute to faster times in this segment.

3. Sled Push:
Similar to the Sled Pull segment, Ben should focus on building strength in his legs and upper body to improve his performance in the Sled Push. Incorporating exercises such as lunges, leg presses, and push-ups into his training routine will help improve his pushing strength. Additionally, practicing proper technique, including using his legs and maintaining a strong core, will also contribute to faster times in this segment.

4. Running Technique:
While Ben showed good speed in certain segments, focusing on his overall running technique can help improve his performance in all running segments. Working on maintaining a consistent pace, proper foot strike, and efficient arm movement will contribute to faster running times throughout the race.

Strategies


To improve his race performance, Ben should consider implementing the following strategies:

1. Pacing:
Ben should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race to prevent burnout and avoid losing time in later segments. Starting too fast can lead to fatigue, so it's important for him to find a comfortable pace that allows him to maintain his energy levels throughout the race.

2. Transitions:
Ben should work on improving his transition time between segments to minimize time spent in the Roxzone. This can be achieved through practicing quick and efficient equipment transitions in training.

3. Mental Preparation:
Hyrox races require both physical and mental stamina. Ben should focus on mental preparation techniques such as visualization and positive self-talk to maintain focus and motivation throughout the race.

By implementing these strategies and focusing on specific areas of improvement, Ben can further 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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