Season 23/24 2023 Birmingham (1902) HYROX (1703) Men (1171) Ward Chris

Ward Chris 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 50-54 #141048 01:12:41 8th in AG | Top 8.9% 115th | Top 9.8%
-03:48
33:04
Run Total
-00:28
04:08
Avg. Lap
-01:00
03:03
Best Lap
+01:42
32:21
Workout Total
+00:13
04:02
Avg. Workout
+02:12
07:22
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 Ward Chris'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 Ward Chris'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 Ward Chris'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 Ward Chris'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 04:47. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:26 Potential Improvement 30.0% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sled Pull 01:26 05:00 to 03:34 30.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:23 04:58 to 03:35 28.9%
Sled Push 01:16 03:19 to 02:03 26.5%
Rowing 00:22 04:44 to 04:22 7.7%
Wall Balls 00:11 04:46 to 04:35 3.8%
Farmers Carry 00:05 01:42 to 01:37 1.7%
Ski Erg 00:02 04:06 to 04:04 0.7%
Sandbag Lunges 00:02 03:46 to 03:44 0.7%
Run Total 00:00 33:04 to 33:04 0.0%

Splits Time

Ward Chris Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:03 00:00 04:03 -01:00 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:06 03:03 04:13 -00:07 04:03 -01:00
Running 2 03:55 07:09 04:22 -00:27 08:16 -01:07
Sled Push 03:19 11:04 02:28 +00:51 12:38 -01:34
Running 3 04:10 14:23 04:40 -00:30 15:06 -00:43
Sled Pull 05:00 18:33 04:04 +00:56 19:46 -01:13
Running 4 04:04 23:33 04:39 -00:35 23:50 -00:17
Burpees Broad Jump 04:58 27:37 04:09 +00:49 28:29 -00:52
Running 5 04:16 32:35 04:47 -00:31 32:38 -00:03
Rowing 04:44 36:51 04:30 +00:14 37:25 -00:34
Running 6 04:07 41:35 04:41 -00:34 41:55 -00:20
Farmers Carry 01:42 45:42 01:52 -00:10 46:36 -00:54
Running 7 04:09 47:24 04:39 -00:30 48:28 -01:04
Sandbag Lunges 03:46 51:33 04:09 -00:23 53:07 -01:34
Running 8 05:23 55:19 05:01 +00:22 57:16 -01:57
Wall Balls 04:46 01:00:42 05:14 -00:28 01:02:17 -01:35
Roxzone 07:22 01:12:41 05:10 +02:12 01:12:41
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Chris Ward had a strong performance in the HYROX race in Birmingham. He finished with an overall rank of 115, placing him in the top 6% of 1703 athletes. In his age group (50-54), he achieved a rank of 8, also in the top 6% of 126 athletes. His overall time of 01:12:41 was impressive, with his total running time of 00:33:04 being 03:02 faster than the average.

Chris's best running lap was 00:03:03, which was 00:54 faster than the average. This indicates that he has a good running ability and should continue to focus on developing his strength and overall fitness to further improve his performance.

Segments to Improve


1. Roxzone:
Chris spent 00:07:22 in the roxzone, which was 02:21 slower than the average. To improve this segment, he should work on improving his overall fitness and transition time. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions and practicing quick transitions between exercises will help him reduce the time spent in the roxzone.

2. Burpees Broad Jump:
Chris completed the Burpees Broad Jump segment in 00:04:58, which was 01:09 slower than the average. To improve this segment, he should focus on developing explosive power and agility. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and burpees can help enhance his power output and speed in this exercise.

3. Sled Pull:
Chris took 00:05:00 to complete the Sled Pull, which was 00:38 slower than the average. To improve this segment, he should focus on strengthening his lower body and grip strength. Exercises such as deadlifts, lunges, and farmer's walks can help improve his overall strength and endurance for the sled pull.

4. Sled Push:
Chris completed the Sled Push segment in 00:03:19, which was 00:32 slower than the average. To improve this segment, he should focus on developing his lower body strength and explosiveness. Incorporating exercises such as squats, lunges, and sled pushes into his training routine will help improve his performance in this exercise.

5. Rowing:
Chris completed the Rowing segment in 00:04:44, which was 00:18 slower than the average. To improve this segment, he should focus on improving his cardiovascular endurance and rowing technique. Incorporating rowing intervals and practicing proper rowing form, including a strong, powerful drive and efficient recovery, will help enhance his rowing performance.

6. Running 8:
Chris took 00:05:23 to complete Running 8, which was 00:15 slower than the average. To improve his running performance, Chris should focus on developing his endurance and speed. Incorporating interval training, hill sprints, and tempo runs into his training routine will help improve his running performance.

Strategies


To improve his overall performance in future races, Chris should consider the following strategies:

1. Pacing:
Chris should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Avoiding starting too fast and burning out early will help him maintain his energy levels and performance throughout the race.

2. Strategy for Strength Exercises:
For exercises such as the Burpees Broad Jump, Sled Pull, and Sled Push, Chris should develop a strategy to maximize efficiency. Breaking up the exercises into smaller sets with short rest periods can help him maintain a steady pace and minimize time lost during transitions.

3. Transition Efficiency:
Chris should practice quick and efficient transitions between exercises to minimize time spent in the roxzone. Practicing specific transitions during training sessions and focusing on smooth and seamless movement between exercises will help improve overall race performance.

4. Mental Preparation:
Developing mental toughness and resilience is crucial for endurance events like HYROX. Chris should focus on mental preparation techniques such as visualization, positive self-talk, and goal setting to stay focused and motivated throughout the race.

In conclusion, Chris Ward had a strong performance in the HYROX race, placing him in the top 6% of athletes in his age group. To further improve his performance, he should focus on reducing time spent in the roxzone, improving his performance in specific exercises such as the Burpees Broad Jump, Sled Pull, and Sled Push, and enhancing his overall running ability. Implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques will help him reach his full potential in future 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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