Watson James 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) Watson James

GBR GBR Flag Men 25-29 #101049 01:22:31 52nd in AG | Top 38.5% 402nd | Top 34.3%

Performance Highlights

+04:02
45:19
Run Total
+00:31
05:40
Avg. Lap
-00:13
04:13
Best Lap
-03:15
31:38
Workout Total
-00:24
03:57
Avg. Workout
-00:45
05:38
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 Watson James'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 Watson James'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 Watson James'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 Watson James'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 05:53. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

05:01 Potential Improvement 85.3% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 05:01 45:19 to 40:18 85.3%
Sled Push 00:52 03:26 to 02:34 14.7%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:17 to 04:17 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 03:40 to 03:40 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 04:28 to 04:28 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:21 to 04:21 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:56 to 01:56 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 03:50 to 03:50 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 05:40 to 05:40 0.0%

Splits Time

Watson James Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:13 00:00 04:29 -00:16 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:17 04:13 04:24 -00:07 04:29 -00:16
Running 2 05:31 08:30 04:50 +00:41 08:53 -00:23
Sled Push 03:26 14:01 02:49 +00:37 13:43 +00:18
Running 3 05:56 17:27 05:13 +00:43 16:32 +00:55
Sled Pull 03:40 23:23 04:44 -01:04 21:45 +01:38
Running 4 05:52 27:03 05:12 +00:40 26:29 +00:34
Burpees Broad Jump 04:28 32:55 05:01 -00:33 31:41 +01:14
Running 5 05:50 37:23 05:21 +00:29 36:42 +00:41
Rowing 04:21 43:13 04:44 -00:23 42:03 +01:10
Running 6 05:47 47:34 05:14 +00:33 46:47 +00:47
Farmers Carry 01:56 53:21 02:07 -00:11 52:01 +01:20
Running 7 05:41 55:17 05:13 +00:28 54:08 +01:09
Sandbag Lunges 03:50 01:00:58 04:51 -01:01 59:21 +01:37
Running 8 06:32 01:04:48 05:43 +00:49 01:04:12 +00:36
Wall Balls 05:40 01:11:20 06:13 -00:33 01:09:55 +01:25
Roxzone 05:38 01:22:31 06:23 -00:45 01:22:31
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


James Watson had a strong performance in the 2023 Birmingham HYROX race, finishing with an overall rank of 402, which places him in the top 23% of the 1703 athletes. In his age group (25-29), he ranked 52, which is in the top 25% of the 204 athletes. His overall time was 01:22:31, with a total running time of 00:45:19. However, his total running time was 05:48 slower than the average for his finish time. This indicates that James may need to focus on improving his running performance in order to enhance his overall race performance.

Segments to Improve


Based on the splits analysis, the segments in which James lost the most time were Running 2, Running 3, Running 8, Running 4, Running 6, Running 5, Running 7, and Sled Push. To improve these segments, James should focus on specific training strategies and techniques:

1. Running 2, Running 3, Running 8, Running 4, Running 6, Running 5, Running 7:

- Endurance Training: Incorporate longer distance runs into James' training routine to improve his overall endurance and stamina.
- Interval Training: Include interval training sessions with varying intensities to increase James' speed and improve his pacing during these running segments.
- Hill Training: Incorporate hill repeats or incline treadmill runs to build strength and power in James' leg muscles, which will help him perform better in these running segments.

2. Sled Push:

- Strengthening Exercises: Include exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts to improve James' lower body strength, which will enhance his ability to push the sled with more power and efficiency.
- Technique Improvement: Focus on maintaining proper form and technique while pushing the sled, ensuring that James engages his core and uses his legs effectively to generate maximum force.

Strategies


To improve overall performance during the race, James should consider the following strategies:

1. Pacing:
Analyze the splits and determine if James started the race too fast or too slow. Adjusting the pacing strategy can help him maintain a consistent speed throughout the race and prevent early fatigue.

2. Hybrid Training:
Since James showed strength in some strength-based segments (Sled Pull, Burpees Broad Jump, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges), he should continue to focus on improving his strength and power while also incorporating specific running drills and exercises to enhance his running performance.

3. Transition Efficiency:
The Roxzone time (05:38) was faster than average, indicating that James was efficient in transitioning between exercises. To further improve his transition time, he should focus on improving his overall fitness and specifically work on increasing his speed and agility during these transitions.

4. Mental Preparation:
Develop mental strategies to maintain focus and motivation throughout the race. This can include visualization techniques, positive self-talk, and setting small goals for each segment to stay motivated and engaged.

In conclusion, James Watson had a strong performance in the 2023 Birmingham HYROX race. To further improve his performance, he should focus on improving his running segments by incorporating endurance training, interval training, and hill training. Additionally, he should work on specific strength exercises and technique improvements for the Sled Push segment. Implementing these training strategies and race strategies will help James enhance his overall performance and achieve even better results 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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