Penfound Jack Hyrox Result

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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 55-59 #154038 01:34:41 22nd in AG | Top 56.4% 957th | Top 73.6%
-00:48
45:55
Run Total
-00:06
05:44
Avg. Lap
-00:26
04:29
Best Lap
-00:35
39:26
Workout Total
-00:05
04:55
Avg. Workout
+01:21
09:20
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 Penfound Jack'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 Penfound Jack'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 Penfound Jack'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 Penfound Jack'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 02:36. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:13 Potential Improvement 46.8% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 01:13 06:48 to 05:35 46.8%
Wall Balls 01:08 08:17 to 07:09 43.6%
Run Total 00:15 45:55 to 45:40 9.6%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:15 to 04:15 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:31 to 02:31 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:33 to 04:33 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 05:51 to 05:51 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:56 to 04:56 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:15 to 02:15 0.0%

Splits Time

Penfound Jack Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:29 00:00 04:57 -00:28 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:15 04:29 04:35 -00:20 04:57 -00:28
Running 2 04:51 08:44 05:23 -00:32 09:32 -00:48
Sled Push 02:31 13:35 03:11 -00:40 14:55 -01:20
Running 3 05:45 16:06 05:53 -00:08 18:06 -02:00
Sled Pull 04:33 21:51 05:31 -00:58 23:59 -02:08
Running 4 05:46 26:24 05:52 -00:06 29:30 -03:06
Burpees Broad Jump 05:51 32:10 06:09 -00:18 35:22 -03:12
Running 5 05:55 38:01 06:04 -00:09 41:31 -03:30
Rowing 04:56 43:56 05:01 -00:05 47:35 -03:39
Running 6 06:04 48:52 05:54 +00:10 52:36 -03:44
Farmers Carry 02:15 54:56 02:24 -00:09 58:30 -03:34
Running 7 06:11 57:11 05:53 +00:18 01:00:54 -03:43
Sandbag Lunges 06:48 01:03:22 05:46 +01:02 01:06:47 -03:25
Running 8 06:54 01:10:10 06:45 +00:09 01:12:33 -02:23
Wall Balls 08:17 01:17:04 07:24 +00:53 01:19:18 -02:14
Roxzone 09:20 01:34:41 07:59 +01:21 01:34:41
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Jack Penfound's performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX race places him commendably within the top 50% of all athletes and the top 42% within his age group, highlighting a strong competitive edge among his peers. His overall time of 01:34:41, alongside a total running time that is slightly slower than average, suggests a balanced yet more strength-oriented athlete profile, as indicated by his superior performance in strength-focused segments such as the Sled Push and Sled Pull. However, Jack's pacing appeared to start strong but waned in later running segments and specific exercises, suggesting potential areas for pacing strategy adjustments and endurance improvements.

Segments to Improve:

  • Run Total & Roxzone: The total running time and Roxzone segments indicate a need for improved endurance and transition efficiency. Incorporating interval training with short, high-intensity bursts followed by brief recovery periods can enhance cardiovascular capacity. Transition drills that mimic the switch from running to strength exercises will also be beneficial. Practicing quick, efficient movements between stations can shave off valuable seconds.
  • Sandbag Lunges: A notable time loss in this segment suggests a need for increased lower body strength and endurance. Incorporating lunges with gradually increasing weight, step-up exercises, and resistance band workouts can bolster leg muscle endurance and power, crucial for improving performance in sandbag lunges.
  • Wall Balls: The slower performance in Wall Balls points to potential improvements in upper body strength, coordination, and squatting technique. Wall Ball drills focusing on squat depth and explosiveness, along with upper body strength exercises like push presses and medicine ball throws, will help. Emphasizing form correction, particularly in the squat phase and the transition to the throw, can yield significant time improvements.

Race Strategies:

  • Pacing: Given Jack's tendency to start strong but lose pace, adopting a more conservative start might conserve energy for a stronger finish. Utilizing a pacing strategy that divides the race into segments, aiming to maintain a steady effort level throughout, can prevent early burnout and improve overall performance.
  • Transition Practice: Focusing on transition efficiency, especially in the Roxzone, can offer time savings. Practicing exact sequences of movements from running to strength exercises and vice versa in training sessions can enhance fluidity and reduce transition times during the race.
  • Endurance Training: Given the total running time slower than average, increasing endurance through longer, steady-state runs mixed with interval training can improve cardiovascular capacity and running efficiency. This would also help in maintaining a strong pace throughout the race and reducing time lost in running segments.
  • Strength Balancing: While Jack shows a strong inclination towards strength segments, balancing this with targeted running improvements will enhance his hybrid athlete profile. Tailoring training to address weaknesses while maintaining strengths will create a more rounded performance capability.

By focusing on these areas, Jack Penfound can turn identified weaknesses into strengths and potentially improve his overall race performance in future HYROX events. Tailoring his training to address specific needs while adopting strategic pacing and transition practices during races will be key to achieving his performance goals.

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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