Armstrong Simon Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Madrid 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 35-39 #155013 01:23:58 101st in AG | Top 44.9% 449th | Top 42.2%
-02:23
39:33
Run Total
-00:17
04:57
Avg. Lap
+00:09
04:38
Best Lap
+01:01
36:27
Workout Total
+00:08
04:33
Avg. Workout
+01:26
08:03
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 Armstrong Simon'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 Armstrong Simon'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 Armstrong Simon'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 Armstrong Simon'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 03:05. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:15 Potential Improvement 40.5% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sled Push 01:15 03:53 to 02:38 40.5%
Wall Balls 00:49 06:42 to 05:53 26.5%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:39 05:29 to 04:50 21.1%
Sled Pull 00:17 04:48 to 04:31 9.2%
Rowing 00:05 04:47 to 04:42 2.7%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:21 to 04:21 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:58 to 01:58 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 04:29 to 04:29 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 39:33 to 39:33 0.0%

Splits Time

Armstrong Simon Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:55 00:00 04:33 +00:22 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:21 04:55 04:25 -00:04 04:33 +00:22
Running 2 04:38 09:16 04:53 -00:15 08:58 +00:18
Sled Push 03:53 13:54 02:52 +01:01 13:51 +00:03
Running 3 04:53 17:47 05:19 -00:26 16:43 +01:04
Sled Pull 04:48 22:40 04:50 -00:02 22:02 +00:38
Running 4 04:42 27:28 05:17 -00:35 26:52 +00:36
Burpees Broad Jump 05:29 32:10 05:09 +00:20 32:09 +00:01
Running 5 05:06 37:39 05:26 -00:20 37:18 +00:21
Rowing 04:47 42:45 04:46 +00:01 42:44 +00:01
Running 6 05:01 47:32 05:18 -00:17 47:30 +00:02
Farmers Carry 01:58 52:33 02:09 -00:11 52:48 -00:15
Running 7 04:59 54:31 05:17 -00:18 54:57 -00:26
Sandbag Lunges 04:29 59:30 04:58 -00:29 01:00:14 -00:44
Running 8 05:22 01:03:59 05:52 -00:30 01:05:12 -01:13
Wall Balls 06:42 01:09:21 06:17 +00:25 01:11:04 -01:43
Roxzone 08:03 01:23:58 06:37 +01:26 01:23:58
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Simon Armstrong has put on an impressive performance in the 2024 Madrid Hyrox race, placing in the top 29% of all athletes and top 34% in his age group. He demonstrated a clear strength in running, with a total running time that was 2:36 minutes faster than the average. This suggests that Simon has a strong runner's profile. His best running lap was timed at 4:38, indicating a high level of stamina and speed. However, he seemed to start slower than average in the first running segment, but gradually picked up speed in subsequent segments. This could indicate a more conservative start, which allowed him to maintain a faster overall pace later in the race.

Segments to Improve:

  • Roxzone: Simon's time in the Roxzone was 1:32 slower than average, suggesting that he may need to work on his transition times and overall fitness. To improve this, he could incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his routine to boost his cardiovascular fitness and mimic the fast-paced changes between exercises in a Hyrox race. He could also practice transitions between different exercises to reduce time spent in the Roxzone.
  • Sled Push: Simon was 59 seconds slower than average in the Sled Push segment. To improve his performance, he could focus on strengthening his lower body and core muscles. Squats, deadlifts, and weighted lunges would be beneficial. Additionally, he could practice sled pushing specifically to get accustomed to the movement and build endurance.
  • Wall Balls: Simon was 27 seconds slower than average in the Wall Balls segment. This could indicate a need for improved muscular endurance and strength, especially in the lower body and shoulders. Exercises like squats, lunges, and shoulder presses could help improve performance in this area. Practicing the actual wall ball exercise would also be beneficial to improve form and efficiency.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Simon was 24 seconds slower than average in this segment. Incorporating plyometric exercises, like box jumps or broad jumps, could help improve explosive power. Practicing burpees separately could also help improve cardiovascular endurance and efficiency of movement.
  • Sled Pull: Simon was on par with the average time in this segment, but there's room for improvement. Training should focus on back and arm strength as well as lower body power. Exercises like rows, pull-ups, and deadlifts could help improve performance in this area.

Race Strategies:

Simon should consider starting at a slightly faster pace to gain an early advantage, given his overall running strength. However, he should be careful not to burn out too early. He should also focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race to conserve energy for the more challenging segments later on.

For the strength segments, it would be beneficial for Simon to focus on maintaining a steady rhythm and pace instead of attempting to complete them as fast as possible, which could lead to fatigue and a drop in performance in subsequent segments. He should also focus on improving his transitions between different exercises to reduce time spent in the Roxzone.

Finally, incorporating more specific training for the strength segments into his routine could help improve his overall performance in the race.

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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