Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 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
477 similar athletes.
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 477 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 477 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Safdar Riyaz'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 Safdar Riyaz'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 477 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 Safdar Riyaz'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 Safdar Riyaz'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
08:19.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 477 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Riyaz Safdar has shown a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. His overall rank placed him in the top 62% of all athletes and top 64% in his age group (40-44). He demonstrated significant strength in running, with a total running time that was 03:06 faster than average, which indicates a strong runner profile. Looking at his splits, he showed a consistent pace in the early running stages, starting slightly faster than average in Running 1 and 2. However, it was observed that his pace slowed down in Running 3 which could indicate that he may have started off too fast and thus, fatigued earlier.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: Riyaz's performance in this segment was significantly slower than average by 07:49. To improve in this area, Riyaz should focus on his form and strength. Wall Ball workouts, which include exercises like wall ball squats, wall ball shots and wall ball clean, can be incorporated into his regular training routine to build stamina and strength.
Roxzone: Riyaz took 01:56 longer than average in this segment, indicating room for improvement. In order to enhance his overall fitness and transition time, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) can be introduced. This will also help in boosting his endurance and speed.
Rowing: Riyaz's rowing time was 00:19 slower than the average. Incorporating more rowing drills into his training, focusing on improving stroke rate and power, can greatly benefit his performance. He could also benefit from technical rowing exercises to improve his form and efficiency on the rower.
Sled Push: Riyaz performed the sled push 00:21 faster than the average. However, to further improve this segment, he should incorporate more resistance training into his routine. The use of weight sleds can help in building strength and power.
Race Strategies:
Riyaz should consider a more measured pace at the start of the race to conserve energy for the later stages. This could help prevent the slowdown observed in Running 3. It may also be beneficial for Riyaz to practice transitioning between different exercises to improve his Roxzone performance. Focusing on recovery post-race is equally important. Techniques such as foam rolling, stretching, and adequate nutrition can help speed up recovery and prepare him for his next race.