Taylor Darren Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 Melbourne 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 Melbourne (865) HYROX (767) Men (537) Taylor Darren

AUS AUS Flag Men 40-44 #115033 01:37:16 74th in AG | Top 76.3% 380th | Top 70.8%

Performance Highlights

-03:16
44:24
Run Total
-00:24
05:33
Avg. Lap
-00:36
04:23
Best Lap
+05:32
46:56
Workout Total
+00:42
05:52
Avg. Workout
-02:16
06:00
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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 Taylor Darren'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 Taylor Darren'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 Taylor Darren'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 Taylor Darren'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 06:35. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:38 Potential Improvement 55.2% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 03:38 09:51 to 06:13 55.2%
Wall Balls 00:52 08:20 to 07:28 13.2%
Farmers Carry 00:51 03:16 to 02:25 12.9%
Sandbag Lunges 00:37 06:25 to 05:48 9.4%
Ski Erg 00:18 04:55 to 04:37 4.6%
Sled Push 00:08 03:23 to 03:15 2.0%
Sled Pull 00:07 05:40 to 05:33 1.8%
Rowing 00:04 05:06 to 05:02 1.0%
Run Total 00:00 44:24 to 44:24 0.0%

Splits Time

Taylor Darren Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:23 00:00 05:00 -00:37 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:55 04:23 04:38 +00:17 05:00 -00:37
Running 2 04:41 09:18 05:26 -00:45 09:38 -00:20
Sled Push 03:23 13:59 03:19 +00:04 15:04 -01:05
Running 3 05:26 17:22 05:58 -00:32 18:23 -01:01
Sled Pull 05:40 22:48 05:41 -00:01 24:21 -01:33
Running 4 05:26 28:28 05:57 -00:31 30:02 -01:34
Burpees Broad Jump 09:51 33:54 06:25 +03:26 35:59 -02:05
Running 5 05:30 43:45 06:13 -00:43 42:24 +01:21
Rowing 05:06 49:15 05:05 +00:01 48:37 +00:38
Running 6 05:56 54:21 06:02 -00:06 53:42 +00:39
Farmers Carry 03:16 01:00:17 02:26 +00:50 59:44 +00:33
Running 7 05:30 01:03:33 06:01 -00:31 01:02:10 +01:23
Sandbag Lunges 06:25 01:09:03 05:59 +00:26 01:08:11 +00:52
Running 8 07:37 01:15:28 06:59 +00:38 01:14:10 +01:18
Wall Balls 08:20 01:23:05 07:51 +00:29 01:21:09 +01:56
Roxzone 06:00 01:37:16 08:16 -02:16 01:37:16
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Darren Taylor performed well in the HYROX race in the 2023 Melbourne event. He achieved an overall rank of 380, which puts him in the top 49% of 767 athletes. In his age group (40-44), he ranked 74th, placing him in the top 58% of 127 athletes. His overall time was 01:37:16, and his total running time was 00:44:24, which is 01:35 faster than the average.

Darren's best running lap was 00:04:23, indicating that he is a strong runner. His running splits were consistently faster than average, especially in Running 1, Running 2, Running 3, Running 4, and Running 5. However, he struggled in certain segments such as Burpees Broad Jump, Farmers Carry, Wall Balls, Sandbag Lunges, and Running 8. These segments caused him to lose significant time compared to the average.

Segments to Improve


1. Burpees Broad Jump:
Darren's time of 00:09:51 in this segment was 03:49 slower than average. To improve this, he should focus on increasing his power and explosiveness. Incorporating exercises such as plyometric push-ups and box jumps into his training routine can help improve his explosiveness. Additionally, practicing burpees with a broad jump in training can help him become more efficient in this segment.

2. Farmers Carry:
Darren's time of 00:03:16 in this segment was 00:45 slower than average. To improve his performance in Farmers Carry, he should focus on building grip strength and overall endurance. Exercises such as farmer's walks and deadlifts can help improve his grip strength. Additionally, incorporating interval training with weights in his training routine can help him build the necessary endurance for this segment.

3. Wall Balls:
Darren's time of 00:08:20 in this segment was 00:33 slower than average. To improve his performance in Wall Balls, he should focus on building leg strength and improving his technique. Squats, lunges, and box jumps can help enhance his leg strength. He should also work on maintaining a consistent rhythm and proper form during the wall ball exercise, ensuring that he fully extends his hips and arms with each repetition.

4. Sandbag Lunges:
Darren's time of 00:06:25 in this segment was 00:29 slower than average. To improve his performance in Sandbag Lunges, he should focus on improving his lower body strength and stability. Squats, lunges, and step-ups with weights can help strengthen his legs and improve his stability. Additionally, practicing lunges with a sandbag in training can help him get accustomed to the specific demands of this segment.

5. Running 8:
Darren's time of 00:07:37 in this segment was 00:28 slower than average. To improve his performance in Running 8, he should focus on improving his cardiovascular endurance and pacing. Incorporating interval training, tempo runs, and hill workouts into his training routine can help improve his endurance. Additionally, practicing pacing strategies during training runs can help him maintain a consistent and efficient pace during this segment.

6. Ski Erg:
Darren's time of 00:04:55 in this segment was 00:21 slower than average. To improve his performance in Ski Erg, he should focus on improving his upper body strength and technique. Exercises such as rowing, pull-ups, and push-ups can help enhance his upper body strength. Additionally, practicing proper technique on the Ski Erg machine, including maintaining a smooth and efficient pulling motion, can help improve his performance.

Strategies


1. Pacing:
Darren should focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. While he performed well in the running segments, he should be cautious not to start too fast and burn out later in the race. Consistency in pacing can help him maintain energy levels and improve overall performance.

2. Transitions:
To improve his performance in the roxzone (transition time), Darren should work on improving his overall fitness and reducing transition time. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and specific transition drills into his training routine can help him become more efficient in transitioning between segments.

3. Strength Training:
Since Darren's total running time was faster than average, he should focus on incorporating more strength training exercises into his routine. This can help him improve his overall strength and power, which can benefit him in segments such as Burpees Broad Jump, Farmers Carry, Wall Balls, and Sandbag Lunges.

4. Running Training:
While Darren performed well in the running segments, he can still benefit from incorporating specific running workouts into his training routine. Interval training, tempo runs, and hill workouts can help improve his running speed, endurance, and overall performance in the race.

Overall, Darren Taylor has shown strengths in running and certain segments of the HYROX race. By focusing on improving specific segments and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, he can enhance his overall performance and achieve better results in future races.

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