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
638 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 638 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 638 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Coates Craig'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 Coates Craig'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 638 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 Coates Craig'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 Coates Craig'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
11:57.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 638 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Craig Coates showed a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. His overall rank was in the top 61% of all athletes, and in his age group (50-54), he ranked in the top 62%. His total running time was impressive, being 08:27 faster than average, which signifies his strength in running. This suggests that Craig has a more runner-oriented profile. His pace and endurance were particularly strong in the middle portions of the race, with consistently faster-than-average times from Running 2 through to Running 6.
Segments to Improve:
Despite his overall strong performance, there were three segments where Craig significantly underperformed compared to the average: Wall Balls, Sandbag Lunges and Burpees Broad Jump. These segments appear to highlight a need for improved strength and explosive power.
Wall Balls: This segment was significantly slower than average, indicating a need for improved strength and endurance. Specific exercises to help improve performance in this area could include squats and thrusters to build leg strength, and medicine ball tosses to develop explosive power and coordination.
Sandbag Lunges: Craig's performance in this segment was also slower than average, suggesting a need for improved leg strength and endurance. Training suggestions include weighted lunges and squats, as well as hill sprints to build muscular endurance.
Burpees Broad Jump: Again, performance in this segment was slower than average. This exercise requires a combination of strength, power, and coordination. To improve in this area, consider incorporating plyometric exercises such as box jumps and power cleans into training routines, as well as burpees to improve overall cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.
Furthermore, although Craig's Roxzone time was faster than average, there's still room for improvement. This could be achieved by focusing on improving overall fitness levels, as well as working on transition techniques between exercises.
Race Strategies:
Going forward, Craig should consider the following strategies to improve his race performance:
Pacing: Although Craig's overall running time was faster than average, his time for Running 1 was slower. This suggests that he might benefit from a faster start to the race. Working on speed training and endurance can help improve the pace from the beginning.
Strength Training: Given the slower times in strength-focused exercises, incorporating more strength training into his routine would be beneficial. This could include weightlifting, resistance training, and bodyweight exercises.
Transition: Improving transition times can also help to improve overall race performance. This can be achieved by practicing transitions between different exercises during training sessions, as well as working on overall fitness levels to reduce fatigue.