Williams Craig
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
295 similar athletes.
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 295 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 295 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Williams 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 Williams 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 295 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 Williams 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 Williams 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
07:01.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
04:34
Potential Improvement
65.1%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Craig Williams demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX, finishing in the top 66% of his age group and overall. His initial running segments showed a promising start, outpacing the average, but as the race progressed, his running times slowed, indicating potential issues with endurance or pacing. Craig's strengths lie in his ability to perform well in short bursts, as indicated by his faster-than-average times in the Ski Erg, Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, and Sandbag Lunges. However, his overall running time was slower than average, suggesting a need for improved running endurance and strength-based conditioning to balance his athlete profile. His Roxzone time was faster than average, indicating efficient transitions, but there is room for improvement in overall fitness to enhance this further.
Segments to Improve:
- Sled Push: Craig's sled push time was significantly slower than average. To improve, focus on lower body strength and power. Incorporate exercises like weighted squats, leg presses, and sled drags into training. Practice pushing a sled with incrementally increasing weight to build specific muscle groups and improve technique.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was considerably slower, indicating a need for explosive power and better technique. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and broad jumps will help build explosive strength. Additionally, practicing the burpees broad jump with emphasis on form and efficiency in movement can reduce time lost.
- Wall Balls: To address the time lost in wall balls, focus on improving upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance. Include exercises such as thrusters, kettlebell swings, and medicine ball slams. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can also improve endurance for sustained performance across similar activities.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Craig's initial running segments suggest a strong start, but pacing issues appear as the race progresses. Implementing a more conservative start, focusing on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race, can help conserve energy for more consistent performance across all segments. Interval training can simulate race conditions to improve pacing strategy.
- Strength and Endurance Balance: Given Craig's slower total running time, incorporating a balanced training regimen that enhances both running endurance and strength is crucial. Combining long-distance runs with strength training sessions throughout the week can create a more well-rounded athlete profile.
- Transition Efficiency: While Craig's Roxzone time indicates efficient transitions, further improvement can still shave off crucial seconds. Practicing quick transitions between different types of exercises can enhance overall performance. Simulating race conditions, where Craig moves rapidly from running to strength exercises, can help in this area.
- Recovery and Nutrition: Implementing strategies for quick recovery between segments and maintaining optimal nutrition can significantly impact performance. Focus on hydration, proper fueling before and during the race, and active recovery techniques to maintain peak performance throughout.
In summary, Craig Williams has shown promising potential in specific areas of the HYROX race but needs to focus on improving his running endurance, strength, and pacing to elevate his overall performance. A tailored training program that addresses these key areas, combined with strategic race pacing and efficient transitions, will help Craig achieve better results in future races.
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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