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
472 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 472 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 472 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Briddon Christian'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 Briddon Christian'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 472 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 Briddon Christian'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 Briddon Christian'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
04:10.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 472 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Christian Briddon displayed an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. Despite being in the age group of 50-54, he managed to rank in the top 63% of all 4107 athletes. His overall time was 01:57:17, a commendable feat given the intense nature of the race. Christian's total running time was 00:54:10, which was 02:55 faster than the average, showing his superior running capabilities. However, his performance in the first running segment was slower than average, indicating a potential area of improvement in pacing. His best running lap was at 00:05:30, which shows his capacity for fast speed.
Christian's performance suggests that he has a strong runner profile. This is evident in his consistently faster than average running times across most segments. However, he also demonstrated strength in some of the strength-based exercises like the sled push and rowing. This suggests that Christian is a hybrid athlete, excelling at both strength and running segments.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: Christian's performance in this segment was slower than average. To improve, he should focus on enhancing his strength and speed, particularly in his lower body to improve his squat and throw. Squats and medicine ball throws could be included in his training to improve this area.
Burpees Broad Jump: Christian fell behind the average time in this segment. He could enhance his performance by focusing on plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and broad jumps, to increase his explosive power.
Roxzone: His time in this segment was slower than average, indicating a need to improve his overall fitness and transition time. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) could help him enhance his endurance and speed, while practicing quick transitions between exercises could reduce his roxzone time.
Sled Pull and Farmers Carry: These segments require significant strength and endurance. Including weightlifting exercises like deadlifts and farmer's walks in his training regimen could improve his performance in these areas.
Running: Despite having a strong runner profile, Christian started the first running segment slower than average. Introducing interval training and tempo runs could help improve his pacing and overall running performance.
Race Strategies:
Christian should focus on improving his pacing strategy for the running segments, especially at the start of the race. Starting too slow can make it challenging to make up for lost time later in the race. He should aim to start at a pace close to his average running speed and maintain it throughout.
Given his hybrid athlete profile, Christian should also work on maximizing his transition times between strength and running segments. This could involve practicing transitions during training to build muscle memory and speed.
Finally, Christian should consider incorporating active recovery techniques during the race. This could mean slowing down his pace slightly during the running segments following strength exercises, allowing him to recover without completely stopping.