Donald Paul Hyrox Result

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 1000 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

GBR Flag Donald Paul Men 40-44 #130047 01:25:09 222nd in AG | Top 44.9% 1346th | Top 49.1%
-04:30
37:56
Run Total
-00:34
04:44
Avg. Lap
-00:18
04:14
Best Lap
+05:01
40:59
Workout Total
+00:38
05:07
Avg. Workout
-00:29
06:17
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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

Run, Baby, Run!

We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Station Showdown

We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Fast, slow, or steady?

Here’s the full breakdown of the race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where you hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Expected Finish Time

With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station. Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.

Spread of Splits Time

This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack. Compare performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.

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 his 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 06:47. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:26 Potential Improvement 35.9% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Focus During Training
BBJ 02:26 (From 07:24 to 04:58) 35.9%
Farmers Carry 01:14 (From 03:16 to 02:02) 18.2%
Sled Pull 00:59 (From 05:36 to 04:37) 14.5%
Wall Balls 00:53 (From 06:54 to 06:01) 13.0%
Sled Push 00:33 (From 03:14 to 02:41) 8.1%
Sandbag Lunges 00:32 (From 05:20 to 04:48) 7.9%
Rowing 00:09 (From 04:52 to 04:43) 2.2%
Ski Erg 00:01 (From 04:23 to 04:22) 0.2%
Run Total 00:00 (From 37:56 to 37:56) 0.0%

Splits Time

Donald Paul Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:45 00:00 04:35 +00:10 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:23 04:45 04:26 -00:03 04:35 +00:10
Running 2 04:14 09:08 04:56 -00:42 09:01 +00:07
Sled Push 03:14 13:22 02:52 +00:22 13:57 -00:35
Running 3 04:40 16:36 05:23 -00:43 16:49 -00:13
Sled Pull 05:36 21:16 04:53 +00:43 22:12 -00:56
Running 4 04:34 26:52 05:20 -00:46 27:05 -00:13
Burpees Broad Jump 07:24 31:26 05:17 +02:07 32:25 -00:59
Running 5 04:50 38:50 05:31 -00:41 37:42 +01:08
Rowing 04:52 43:40 04:48 +00:04 43:13 +00:27
Running 6 04:38 48:32 05:22 -00:44 48:01 +00:31
Farmers Carry 03:16 53:10 02:10 +01:06 53:23 -00:13
Running 7 04:52 56:26 05:21 -00:29 55:33 +00:53
Sandbag Lunges 05:20 01:01:18 05:04 +00:16 01:00:54 +00:24
Running 8 05:26 01:06:38 05:57 -00:31 01:05:58 +00:40
Wall Balls 06:54 01:12:04 06:28 +00:26 01:11:55 +00:09
Roxzone 06:17 01:25:09 06:46 -00:29 01:25:09
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance:

Paul Donald, a HYROX athlete in the 40-44 age group, performed commendably in the 2024 Birmingham event. His overall rank was 1346, placing him in the top 41% of 3261 athletes, while in his age group he ranked 222, putting him in the top 38% of 579 athletes. His total running time was 00:37:56, which was faster by 04:45 than the average participant. As for his acceleration, he displayed a consistent pattern of gaining speed as the race progressed, indicating a well-paced strategy.

Paul demonstrated a strong running profile, outperforming the average running time with his best running lap recorded at 00:04:14. However, while his running prowess is evident, it seems that he could benefit from additional strength training to improve his overall time.

Segments to Improve:

  • Burpees Broad Jump: With a time of 00:07:24, Paul was considerably slower in this segment. Focusing on plyometric exercises, such as box jumps or plyo push-ups, could help improve his explosive strength and agility, which are crucial for this exercise.
  • Sled Pull: His performance in this segment was slower than average, indicating a potential area of improvement. Strengthening his posterior chain muscles with exercises like deadlifts, hamstring curls, and back extensions could enhance his performance in this segment.
  • Farmers Carry: Paul's time of 00:03:16 was slower than the average. Strength training for the upper body, focusing on grip strength and shoulder stability, can be beneficial. Exercises can include farmers walks, dumbbell shrugs, and various grip strengthening drills.
  • Wall Balls: Paul took longer in this segment as well. He could improve his performance by incorporating more functional fitness exercises, such as thrusters and kettlebell swings, to work on his lower body strength and coordination.

Race Strategies:

Given Paul's strong running profile, he should aim to maximize this strength by maintaining a steady pace throughout the race and conserving enough energy for the strength-based segments. He can also try to shorten his rest periods and transitions between segments to increase his overall speed. Employing endurance training techniques, such as interval running and hill sprints, can further enhance his running performance.

For the strength-based segments, focusing on correct form and technique can prevent fatigue and injury, enabling him to maintain a good pace throughout the race. Strength training should be incorporated into his routine, focusing on the specific muscles used in the Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, and Wall Balls segments. Finally, incorporating recovery strategies, such as proper nutrition and rest, can help ensure optimal performance on race day.

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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Harron Jamie 2023 Madrid 01:25:14
Assendelft Fulco 2024 Amsterdam 01:25:38
Mcguinness Liam 2022 London 01:25:18
Dickinson Robert 2024 Dublin 01:24:49
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