Buchanan Ben Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 Los Angeles 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 821 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

USA Flag Buchanan Ben Men 35-39 #114047 01:49:22 72nd in AG | Top 85.7% 338th | Top 83.9%
+04:59
58:12
Run Total
+00:38
07:16
Avg. Lap
+01:15
06:39
Best Lap
-05:39
40:46
Workout Total
-00:43
05:05
Avg. Workout
+00:36
10:29
Roxzone

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 821 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 821 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 821 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 07:23. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

07:02 Potential Improvement 95.3% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Focus During Training
Run Total 07:02 (From 58:12 to 51:10) 95.3%
Rowing 00:11 (From 05:28 to 05:17) 2.5%
Sandbag Lunges 00:06 (From 06:48 to 06:42) 1.4%
Ski Erg 00:04 (From 04:53 to 04:49) 0.9%
Sled Push 00:00 (From 02:50 to 02:50) 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 (From 06:13 to 06:13) 0.0%
BBJ 00:00 (From 06:12 to 06:12) 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 (From 02:01 to 02:01) 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 (From 06:21 to 06:21) 0.0%

Splits Time

Buchanan Ben Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 07:14 00:00 05:24 +01:50 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:53 07:14 04:47 +00:06 05:24 +01:50
Running 2 06:39 12:07 05:58 +00:41 10:11 +01:56
Sled Push 02:50 18:46 03:43 -00:53 16:09 +02:37
Running 3 07:04 21:36 06:35 +00:29 19:52 +01:44
Sled Pull 06:13 28:40 06:30 -00:17 26:27 +02:13
Running 4 07:09 34:53 06:35 +00:34 32:57 +01:56
Burpees Broad Jump 06:12 42:02 07:24 -01:12 39:32 +02:30
Running 5 07:15 48:14 06:56 +00:19 46:56 +01:18
Rowing 05:28 55:29 05:19 +00:09 53:52 +01:37
Running 6 07:02 01:00:57 06:42 +00:20 59:11 +01:46
Farmers Carry 02:01 01:07:59 02:43 -00:42 01:05:53 +02:06
Running 7 07:30 01:10:00 06:43 +00:47 01:08:36 +01:24
Sandbag Lunges 06:48 01:17:30 07:00 -00:12 01:15:19 +02:11
Running 8 08:22 01:24:18 08:11 +00:11 01:22:19 +01:59
Wall Balls 06:21 01:32:40 08:59 -02:38 01:30:30 +02:10
Roxzone 10:29 01:49:22 09:53 +00:36 01:49:22
Based on 821 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Ben Buchanan performed well in the HYROX race in Los Angeles, finishing in the top 53% of all athletes and the top 59% of his age group. His overall time was 01:49:22, with a total running time of 00:58:12, which was 07:46 slower than the average for his finish time. While his performance was solid, there are areas for improvement to enhance his overall performance.

Segments to Improve


1. Run Total:
Ben's total running time was slower than average, suggesting that he could benefit from improving his overall fitness and transition time. To improve in this segment, Ben should focus on increasing his cardiovascular endurance through regular running sessions. Incorporating interval training, such as hill sprints or tempo runs, can help improve his speed and endurance.

2. Running 1:
Ben's time in the first running segment was 02:05 slower than average. To improve his performance in this segment, Ben should focus on his running technique and form. He can work on his stride length and cadence, ensuring he maintains a consistent pace throughout the race. Incorporating drills such as high knees, butt kicks, and strides can help improve his running efficiency.

3. Best Lap:
Ben's best running lap was 00:06:39, which was within a reasonable range. To further improve his best lap time, Ben should focus on increasing his overall speed and endurance through interval training and speed workouts. Incorporating shorter, faster runs with periods of rest or recovery can help improve his speed and push him to achieve a faster best lap time.

4. Running 7:
Ben's time in this running segment was 00:49 slower than average. To improve in this segment, Ben should focus on maintaining his pace and endurance throughout the race. Incorporating longer distance runs and tempo runs can help improve his stamina and reduce the time lost in this segment.

5. Running 2:
Ben's time in the second running segment was 00:44 slower than average. To improve his performance in this segment, Ben should focus on increasing his speed and endurance. Incorporating interval training, such as fartlek runs or interval repeats, can help improve his speed and overall performance in this segment.

6. Roxzone:
Ben's time in the roxzone was 00:41 slower than average. To improve in this segment, Ben should work on improving his overall fitness and transition time. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, plyometric exercises, and practicing smooth transitions between exercises can help reduce the time spent in the roxzone.

Strategies


- Pacing: It is important for Ben to find a balance between pushing himself and maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Starting too fast can lead to burnout later on, while starting too slow can result in wasted time that could have been used to gain positions. Ben should aim to maintain a steady pace throughout the race, gradually increasing his effort as he progresses.

- Know Your Strengths: Based on the splits analysis, Ben seems to have a better profile in strength exercises compared to running. He should leverage this strength during the race by pushing harder in strength-related segments such as Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpees Broad Jump, and Farmers Carry.

- Efficient Transitions: Smooth and quick transitions between exercises can make a significant difference in overall race time. Ben should practice transitioning between exercises efficiently, ensuring he wastes minimal time during the roxzone.

- Mental Preparation: HYROX races can be physically and mentally demanding. Ben should mentally prepare himself before the race, visualizing successful completion of each segment and maintaining a positive mindset throughout.

In conclusion, while Ben Buchanan performed well in the HYROX race, there are areas for improvement to enhance his overall performance. By focusing on specific training strategies and techniques, such as improving overall fitness, refining running technique, and optimizing transitions, Ben can work towards achieving 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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