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
527 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 527 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 527 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Gerrard Brad'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 Gerrard Brad'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 527 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 Gerrard Brad'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 Gerrard Brad'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
10:04.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 527 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Brad Gerrard's performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX event showed his exceptional running skills. The total running time was 10:52 faster than the average, indicating that he is certainly a strong runner. His best running lap time was a remarkable 00:05:06. He started the race at a quicker pace than average, with running 1 being 00:43 faster than average. This trend continued throughout the race with Brad consistently outperforming the average running times. However, his overall rank and rank in his age group suggest that he has room for improvement in other fitness areas, particularly in strength-based challenges.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: This segment was the most challenging for Brad, as he was 06:34 slower than the average. To improve, he should incorporate wall ball exercises into his regular training routine. Focusing on proper squat form and throwing technique will help increase his speed and efficiency in this segment.
Roxzone: Brad's Roxzone time was 03:46 slower than the average. This suggests that he may need to improve his transition efficiency and overall fitness. Cross-training exercises that mimic the movements and intensity of race day can help in this area. Additionally, practicing transitions between exercises can lead to significant time savings.
Farmers Carry: Brad's time in this segment was 02:17 slower than average. To improve his farmers carry performance, he could incorporate grip strength exercises into his routine, such as dead hangs and farmer's walks. Practicing the farmers carry with incrementally increasing weight can also help improve his performance.
Sled Push: This was another segment where Brad was slower than average. To improve, he could focus on exercises that strengthen his lower body and core, such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts. Practicing the sled push with varying weights can also be beneficial.
Race Strategies
Despite his strong running performance, Brad needs to balance his strength and endurance to excel in HYROX races. He should consider pacing himself more evenly throughout the race, especially in the early running segments to conserve energy for the strength-based exercises. Moreover, focusing on improving the transition between activities, especially into the Roxzone, can help shave off valuable time from his overall race performance. Lastly, incorporating specific strength exercises into his training routine, particularly those related to the segments he struggled with, will also be essential.