Season 22/23 2023 Glasgow (1543) HYROX (1410) Men (970) Houghton Mathew

Houghton Mathew Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 Glasgow 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 GBR Flag Men 35-39 #135002 01:32:20 138th in AG | Top 68.3% 661st | Top 68.1%
-01:14
44:21
Run Total
-00:08
05:33
Avg. Lap
+00:15
05:03
Best Lap
+02:46
41:53
Workout Total
+00:21
05:14
Avg. Workout
-01:30
06:11
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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

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 1000 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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Houghton Mathew'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 Houghton Mathew'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 1000 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 Houghton Mathew'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 Houghton Mathew'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 05:43. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:21 Potential Improvement 41.1% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 02:21 07:40 to 05:19 41.1%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:33 07:10 to 05:37 27.1%
Sled Push 01:09 04:08 to 02:59 20.1%
Wall Balls 00:36 07:21 to 06:45 10.5%
Run Total 00:04 44:21 to 44:17 1.2%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:25 to 04:25 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:42 to 04:42 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:43 to 04:43 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:44 to 01:44 0.0%

Splits Time

Houghton Mathew Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:13 00:00 04:48 +00:25 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:25 05:13 04:33 -00:08 04:48 +00:25
Running 2 05:03 09:38 05:16 -00:13 09:21 +00:17
Sled Push 04:08 14:41 03:08 +01:00 14:37 +00:04
Running 3 05:37 18:49 05:46 -00:09 17:45 +01:04
Sled Pull 04:42 24:26 05:23 -00:41 23:31 +00:55
Running 4 05:14 29:08 05:44 -00:30 28:54 +00:14
Burpees Broad Jump 07:10 34:22 05:57 +01:13 34:38 -00:16
Running 5 05:23 41:32 05:56 -00:33 40:35 +00:57
Rowing 04:43 46:55 04:58 -00:15 46:31 +00:24
Running 6 05:23 51:38 05:47 -00:24 51:29 +00:09
Farmers Carry 01:44 57:01 02:21 -00:37 57:16 -00:15
Running 7 05:24 58:45 05:44 -00:20 59:37 -00:52
Sandbag Lunges 07:40 01:04:09 05:34 +02:06 01:05:21 -01:12
Running 8 07:09 01:11:49 06:31 +00:38 01:10:55 +00:54
Wall Balls 07:21 01:18:58 07:13 +00:08 01:17:26 +01:32
Roxzone 06:11 01:32:20 07:41 -01:30 01:32:20
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Mathew Houghton had a solid performance in the HYROX race in Glasgow. He finished in the top 46% of all athletes and in the top 46% of his age group. His overall time of 01:32:20 is respectable, but there are areas where he can improve to further enhance his performance.

Mathew's total running time of 00:44:21 was 20 seconds slower than the average. This suggests that he may need to focus more on his overall fitness and transition time to improve his performance in the race. Additionally, his best running lap was 00:05:03, indicating that he has good speed and endurance.

Segments to Improve


1. Sandbag Lunges:
Mathew took 02:12 longer than the average time for this segment. To improve his performance in sandbag lunges, he can incorporate exercises such as lunges, squats, and deadlifts into his training routine. These exercises will strengthen his lower body and improve his endurance for carrying the sandbag.

2. Burpees Broad Jump:
Mathew lost 01:34 compared to the average time in this segment. To enhance his performance in burpees broad jump, he should focus on improving his burpee technique and explosiveness. Incorporating plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and squat jumps, will help him develop power and speed for the broad jumps.

3. Sled Push:
Mathew's time for the sled push was 00:39 slower than the average. To improve in this area, he should work on increasing his overall strength and power. Exercises such as sled pushes, deadlifts, and weighted squats will help him develop the necessary strength and power for the sled push.

4. Running 1:
Mathew's time for the first running segment was 00:34 slower than the average. To improve his running performance, he should focus on increasing his endurance and speed. Incorporating interval training, hill sprints, and tempo runs into his training routine will help him improve his running speed and efficiency.

5. Running 8:
Mathew's time for the final running segment was 00:33 slower than the average. To improve his performance in this segment, he should continue to work on his endurance and pacing. Incorporating long-distance runs, fartlek training, and race pace runs into his training routine will help him build endurance and improve his overall running performance.

Strategies


During the race, Mathew should focus on pacing himself and not starting too fast. It is important for him to maintain a steady pace throughout the race to avoid fatigue and potential burnout. He should also pay attention to his form and technique during the different segments to optimize his performance and minimize energy expenditure.

Additionally, Mathew should strategize his transitions between segments to minimize time spent in the roxzone. Practicing quick and efficient transitions during his training sessions will help him save valuable time during the race.

Overall, Mathew Houghton has shown great potential in the HYROX race. By implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, he can further improve his performance and achieve even 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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