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.
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 Sugden Mark'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 Sugden Mark'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 Sugden Mark'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 Sugden Mark'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
05:27.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Mark Sugden, in the 50-54 age group, showed a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox event. With an overall rank of 1812, he placed in the top 44% of 4107 athletes. More impressively, he ranked 73 in his age group, placing him in the top 31% of 232 athletes. Mark completed the race in 01:31:49, with a total running time of 00:41:46, which is 03:48 faster than the average. This indicates that Mark's overall fitness and running ability are strong.
Mark's race pacing seemed quite consistent, with his best running lap at 00:04:57. This suggests a balanced approach to the race. He did not start too fast or too slow, maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. However, his performance in the first running segment was slower than average, indicating that he might need to work on his starting pace. It appears that Mark is a hybrid athlete, displaying strengths in both running and strength exercises.
Segments to Improve
Sled Pull: This was a challenging segment for Mark, with a time of 00:06:49, which is 01:31 slower than the average. To improve in this area, Mark could incorporate more strength training into his routine, particularly focusing on his upper body and core. Exercises such as weighted pull-ups, rows, and deadlifts could help improve his sled pull performance.
Burpees Broad Jump: Mark completed this segment in 00:06:54, which is 01:03 slower than average. To enhance his performance in burpees broad jump, plyometric exercises would be beneficial. Box jumps, squat jumps, and broad jumps can all be used to increase explosive power and improve burpee performance.
Farmers Carry: This segment took Mark 00:03:26, which is 01:06 slower than the average. To improve his time in the Farmers Carry, Mark could focus on grip strength exercises such as dead hangs, farmer's walks, and wrist curls. Strengthening his core and legs with squats and lunges may also be beneficial.
Race Strategies
Mark should consider implementing a few strategies during his races for better performance. Firstly, he may want to work on a faster start without expending too much energy. This could involve training with sprint-start drills or incorporating high-intensity interval training into his routine. Secondly, focusing on transition times between exercises could help shave valuable seconds off his overall time. This could be practiced by simulating race conditions in training, with quick transitions between different exercises. Finally, considering Mark's strong running performance, he could try pushing his pace slightly in the running segments to capitalize on this strength.