Burns John
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 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.
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 Burns John'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 Burns John'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 Burns John'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 Burns John'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
04:39.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:12
Potential Improvement
68.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
John Burns showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Glasgow HYROX race, finishing within the top 77% of all athletes and the top 67% in his age group. His overall time was 01:35:06 with a total running time of 00:48:56, which was slightly slower than the average. This suggests John has a more balanced profile between running and strength but tends to lean a bit more towards strength, as evidenced by his faster-than-average performance in exercises like the Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. However, his pacing appeared to start off too fast, as indicated by a relatively quicker first running split compared to subsequent ones, which may have contributed to slower times in later running segments and strength exercises.
Segments to Improve:
- Sled Push: John's Sled Push time was significantly slower than average. To improve, focus on lower body strength and power. Incorporate exercises like heavy sled drags, squats, and leg presses into training. Also, practice pushing a weighted sled on different surfaces to mimic race conditions better.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slower than average, indicating a need for improved explosive power and stamina. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, jump squats, and burpee variations will help. Also, focus on improving technique to ensure each jump covers maximum distance with minimal energy expenditure.
- Wall Balls: Despite being faster than average in this segment, there's room for improvement. Enhance shoulder and core stability through exercises like overhead presses, medicine ball slams, and planks. Practice wall ball shots focusing on form and efficiency to increase the speed and accuracy of each rep.
Race Strategies:
- Start Pace Management: Given the indication of starting too fast, John should focus on a more conservative start, pacing himself to conserve energy for the latter half of the race. Interval training can help simulate race conditions, teaching energy management across the race's duration.
- Strength and Running Balance: To better balance his running and strength performance, John should incorporate combined workouts into his training, such as running intervals followed by strength exercises. This will help him maintain running speed even after taxing strength segments.
- Transition Efficiency (Roxzone): With a faster-than-average Roxzone time, John is already doing well in transitions. However, further reducing this time through practicing quick transitions and minimizing rest between exercises can still yield benefits. Drills that simulate the quick switch from running to strength exercises will be particularly useful.
- Recovery and Nutrition: Implementing a structured recovery and nutrition plan will support increased training demands and help improve overall performance. This includes focusing on post-workout recovery, hydration, and a balanced diet to fuel the body for both endurance and strength.
By focusing on these targeted areas for improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, John Burns can expect to see enhanced performance in future HYROX races, potentially moving up in both his age group and overall rankings.
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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