Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sydney 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 Farnsworth Ben'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 Farnsworth Ben'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 Farnsworth Ben'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 Farnsworth Ben'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
06:54.
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
Ben Farnsworth delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Sydney Hyrox event, securing an overall rank of 435 out of 1059 athletes, placing him in the top 41%. In his age group of 45-49, he ranked 34th, positioning him within the top 33% of competitors. His total running time of 00:40:32 was notably 03:03 faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile. However, pacing analysis suggests that while Ben started the race exceptionally strong, his performance dipped significantly during the Running 3 and Sled Pull segments. This indicates a possible early pacing error, causing fatigue in later stages. His overall performance leans towards a strong running capability, suggesting a runner profile with a need for enhanced strength training.
Segments to Improve
Sled Pull (00:03:28 slower than 25th percentile):
Ben struggled significantly with the Sled Pull, which was his worst segment. To improve, focus on building upper body and core strength.
Drills: Sled pulls with varied weights and distances to build endurance and technique.
Technique: Ensure proper form with a straight back and use of leg drive to assist in pulling the sled.
Wall Balls (00:02:28 slower than 25th percentile):
Ben's performance in Wall Balls suggests a need for better leg and shoulder endurance.
Exercises: Squats, shoulder presses, and wall ball drills with varying weights.
Drills: High-rep wall ball sets to simulate race conditions and improve endurance.
Technique: Focus on consistent breathing and using leg power to assist in the throw.
Sandbag Lunges (00:01:09 slower than 25th percentile):
Improvement in Sandbag Lunges requires enhanced lower body strength and stability.
Exercises: Lunges, step-ups, and sandbag carries to build leg strength.
Technique: Maintain an upright torso and controlled movements to optimize energy efficiency.
Burpees Broad Jump (00:00:53 slower than 25th percentile):
Enhancing explosive power and cardiovascular endurance can improve performance in this segment.
Exercises: Box jumps, burpee variations, and plyometric drills.
Technique: Focus on quick transitions from the floor to the jump to conserve energy.
Race Strategies
Pacing: Start the race at a more controlled pace to conserve energy for later segments, particularly the Running 3 and Sled Pull.
Roxzone Efficiency: Maintain current efficiency in transition zones, as Ben was significantly faster than average. This suggests good pacing and management in between exercises.
Compromised Running: Incorporate compromised running drills where Ben runs immediately after strength exercises to simulate race conditions and improve transition capabilities under fatigue.
Race Simulation: Regularly practice full or partial race simulations to build familiarity with the event’s demands and refine pacing strategy.