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 Pickles James'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 Pickles James'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 Pickles James'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 Pickles James'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
02:42.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
James Pickles demonstrated a strong performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, ranking in the top 18% of all participants and the top 24% in his age group. His overall time was 01:18:05, with an impressive total running time of 00:38:36, which was 01:01 faster than the average time. This clearly indicates that James has a strong running profile.
However, it's worth noting that his performance seemed to decline in the transition phases, known as the 'Roxzone', where his time was 01:44 slower than average. This suggests that James may need to focus on improving his overall fitness and transition times to enhance his performance.
Considering the first four running segments, it appears that James started slower than average but gradually increased his pace throughout the race. This is a good strategy to avoid early exhaustion, but he might be able to gain some time by slightly increasing his initial pace.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: James's time in this area was significantly slower than average, suggesting that he might have taken more rest or had slower transitions. To improve this, he should work on his overall fitness and focus on quick transitions between exercises. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) might be beneficial here, as it can improve overall fitness and teach the body to recover quickly between intense bouts of exercise.
Sled Pull and Sled Push: James was slower than average in these strength-based segments. To improve in these areas, he should incorporate more strength training into his routine, specifically targeting the muscles used in these exercises (legs, core, and upper body). Deadlifts, squats, and push/pull exercises could be beneficial.
Sandbag Lunges: James was slightly slower than average in this segment. Adding more lunges and weighted lunges to his workouts may help improve his performance here. It would also be beneficial to work on his form and ensure he is performing these efficiently.
Race Strategies:
While James's strategy of starting slower and increasing his pace throughout the race is effective for endurance, he may benefit from starting at a slightly faster pace. This could help him shave off some time without significantly impacting his energy levels later in the race.
In addition, focusing on quick and efficient transitions between exercises (especially during the Roxzone) could also significantly improve his overall time. Practicing transitions during training could help improve speed and efficiency on race day.
Lastly, incorporating more strength training into his routine will not only help improve his performance in the strength-based segments but can also enhance his running performance and overall fitness level. This will help him become a more well-rounded athlete, capable of tackling all segments of the HYROX race with confidence and strength.
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