Souness Neil 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.

Season 23/24 2024 Glasgow (2853) HYROX (2585) Men (1770) Souness Neil

GBR GBR Flag Men 35-39 #184025 01:25:43 176th in AG | Top 47.7% 866th | Top 48.9%

Performance Highlights

-01:05
41:35
Run Total
-00:07
05:12
Avg. Lap
+00:14
04:48
Best Lap
+02:21
38:35
Workout Total
+00:18
04:49
Avg. Workout
-01:13
05:38
Roxzone

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 Souness Neil'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 Souness Neil'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 Souness Neil'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 Souness Neil'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 04:37. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:56 Potential Improvement 41.9% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Wall Balls 01:56 07:59 to 06:03 41.9%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:31 06:31 to 05:00 32.9%
Ski Erg 00:27 04:50 to 04:23 9.7%
Sled Pull 00:20 04:58 to 04:38 7.2%
Sled Push 00:11 02:53 to 02:42 4.0%
Rowing 00:11 04:55 to 04:44 4.0%
Farmers Carry 00:01 02:04 to 02:03 0.4%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 04:25 to 04:25 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 41:35 to 41:35 0.0%

Splits Time

Souness Neil Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:03 00:00 04:36 +00:27 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:50 05:03 04:27 +00:23 04:36 +00:27
Running 2 04:48 09:53 04:57 -00:09 09:03 +00:50
Sled Push 02:53 14:41 02:55 -00:02 14:00 +00:41
Running 3 05:06 17:34 05:24 -00:18 16:55 +00:39
Sled Pull 04:58 22:40 04:57 +00:01 22:19 +00:21
Running 4 05:03 27:38 05:22 -00:19 27:16 +00:22
Burpees Broad Jump 06:31 32:41 05:19 +01:12 32:38 +00:03
Running 5 05:20 39:12 05:33 -00:13 37:57 +01:15
Rowing 04:55 44:32 04:49 +00:06 43:30 +01:02
Running 6 05:24 49:27 05:24 +00:00 48:19 +01:08
Farmers Carry 02:04 54:51 02:11 -00:07 53:43 +01:08
Running 7 05:10 56:55 05:23 -00:13 55:54 +01:01
Sandbag Lunges 04:25 01:02:05 05:06 -00:41 01:01:17 +00:48
Running 8 05:44 01:06:30 05:59 -00:15 01:06:23 +00:07
Wall Balls 07:59 01:12:14 06:30 +01:29 01:12:22 -00:08
Roxzone 05:38 01:25:43 06:51 -01:13 01:25:43
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Neil Souness delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Glasgow HYROX event, finishing in the top 33% of his age group and overall. Neil's overall time was 01:25:43, showcasing his competitive spirit and physical capabilities. A significant highlight is Neil's total running time of 00:41:38, which is 01:22 faster than the average, indicating a strong runner profile. However, his pacing at the start of the race appears slightly conservative, shown by a slower first running segment. As the race progressed, Neil demonstrated improved pacing, suggesting a potential for even greater performance with adjusted race strategies and enhanced strength in specific areas.

Segments to Improve:

  • Wall Balls: Neil's performance in the Wall Balls segment was 01:32 slower than average, marking it as a key area for improvement. Focusing on leg and core strength will be crucial. Specific exercises include air squats, medicine ball slams, and thrusters to improve power and endurance. Practicing the exact wall ball weight and height used in competition will also help Neil adapt more effectively.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Another significant area for improvement is the Burpees Broad Jump, where Neil was 01:24 slower than average. To enhance performance, Neil should incorporate plyometric training to improve explosive power, such as box jumps, standing long jumps, and plyometric push-ups. Emphasizing proper burpee form to maximize efficiency and reduce time spent on each repetition will also be beneficial.
  • Sled Pull and Push: Despite being faster than average, there's room for improvement in sled push and pull segments. Incorporating more functional strength training, focusing on the posterior chain muscles through deadlifts, farmer's walks, and sled drags, can improve Neil's power output in these segments. Practicing with varying sled weights can also help adjust to different resistance levels encountered in races.
  • Ski Erg: Being 00:23 slower than average, improving technique on the Ski Erg can yield better times. Focusing on core-to-extremity movements, ensuring a powerful hip hinge to drive the handles down, and consistent pacing can enhance efficiency. Interval training on the Ski Erg can also improve cardiovascular endurance, crucial for maintaining pace throughout the race.

Race Strategies:

  • Start Strong: Adjusting pacing strategy to start slightly faster can prevent playing catch-up later in the race. Focused warm-up routines to prepare the body for immediate intensity can aid in this strategy.
  • Transitions and Roxzone: With a faster than average Roxzone time, Neil has shown efficiency in transitions. Continuous practice of quick transitions between exercises and running segments can shave off valuable seconds. Simulating race conditions in training, including the order and intensity of exercises, can further enhance this efficiency.
  • Mid-Race Reassessment: Implementing a mid-race reassessment strategy can help Neil adjust his pacing as needed. Recognizing when to push harder on strengths and conserve energy on weaker segments will optimize overall performance.
  • Pre-Race Nutrition and Hydration: Tailoring nutrition and hydration to support endurance and strength will be critical for Neil's performance. Experimenting with different strategies during training can help identify what works best for race conditions.

By focusing on these identified areas of improvement and implementing strategic race adjustments, Neil Souness has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX events, leveraging both his natural running abilities and improving strength in key segments.

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