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 Botham Matt'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 Botham Matt'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 Botham Matt'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 Botham Matt'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
05:39.
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:
Matt Botham's performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race was commendable. He ranked in the top 27% of all athletes and within the top 31% of his age group, indicating his competitive nature. His overall time of 01:22:19 was impressive, with a total running time of 00:37:07, which was 04:17 faster than average.
His strength in running is evident as he consistently ran faster than average across all segments, highlighting his strong endurance and speed. This suggests that Matt has a more runner profile, with his best running lap time being 00:04:26. However, his pacing strategy needs some attention as he started off slower in the first running segment, but gradually increased his pace throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: Matt's performance in this segment was significantly slower than average. To improve, he may benefit from incorporating more plyometric exercises into his training regimen to increase his explosive power. These could include box jumps, squat jumps, and power push-ups. It would also be beneficial to practice the specific movement of the Burpees Broad Jump to enhance his technique and efficiency.
Wall Balls: This segment also posed a challenge for Matt. To enhance his performance in this area, he should focus on building his lower body and core strength. Squats, lunges, and deadlifts could be effective for lower body strength, while planks and Russian twists could help strengthen his core. Practicing the actual Wall Balls exercise with varying weights could also be beneficial.
Roxzone: Matt's time in the Roxzone was slower than average, indicating he may have taken more time to rest or transition between exercises. To improve this, he should work on his overall fitness and transition time. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts could help increase his fitness level, while practicing quick transitions between different exercises could reduce his Roxzone time.
Sandbag Lunges: Matt was slower in this segment than the average. To improve performance in this segment, he should focus on strengthening his glutes, hamstrings, and quads, essential muscles for lunges. Exercises such as weighted lunges, step-ups, and hamstring curls might be helpful. Additionally, practicing lunging with different weights could also improve his form and endurance during this exercise.
Race Strategies:
Considering Matt's running strength, he should utilize this to his advantage during the race. However, he should also focus on pacing himself better at the start of the race to conserve energy for later segments. It may also be beneficial for him to train in compromised running scenarios, such as running after performing strength exercises, to better prepare his body for the transitions and demands of the race.
Furthermore, focusing on the weaker segments during training can significantly improve his overall performance. This involves not just physical conditioning but also mastering the correct techniques for each exercise. Lastly, proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for optimal performance and faster recovery.