Hodgson Neil
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Manchester 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 Hodgson 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 Hodgson 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 Hodgson 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 Hodgson 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
04:38.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:50
Potential Improvement
39.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Neil Hodgson demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX, finishing in the top 43% of all athletes and the top 25% in his age group. His overall time was 01:30:18 with a total running time of 00:45:33, which was slightly slower than average. Neil's race began with strong running segments, particularly noting his best running lap at 00:04:18, indicating a fast start. His performance in the strength exercises like the Sled Push and Sled Pull was outstanding, showcasing his proficiency in strength-based tasks. However, the analysis highlights a need for improvement in extended running segments and specific exercises like Sandbag Lunges and Burpees Broad Jump. Neil’s profile appears to be more strength-oriented, given his better performance in strength exercises compared to running, especially in the latter half of the race.
Segments to Improve:
- Running 3 & 4: Neil lost significant time in these longer running segments. To improve, he should focus on building endurance through interval training, incorporating 800m to 1km repeats at a pace faster than his race pace, with short recovery periods. Additionally, practicing negative splits during long training runs can help him manage his pace better and finish strong.
- Sandbag Lunges: Struggling in this segment suggests a need for enhanced lower body strength and endurance. Neil should include exercises like weighted lunges, step-ups, and squats in his regime. Incorporating unilateral leg exercises could also help improve balance and strength equally across both legs.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment requires both explosive power and stamina. Plyometric exercises like box jumps, broad jumps, and burpees should be a staple in Neil’s training. Focusing on form and efficiency during the burpee and optimizing the broad jump technique will also reduce time spent on this obstacle.
Race Strategies:
- Start Strategy: While Neil started strong, it's crucial to balance pace from the beginning to avoid burning out. Implementing a conservative start strategy, where he runs the first few segments at a controlled pace, can help preserve energy for a stronger finish.
- Transition Efficiency: With a faster than average 'Roxzone' time, Neil was efficient in transitions. However, there's always room for improvement in minimizing rest and optimizing movement between exercises. Practicing quick transitions in training, including setting up and moving immediately to the next exercise, can further reduce time.
- Strength and Endurance Balance: Given Neil's strength-based profile, focusing on running endurance will be pivotal. Including at least two days of focused running training, with one day dedicated to long, slow distances and another to speed work, can help improve his running times. Concurrently, maintaining strength training, particularly emphasizing functional fitness exercises relevant to HYROX events, will ensure he continues to excel in strength segments.
- Mid-Race Evaluation: Neil should practice assessing his performance and feelings mid-race to adjust his strategy as needed. If feeling strong, he could push harder on running segments; if feeling fatigued, focusing on maintaining a steady pace and conserving energy for strength tasks might be beneficial.
By focusing on these tailored training strategies and race execution techniques, Neil Hodgson can transform his identified areas of weakness into strengths, potentially improving his overall rank and performance in future HYROX races.
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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