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 Williams Keith'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 Williams Keith'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 Williams Keith'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 Williams Keith'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
11:56.
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
Keith Williams' performance at the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event was commendable. His overall ranking placed him in the top 42% of 4107 athletes and in the top 30% of his age group. This is a strong achievement for an athlete in the age group of 50-54. Notably, his total running time was 08:37 faster than average, highlighting his strength in the running segments. However, despite his faster running times, he could look at improving his pacing in the initial stages of the race, as his Running 1 split was slower than average.
Strength: Keith's strength appears to lie in running, as he consistently outperformed the average times across all running segments. This suggests an endurance-based athlete with strong cardio capabilities.
Improvement: Nevertheless, there is room for improvement in the strength-based exercises, such as the Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls, where his times were significantly slower than average. This indicates a need to focus more on strength training in his preparation for future races.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: Keith's performance in this segment was significantly slower than average. To improve in this area, he may benefit from incorporating more functional strength training into his routine. Specific exercises such as squats, thrusters, and kettlebell swings could help build the necessary strength and power for this exercise. Additionally, practising the correct form and technique for wall balls is crucial to ensure efficiency and avoid fatigue.
Burpees Broad Jump: This was another area where Keith's performance was slower than average. Incorporating plyometric exercises like box jumps or broad jumps into his training may help improve his power and explosiveness. Additionally, practising burpees separately can increase his overall efficiency in this exercise.
Sandbag Lunges and Farmers Carry: These exercises require both strength and endurance. For improvement, Keith could include more weightlifting in his training, focusing on lower body and grip strength. Deadlifts, lunges with weights, and wrist curls may be beneficial.
Race Strategies
While Keith's running performance is strong, he could benefit from a more strategic pacing strategy. Starting off too fast can lead to early fatigue, which may impact performance in later segments. Therefore, a more conservative start could help maintain energy levels throughout the race.
Moreover, focusing on transitions between running and strength segments could help reduce overall time. Practising these transitions during training can improve efficiency and minimize time loss.
Lastly, as strength exercises seem to be a weak point, Keith might consider saving energy for these segments. This could involve pacing himself during the running segments to ensure he has enough energy left for the more challenging strength exercises.