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.
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 Women
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 Women
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 Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Ford Catrin'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 Ford Catrin'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 Women
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 Ford Catrin'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 Women
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 Ford Catrin'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
04:54.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Catrin Ford showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX, placing in the top 14% of all athletes and top 15% in her age group. Her overall time of 01:28:32, with a total running time of 00:44:55, indicates a stronger inclination towards strength exercises, despite being slightly slower than average in the running segments. Notably, her running started off strong, with the first lap being faster than average, suggesting good initial pacing. However, as the race progressed, her running times began to align more closely with or fall slightly below the average, pointing towards a potential pacing issue or fatigue setting in. The Roxzone performance was significantly faster than average, illustrating efficient transitions and good overall fitness, but with room for improvement in specific strength segments to enhance her hybrid athlete profile.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: Losing significant time in this segment suggests a need for improved muscular endurance and technique. Focusing on high-repetition wall ball drills with progressive weight increments can enhance endurance. Incorporating squats and thrusters into training routines will improve lower body strength and explosive power, essential for efficient wall ball execution. Practicing mobility exercises for shoulders and hips may also enhance technique and reduce fatigue during this exercise.
Sandbag Lunges: The time lost indicates a potential lack of lower body strength or stability. To address this, Catrin could benefit from weighted lunges and split squats to build strength, along with plyometric exercises like jump squats to improve power. Additionally, incorporating balance training can increase stability, crucial for maintaining form and efficiency in lunges.
Farmers Carry: The slower time suggests grip strength and core stability areas for improvement. Implementing grip strength exercises, such as dead hangs and farmer’s walk with increasing durations and weights, can be beneficial. Core strengthening exercises, especially those that mimic the instability of the farmer's carry, like plank variations and deadlifts, should be prioritized.
Total Running Time: Being slightly slower than average highlights the need for focused running training. Incorporating interval running sessions to improve speed and endurance runs to enhance stamina can be beneficial. Additionally, tempo runs will help in finding and maintaining an optimal pace throughout the race, potentially improving her running segments significantly.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Starting the race with a strong pace is advantageous, but it's crucial to find a sustainable tempo. Catrin should practice pacing strategies during training, focusing on maintaining a consistent effort across all segments. This can be achieved through tempo runs and time trials in both running and strength exercises.
Transitions: Although her Roxzone time is commendable, there's always room for improvement. Working on reducing transition times through simulated race scenarios in training, focusing on quick recovery and efficient movement between exercises, can shave valuable seconds off her overall time.
Endurance and Recovery: Given the physical demands of HYROX races, improving overall endurance and recovery strategies is crucial. Incorporating active recovery sessions, nutrition planning, and adequate sleep into her training regimen will enhance performance and resilience. Practicing recovery techniques post-high-intensity segments during training can also prepare her body for the actual race conditions.
By focusing on these targeted improvements and strategies, Catrin Ford can build on her strengths and address her weaknesses, potentially leading to even better performances in future HYROX events.