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
652 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 652 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 652 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Gillespie Chris'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 Gillespie Chris'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 652 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 Gillespie Chris'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 Gillespie Chris'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
04:21.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 652 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Chris Gillespie performed commendably in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race, ranking in the top 61% of all athletes and top 59% of athletes in his age group (45-49). His overall time of 01:52:50 demonstrates a solid performance for his age group. Notably, his total running time was 00:20 faster than average, suggesting that he has a strong runner profile. However, his initial pacing in Running 1 seemed to be slower than average, indicating a potential area for improvement. Despite a slower start, Chris managed to maintain a good pace, even accelerating in segments like Running 2 and Running 3.
Segments to Improve
Running: Despite having a runner profile, Chris's initial pace in Running 1 was slower than average. He may benefit from incorporating more dynamic warm-up and sprint drills into his training routine to increase his pace from the start. This could include exercises like high knees, butt kicks, and straight-leg bounds.
Roxzone: Chris's Roxzone time was slower than average, indicating he might have spent too much time resting or transitioning between exercises. To improve this, he could practice quick transitions and active recovery techniques. A potential drill could involve shifting quickly between different exercises during his regular workouts.
Burpees Broad Jump: Chris's performance in the Burpees Broad Jump was slower than average. To improve, he could incorporate plyometric workouts into his routine, focusing on explosive movements like box jumps and power skips.
Sandbag Lunges & Farmers Carry: These segments were slower than average, indicating a potential area for improvement in strength training. Chris could benefit from incorporating more functional strength training into his routine, such as deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and weighted lunges.
Race Strategies
For better race performance, Chris could focus on a few specific strategies:
Effective Pacing: Chris should aim to start at a pace that he can sustain throughout the race. He can achieve this by practicing tempo runs in training, which will help him understand and maintain his ideal pace.
Quick Transitions: By practicing rapid transitions between exercises, Chris can significantly cut down his overall time. This could be achieved through high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts.
Active Recovery: Instead of resting completely, Chris could try light jogging or walking during recovery periods to maintain his momentum and overall fitness during the race.
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