Mannell Ryan
Performance Analysis
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 Mannell Ryan'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 Mannell Ryan'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 Mannell Ryan'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 Mannell Ryan'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
06:24.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
04:16
Potential Improvement
66.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Ryan Mannell's performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX race demonstrates a strong running capability, evident from his total running time being 03:32 faster than average, positioning him as having a more runner-oriented profile. His impressive start, with the first four running segments significantly faster than average, suggests an aggressive pacing strategy. However, this might have contributed to the considerable time losses observed in later segments, particularly in strength-focused challenges such as Wall Balls and Running 8. Ryan's rank within the top 57% of all athletes and 55% in his age group indicates a balanced, albeit slightly running-favored, athlete profile with room for improvement in specific strength exercises and transition efficiency (Roxzone).
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: Ryan's most significant time loss occurred here. To improve, focus on building lower body and shoulder strength through exercises like squats, thrusters, and overhead presses. Practicing wall balls with varying weights can also help adapt to the fatigue experienced in races. Form corrections, such as maintaining a straight back and using the legs to drive the ball up, will ensure efficiency and minimize energy expenditure.
- Running 8: The substantial slowdown suggests fatigue management issues. Interval training, where running segments are alternated with strength exercises, can mimic race conditions and improve endurance. Incorporating hill sprints can also enhance leg strength and running efficiency under fatigue.
- Roxzone: The slower transitions indicate a need for overall fitness improvement and strategic planning during transitions. Circuit training, combining cardio with strength exercises, can enhance endurance and muscle recovery. Practicing quick transitions between exercises in training sessions will help reduce Roxzone times.
- Sled Pull: To address the time loss, focus on building posterior chain strength (hamstrings, glutes, and lower back) using exercises like deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and leg curls. Technique improvements, such as maintaining a low center of gravity and taking long, powerful strides, can also enhance efficiency.
- Farmers Carry: Grip strength appears to be a limiting factor. Incorporate grip strengthening exercises (e.g., farmer's walks with increasing weight, dead hangs, and wrist curls) and core stability workouts to improve performance in this segment.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Given Ryan's tendency to start fast, adopting a more conservative pacing strategy in early running segments could conserve energy for later stages, particularly before strength-focused challenges. Monitoring heart rate can help manage effort levels throughout the race.
- Strength Training Focus: Balancing running with targeted strength training will help in building a more hybrid athlete profile. Prioritizing strength exercises that mimic race conditions will enhance both performance and efficiency in the strength segments.
- Transition Efficiency: Reducing Roxzone times through practice and strategic planning, such as organizing equipment and visualizing the sequence of movements between exercises, can shave critical seconds off the overall time.
- Recovery and Nutrition: Incorporating active recovery sessions and optimizing nutrition for endurance and muscle repair can help maintain high performance levels throughout the race. Hydration strategies, especially for longer segments, are crucial.
By addressing these specific areas and implementing the suggested training routines and strategies, Ryan Mannell can expect substantial improvements in his HYROX race performance, potentially moving up significantly in both overall and age group rankings.
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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