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 Men
Run, Baby, Run!
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Station Showdown
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of Moorcroft Josh's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Moorcroft Josh hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Expected Finish Time
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station.
Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
Spread of Splits Time
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare Moorcroft Josh’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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 Moorcroft Josh'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
03:18.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Josh Moorcroft's performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX race places him solidly in the middle of the pack, both overall and within his age group, demonstrating a balanced set of capabilities with room for improvement. His overall time of 01:39:15, with a total running time of 00:49:51, indicates a more runner-oriented profile, albeit slightly slower than average. Notably, Josh started the race with a strong running 1 segment, significantly faster than average, but his performance in subsequent running segments declined, suggesting an issue with pacing. Strength exercises, like the Sled Push and Burpees Broad Jump, were areas of relative strength, indicating a hybrid profile with a lean towards running. The consistent time in the Roxzone suggests average transition times and overall fitness.
Segments to Improve:
Running Performance: Josh's total running time was slower than average, with significant time lost in the later running segments (especially Running 8 and Running 3). To improve, Josh should focus on endurance and pacing strategy. Interval training with varied paces and distances, tempo runs to build speed endurance, and long, slow runs to increase overall endurance will be beneficial. Incorporating hill repeats will also improve strength and stamina, crucial for maintaining pace in later segments.
Farmers Carry: The Farmers Carry was slower than average, indicating potential weaknesses in grip strength and core stability. Grip strength exercises, such as dead hangs and towel pull-ups, combined with core strengthening exercises like planks and deadlifts, are recommended. Practicing the Farmers Carry with gradually increasing distance and weight can also directly improve performance in this segment.
Roxzone: While average, there is room to enhance transition efficiency and overall fitness. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions, focusing on quick recovery and transitioning between exercises, can simulate the race environment and improve both aspects. Additionally, practicing transitions between specific exercises can reduce hesitation and downtime during the race.
Race Strategies:
Effective Pacing: Given the tendency to start strong and fade, Josh should work on a more conservative start, conserving energy for a consistent pace throughout the race. Wearing a heart rate monitor can help maintain an optimal effort level during the race.
Strength-Running Balance: As Josh shows potential in both running and strength exercises, focusing on a balanced training program that does not neglect one aspect over the other is crucial. Incorporating at least two strength training sessions focused on functional fitness and two to three running sessions of varied intensity and purpose per week can achieve this balance.
Transition Efficiency: Minimizing time in the Roxzone by practicing quick transitions between exercises can shave off crucial minutes. Setting up mock transition zones during training sessions to simulate race conditions will help reduce hesitation and improve overall race time.
By addressing these key areas with targeted training and strategic race planning, Josh Moorcroft has a strong opportunity to significantly improve his performance in future HYROX races. With dedication to a balanced training regimen and a focus on endurance, strength, and efficiency, Josh can aim to rank higher overall and within his age group in upcoming events.