Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 World Championships Nice 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
591 similar athletes.
Performance Highlights
SCO Men #154013 01:21:36
145th in
AG
| Top 17.5%
654th | Top 78.9%
-02:25
36:22
Run Total
-00:17
04:33
Avg. Lap
+00:00
04:07
Best Lap
+02:37
39:38
Workout Total
+00:20
04:57
Avg. Workout
-00:07
05:41
Roxzone
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 Pro 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 591 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 591 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Spackman Rhys'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 Spackman Rhys'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 591 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 Spackman Rhys'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 Pro 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 Spackman Rhys'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
05:45.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 591 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Rhys Spackman demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2024 World Championships in Nice, finishing in the top 43% of all athletes and the top 52% within his age group. A standout feature of Rhys’s performance was his total running time, which was 02:32 faster than average, indicating a strong runner profile. This suggests that while Rhys excels in running, there is potential for improvement in strength-focused exercises to achieve a more balanced athlete profile. The pacing analysis reveals that Rhys started slightly slower than average in Running 1 but quickly gained momentum, performing significantly faster in subsequent running segments. This illustrates a good pacing strategy overall, with room for slight adjustments in the initial stage.
Segments to Improve:
Sandbag Lunges: Rhys’s performance in this segment was significantly slower than average, indicating a major area for improvement. To enhance performance, Rhys should focus on increasing lower body strength and endurance. Exercises such as weighted lunges, step-ups, and split squats can help build the necessary muscle endurance. Additionally, incorporating plyometric exercises like jump squats will improve explosiveness, which is crucial for faster lunges.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment also showed a considerable gap from the average. To improve, Rhys should work on plyometric training to increase power and explosiveness. Exercises such as burpee box jumps, broad jumps, and agility drills will be beneficial. Focusing on the technique of both the burpee and the broad jump, ensuring efficient movement to conserve energy, will also aid in performance enhancement.
Wall Balls: Rhys’s performance indicates a need for improved upper body strength and endurance. Incorporating exercises like thrusters, squat presses, and medicine ball throws can help build the required strength. Emphasizing form, particularly the efficiency of the squat and throw movement, can significantly reduce time spent on this segment.
Roxzone: A slightly slower transition time suggests a need for improved overall fitness and transition efficiency. Rhys should practice transitioning quickly between exercises, potentially incorporating circuit training into his regimen to simulate the quick changes required during the race.
Farmer’s Carry: To improve grip strength and endurance, Rhys should include grip-specific exercises such as dead hangs, farmer’s walks with increasing weight, and wrist curls. Additionally, working on core stability exercises will help maintain form and speed during the carry.
Race Strategies:
Start Strong: While Rhys’s pacing strategy generally serves him well, a slightly faster start in the initial running segment could position him better without expending excessive energy. Interval training can help improve his speed and endurance for a stronger start.
Transition Efficiency: Focus on reducing transition times by practicing quick switches between exercises during training sessions. This could involve setting up a circuit that mimics the race layout and working on minimizing rest time between exercises.
Strength Training Emphasis: Given Rhys’s running strength, dedicating more training time to strength and endurance exercises, particularly those identified as areas for improvement, will help balance his athlete profile and improve overall performance.
Technical Focus: For exercises like the Sandbag Lunges and Burpees Broad Jump, focusing on technique can yield significant time improvements. Workshops or coaching sessions focusing on form could be highly beneficial.
Recovery Focus: Implementing a rigorous recovery protocol, including stretching, foam rolling, and adequate rest, will ensure Rhys can maintain high performance levels throughout the race, especially after strength-intensive exercises.
By addressing these specific areas of improvement with targeted training and strategic race planning, Rhys Spackman has the potential to significantly elevate his performance in future Hyrox races.