Griffis Eli
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 New York 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 Griffis Eli'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 Griffis Eli'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 Griffis Eli'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 Griffis Eli'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
02:53.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:06
Potential Improvement
72.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Eli Griffis demonstrated a strong performance in the 2024 New York HYROX race, finishing in the top 24% of all participants and within the top 27% of his age group (40-44). His total run time was notably faster than average, indicating a strong running capability. However, the data suggests a hybrid profile with a slightly better inclination towards running, given his total running time was 01:54 faster than average. Eli began the race with an impressive pace, as seen in his first running split, but encountered challenges in specific strength and transition segments, notably the Burpees Broad Jump and Roxzone. These areas, alongside a few others, present opportunities for targeted improvements.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: Eli's performance in the Burpees Broad Jump was significantly slower than average, highlighting this as a critical area for improvement. Focusing on plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps can enhance his explosive strength and endurance. Incorporating a burpee to broad jump specific drill, where the emphasis is on minimizing ground contact time and maximizing jump distance, will also be beneficial. Ensuring proper form by maintaining a strong, engaged core and using the arms to drive momentum will help improve efficiency in this segment.
- Roxzone: The slower Roxzone time indicates a need for enhanced overall fitness and quicker transitions. Interval training that mimics the race's structure, alternating between high-intensity exercises and short, brisk recovery walks or jogs, can improve cardiovascular endurance and recovery time. Practicing transitions between different types of exercises can also reduce Roxzone time, making these switches more fluid and natural during the race.
- Sandbag Lunges: Slightly slower than average, focusing on lower body strength and stability can enhance performance. Exercises like weighted lunges, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats will build the necessary muscle endurance and power. Incorporating sandbag workouts into these exercises can also acclimate the body to the specific challenge of this segment, improving both technique and strength.
- Sled Push: Although only slightly slower, improvement in this area could contribute to a better overall time. Strength training focused on the lower body and core, such as deadlifts, squats, and sled pushes/pulls, will be crucial. Technique adjustments, like maintaining a low, forward-leaning posture and taking quick, powerful steps, can also make a significant difference.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Given Eli's strong start and overall better running performance, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race, especially in the initial running segments, can preserve energy for strength-focused challenges. Utilizing a running strategy that balances speed and endurance, like interval training, can help avoid burnout in later stages.
- Transition Efficiency: Minimizing time spent in Roxzone by practicing quick transitions between running and strength exercises during training sessions. This includes setting up mock stations to simulate race day conditions, enabling Eli to develop a smooth and efficient transition routine.
- Strength Endurance: Integrating circuit training that combines strength exercises with short bursts of running can improve Eli's ability to handle the dual demands of HYROX races. This approach will help build endurance for specific exercises like the Burpees Broad Jump while maintaining a strong running pace.
- Mental Preparation: Developing a race-day strategy that includes mental preparation for the transition between endurance and strength segments can also be beneficial. Visualization techniques and setting mini-goals throughout the race can help Eli maintain focus and stamina throughout the event.
By focusing on these detailed training strategies and race-day tactics, Eli Griffis can enhance his performance in future HYROX events, turning identified weaknesses into strengths and capitalizing on his running capabilities to achieve even better results.
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