Donald Paul
Hyrox Result
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
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 Donald Paul'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 Donald Paul'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 Donald Paul'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 Donald Paul'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
06:48.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:26
Potential Improvement
35.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Paul Donald, a HYROX athlete in the 40-44 age group, performed commendably in the 2024 Birmingham event. His overall rank was 1346, placing him in the top 41% of 3261 athletes, while in his age group he ranked 222, putting him in the top 38% of 579 athletes. His total running time was 00:37:56, which was faster by 04:45 than the average participant. As for his acceleration, he displayed a consistent pattern of gaining speed as the race progressed, indicating a well-paced strategy.
Paul demonstrated a strong running profile, outperforming the average running time with his best running lap recorded at 00:04:14. However, while his running prowess is evident, it seems that he could benefit from additional strength training to improve his overall time.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: With a time of 00:07:24, Paul was considerably slower in this segment. Focusing on plyometric exercises, such as box jumps or plyo push-ups, could help improve his explosive strength and agility, which are crucial for this exercise.
- Sled Pull: His performance in this segment was slower than average, indicating a potential area of improvement. Strengthening his posterior chain muscles with exercises like deadlifts, hamstring curls, and back extensions could enhance his performance in this segment.
- Farmers Carry: Paul's time of 00:03:16 was slower than the average. Strength training for the upper body, focusing on grip strength and shoulder stability, can be beneficial. Exercises can include farmers walks, dumbbell shrugs, and various grip strengthening drills.
- Wall Balls: Paul took longer in this segment as well. He could improve his performance by incorporating more functional fitness exercises, such as thrusters and kettlebell swings, to work on his lower body strength and coordination.
Race Strategies:
Given Paul's strong running profile, he should aim to maximize this strength by maintaining a steady pace throughout the race and conserving enough energy for the strength-based segments. He can also try to shorten his rest periods and transitions between segments to increase his overall speed. Employing endurance training techniques, such as interval running and hill sprints, can further enhance his running performance.
For the strength-based segments, focusing on correct form and technique can prevent fatigue and injury, enabling him to maintain a good pace throughout the race. Strength training should be incorporated into his routine, focusing on the specific muscles used in the Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, and Wall Balls segments. Finally, incorporating recovery strategies, such as proper nutrition and rest, can help ensure optimal performance on race day.
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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