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
985 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
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 985 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 985 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Harrison 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 Harrison 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 985 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 Harrison 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 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 Harrison 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
08:25.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 985 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Rhys Harrison has shown an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox event, ranking within the top 57% of all athletes and top 61% within his age group (30-34). He displayed an exceptional performance in running, with his total running time being 06:47 faster than average, pointing towards a runner profile. Rhys started slower in the first running segment but progressively improved in subsequent segments, suggesting a potential for an even better performance with a more aggressive start. However, his strength segments such as wall balls and sled pull need attention as they significantly impacted his overall time.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: With a time of 15:25, 06:50 slower than the average, this segment needs the most improvement. Incorporating specific strength training exercises such as squats, thrusters, and kettlebell swings can help build the necessary strength and endurance. Practicing the wall ball technique, focusing on using the hips to generate power, and maintaining a steady rhythm could also be beneficial.
Sled Pull: Rhys' Sled Pull time was 26 seconds slower than average. To improve this, he could focus on improving his leg strength and muscular endurance, specifically in the hamstrings and glutes. Regular strength training with exercises like deadlifts, hamstring curls, and weighted lunges can be beneficial. Also, practicing the sled pull technique could help improve efficiency in this segment.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was 18 seconds slower than average. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, broad jumps, and weighted burpees can help increase power and speed. Technique practice focusing on explosive power from the hips and maintaining a continuous flow can also help improve performance in this segment.
Roxzone: This segment was 27 seconds faster than average, but still has room for improvement. Enhancing overall fitness and reducing transition times could help. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts into his routine could improve his ability to recover quickly.
Race Strategies
Considering Rhys' strengths and areas of improvement, the following strategies could be beneficial:
Start the race with a more aggressive pace in the initial running segments, as he has shown he can maintain and even increase his pace in the latter running segments.
Focus on improving transition times, especially moving into and out of the Roxzone. This could involve training with mock transitions between running and strength segments.
As Rhys has a strong runner profile, he should strategize to save energy during strength segments to maximize his running performance. This could be achieved through technique modifications and energy conservation strategies in strength exercises.