Marsh Mathew
Hyrox Result
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
277 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 277 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 277 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Marsh Mathew'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 Marsh Mathew'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 277 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 Marsh Mathew'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 Marsh Mathew'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
12:10.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:26
Potential Improvement
28.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Mathew Marsh showcased a strong performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX race, particularly excelling in his running segments. He was able to maintain a total running time that was 08:33 faster than the average, indicating his strong endurance and speed. His best running lap was clocked at 00:05:41, which is impressive. An interesting observation is that Mathew started off significantly faster than the average pace in his initial running segments, possibly indicating an aggressive start. However, his performance in the strength-focused exercises such as the Ski Erg, Sled Push, and Wall Balls was below average. This suggests that Mathew has a runner profile and may need to focus on improving his strength training.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: Mathew was 02:51 slower than the average in this segment. He could benefit from incorporating more functional strength training in his routine. Wall Balls are a compound exercise that works multiple muscle groups, so total body strength and power exercises can be useful. These could include kettlebell swings, thrusters and med ball cleans. It would also be beneficial to practice the actual movement of Wall Balls to improve technique and efficiency.
- Sandbag Lunges: This segment saw Mathew 02:29 slower than the average, indicating a need for improved lower body strength and endurance. Training should focus on weighted lunges and squats, deadlifts and other exercises that target the glutes, quads and hamstrings. Incorporating plyometric exercises such as jump squats can also help build explosive strength for improved performance.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Being 01:39 slower than average in this segment, Mathew should include more plyometric and cardiovascular exercises in his training. Plyometric drills such as box jumps, broad jumps, and plyo push-ups can greatly improve explosive strength and cardiovascular endurance. Burpee-specific training, focusing on technique and speed, can also be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Considering Mathew's performance and potential areas of improvement, a few race strategies can be suggested. First, while his aggressive start in the running segments did not seemingly impact his performance negatively, it may be beneficial to adopt a slightly more conservative pace in the beginning to conserve energy for the more strength-intensive exercises later on. Second, focusing on transition speed can also save precious time. This can be practiced during training sessions by mimicking race conditions and switching quickly between different exercises. Lastly, Mathew should consider incorporating specific strength training for the exercises he struggled with in his overall training regimen to improve his overall race performance.
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