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.
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 Ryan Michael'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 Ryan Michael'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 Ryan Michael'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 Ryan Michael'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
06:06.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Michael Ryan exhibited an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event. His overall rank was 810, placing him in the top 19% of 4107 athletes, and his age group rank was 186, placing him in the top 22% of 811 athletes. His overall time was 01:18:37, and his total running time was 00:36:13, which was 03:38 faster than the average. This shows that Michael tends to excel in running, displaying a strong runner profile.
When examining his pacing, it becomes evident that Michael started the race slower than average during Running 1 but quickly picked up the pace in the subsequent running segments, performing faster than average. This indicates a potential area of improvement in terms of the race start. However, his consistent performance in the later running segments signifies excellent endurance and pacing strategy.
Segments to Improve:
Despite his strong overall performance, there are a few segments where Michael could enhance his performance. These include the Burpees Broad Jump, Wall Balls, Sandbag Lunges, Roxzone, Sled Push, and Sled Pull.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slower than average by 02:51. To improve in this area, Michael could incorporate more plyometric exercises into his training, focusing on broad jumps and burpees separately before combining them. Plyometric drills like box jumps and squat jumps could also be beneficial.
Wall Balls: This segment was slower than average by 01:57. To enhance his performance in this area, Michael could focus on improving his squat and throw form. He could also incorporate exercises like kettlebell swings and medicine ball slams to improve his strength and power.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment was slower than average by 00:58. Incorporating more lunges into his training, both with and without weight, could help Michael improve his performance. He should also focus on improving his grip strength to handle the sandbag better.
Roxzone: This segment was faster than average by 00:05, but still falls into the area of potential improvement. Transition drills that mimic the exact conditions of the race could help improve his performance. Also, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) could be incorporated to boost overall fitness levels.
Sled Push and Sled Pull: These segments were slower than average by 00:39 and 00:22 respectively. Michael could focus on improving his technique for sled pushes and pulls and include more strength training, particularly targeting the lower body and core.
Race Strategies:
For better performance during the race, Michael should focus on a few key strategies:
Starting Pace: As Michael started slower than average in Running 1, he should work on his initial pacing to ensure a more robust start.
Strength Training: As identified from the segments requiring improvement, Michael could benefit from increased strength training, particularly focusing on exercises that mimic the movements in the race.
Transitioning: Improving transition times can significantly enhance overall performance. Therefore, including transition drills in his training could be beneficial.
Endurance: Although Michael demonstrated good endurance, continuing to focus on this, particularly for running, can help maintain his strong performance in these segments.
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