SchofieldDavis Ben Hyrox Result

Overall Performance

Ben Schofield-Davis, competing in the 40-44 age category at the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox, finished with an overall time of 01:57:56, placing him in the top 67% of all athletes and the top 64% within his age group. His performance indicates a strong start, particularly with his initial running segment and strength-based exercises such as the sled push and sled pull, where he performed significantly better than average.

However, Ben's total running time was 00:31 slower than average, suggesting that his running is an area needing improvement. His pacing analysis shows he started strong with a very fast Running 1 segment, but his speed decreased significantly as the race progressed, indicating potential pacing issues. Overall, Ben demonstrates a balanced profile with strengths in both running and strength exercises, though his running requires more focus to match his strength performance.

Segments to Improve

• Sandbag Lunges: This was Ben's most challenging segment, with a time of 11:07, which was 03:19 slower than average.
  • Training Strategy: Focus on lower body strength and endurance. Incorporate lunges with heavier weights and increase repetitions over time. Add plyometric exercises like jump lunges to improve power and speed.
  • Exercises: Weighted lunges, Bulgarian split squats, plyometric lunges, and step-ups.
  • Form Corrections: Ensure proper knee alignment over the toes and maintain an upright torso to enhance efficiency and reduce injury risk.
• Total Running Time: A total running time of 58:00, slower than average, highlights a need for endurance and pacing training.
  • Training Strategy: Implement interval training to enhance speed endurance, and practice negative splits to improve pacing strategy.
  • Exercises: Tempo runs, fartlek training, and long-distance runs focusing on maintaining a steady pace.
  • Compromised Running: Practice running immediately after performing taxing strength exercises to simulate race conditions.
• Wall Balls: Although faster than average, this segment presents room for improvement.
  • Training Strategy: Enhance shoulder and core strength to improve throwing efficiency, and work on squat-to-throw transitions.
  • Exercises: Medicine ball throws, overhead squats, and core stability exercises.
  • Form Corrections: Focus on a full range of motion in squats and a strong, controlled throw.

Race Strategies

• Improve Pacing: Start the race at a slightly slower pace to conserve energy for later segments. Practice this strategy in training by running negative splits.
• Optimize Transitions: Focus on reducing roxzone times by practicing quick transitions between exercises. Simple routines during training can simulate race conditions and enhance efficiency.
• Focus on Recovery: Develop a recovery strategy to maintain performance throughout the race. This includes hydration and nutrition plans tailored to Ben's needs.