Adams Matt Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London 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.

Season 23/24 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London (3094) HYROX (2737) Men (1435) Adams Matt

GBR GBR Flag Men 30-34 #142030 01:42:40 289th in AG | Top 95.4% 1314th | Top 91.6%

Performance Highlights

-02:15
47:56
Run Total
-00:16
05:59
Avg. Lap
+00:02
05:14
Best Lap
+04:20
47:55
Workout Total
+00:33
05:59
Avg. Workout
-02:04
06:54
Roxzone

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 Adams Matt'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 Adams Matt'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 Adams Matt'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 Adams Matt'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 05:44. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:22 Potential Improvement 58.7% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Wall Balls 03:22 11:27 to 08:05 58.7%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:13 07:55 to 06:42 21.2%
Sandbag Lunges 00:37 06:50 to 06:13 10.8%
Rowing 00:15 05:24 to 05:09 4.4%
Sled Push 00:13 03:42 to 03:29 3.8%
Ski Erg 00:04 04:47 to 04:43 1.2%
Sled Pull 00:00 05:53 to 05:53 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:57 to 01:57 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 47:56 to 47:56 0.0%

Splits Time

Adams Matt Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:11 00:00 05:12 -00:01 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:47 05:11 04:42 +00:05 05:12 -00:01
Running 2 05:16 09:58 05:43 -00:27 09:54 +00:04
Sled Push 03:42 15:14 03:28 +00:14 15:37 -00:23
Running 3 06:19 18:56 06:17 +00:02 19:05 -00:09
Sled Pull 05:53 25:15 06:04 -00:11 25:22 -00:07
Running 4 06:03 31:08 06:16 -00:13 31:26 -00:18
Burpees Broad Jump 07:55 37:11 06:53 +01:02 37:42 -00:31
Running 5 07:13 45:06 06:32 +00:41 44:35 +00:31
Rowing 05:24 52:19 05:11 +00:13 51:07 +01:12
Running 6 06:35 57:43 06:22 +00:13 56:18 +01:25
Farmers Carry 01:57 01:04:18 02:36 -00:39 01:02:40 +01:38
Running 7 06:08 01:06:15 06:19 -00:11 01:05:16 +00:59
Sandbag Lunges 06:50 01:12:23 06:26 +00:24 01:11:35 +00:48
Running 8 05:14 01:19:13 07:26 -02:12 01:18:01 +01:12
Wall Balls 11:27 01:24:27 08:15 +03:12 01:25:27 -01:00
Roxzone 06:54 01:42:40 08:58 -02:04 01:42:40
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Matt Adams' performance at the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London places him solidly in the competitive middle of his age group and overall. His total running time being 02:41 faster than average suggests a strong runner profile, indicating a good base level of aerobic fitness and running efficiency. Despite this, some segments, particularly strength-focused ones, indicate room for improvement. His pacing appeared well-managed in earlier running segments but showed variability in performance on certain exercises indicating a hybrid athlete with potential leaning more towards running. The Roxzone time being significantly faster than average demonstrates Matt's efficiency in transitions and overall fitness, but this might also suggest that he could push harder in some exercise segments.

Segments to Improve:

  • Wall Balls: Matt's performance in Wall Balls was significantly below average. To improve, focus on developing lower body strength and endurance through squats and thrusters. Incorporate wall ball-specific drills, aiming for volume endurance (sets of high reps) and practicing under fatigue to simulate race conditions. Technique work, ensuring a fluid motion and minimizing energy waste, is crucial.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was another area of significant time loss. Improvement can be made by incorporating plyometric exercises (box jumps, jump squats) to increase explosive power, and endurance burpee workouts to enhance metabolic conditioning. Practice burpees with a focus on minimizing ground contact time and efficient broad jumps directly into the next burpee.
  • Sandbag Lunges: To enhance performance in sandbag lunges, focus on building leg and core strength through lunges variations (weighted, walking, Bulgarian split) and core stability exercises. Practice lunging with a weighted bag to adapt to the specific balance and strength requirements of this segment.
  • Sled Push & Pull: These segments suggest a need for increased power. Incorporate heavy sled pushes and pulls into training, focusing on explosive starts and maintaining momentum. Strength-building exercises such as deadlifts and squats will also contribute to improved performance in these areas.
  • Rowing: As a cardiovascular and strength-based task, improving rowing times can come from technique refinement and interval training for endurance. Spend time with a rowing coach to ensure efficient stroke technique and practice intervals at race pace to improve both speed and stamina.

Race Strategies:

  • Start Smart: Given Matt's tendency to perform well in running, he should leverage this by starting strong but not overly fast to avoid early fatigue. This strategy will help preserve energy for strength-based segments where he has room for improvement.
  • Segment Focus: For segments identified as weaknesses, Matt should incorporate specific warm-ups pre-race that mimic the movements (e.g., light wall balls, dynamic stretching focusing on lunge movements) to prepare those muscle groups.
  • Transition Efficiency: Although Matt shows good transition times, focusing on quick, efficient movements between segments can shave off valuable seconds. Practicing transitions during training will ensure smooth execution on race day.
  • Mental Preparation: Building mental resilience and strategies for pushing through challenging segments can make a significant difference. Visualization techniques and setting mini-goals throughout the race can help maintain focus and motivation.
  • Pacing: Finally, Matt should work on pacing strategies that allow him to maintain a steady effort across all segments. This includes being mindful of heart rate and perceived exertion levels, especially during strength exercises, to ensure he doesn't exhaust himself prematurely.

By focusing on these targeted improvements and strategies, Matt Adams can build on his already strong foundation to achieve better balance across the HYROX race's demands, potentially moving up significantly in rank in future events.

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