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.
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
Run, Baby, Run!
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Station Showdown
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of Alexander Craig's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Alexander Craig hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Expected Finish Time
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station.
Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
Spread of Splits Time
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare Alexander Craig’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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 Alexander Craig'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
05:58.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Craig Alexander demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London, finishing in the top 44% of all athletes and top 48% of his age group. His total running time was 00:50 faster than average, indicating a stronger runner profile. However, the analysis suggests a need for a more balanced approach between running and strength to enhance overall performance. Despite an impressive start in the later running segments, the significant time lost in the Wall Balls exercise suggests an area requiring immediate attention. Craig's ability to manage transitions effectively, as shown by a faster than average Roxzone time, highlights his potential for even greater efficiency with targeted improvements.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: Craig's performance in Wall Balls was significantly slower than average, indicating a need for targeted strength and conditioning work. Focusing on lower body strength and improving explosive power can help. Exercises like squats, thrusters, and medicine ball throws can improve both strength and coordination for this segment. Additionally, practicing Wall Balls with varying weights and heights can help him adapt to maintaining form under fatigue.
Sled Pull and Sled Push: These segments also highlighted areas for improvement. For the Sled Pull, enhancing grip strength and posterior chain conditioning through deadlifts, farmer's walks, and grip strength exercises will be beneficial. For the Sled Push, focusing on leg power and endurance by incorporating sprint drills, leg presses, and weighted sled pushes in training can help improve speed and efficiency.
Farmers Carry: To improve in this segment, Craig should focus on increasing grip endurance and core stability. Incorporating heavy carries, wrist curls, and planks into his routine can enhance his performance in this demanding exercise.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: The analysis suggests Craig started slower in the initial running segment compared to the average. Implementing a more consistent pace from the start could help conserve energy for more demanding segments later in the race. Interval training and tempo runs can be useful in developing a sustainable pace.
Strength-Endurance Balance: Given Craig's tendency towards a runner profile, incorporating more strength-focused training sessions throughout the week is crucial. This can involve circuit training that mimics the race's structure, alternating between strength exercises and short running intervals to improve overall endurance and strength.
Transition Efficiency: While Craig's Roxzone time was commendable, there's always room for improvement in transitions. Practicing quick switches between exercises in training can help reduce downtime during the race. Additionally, mental rehearsals of the race day can help in minimizing hesitations between segments.
In conclusion, Craig Alexander shows promising potential and a solid foundation in running. By addressing the identified areas of improvement, particularly in strength exercises and pacing strategies, he can further enhance his performance in future HYROX races. Tailoring his training to build upon his strengths while systematically addressing his weaknesses will be key to his continued improvement in this demanding sport.