Davidson Alex 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.

Inconsistency detected: Overall Time does not match the total workout and running time on result.hyrox.com. It might impact our analysis.

Season 23/24 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London (3094) HYROX (2737) Men (1435) Davidson Alex

GBR GBR Flag Men 16-24 #172002 01:28:36 70th in AG | Top 80.5% 1016th | Top 70.8%

Performance Highlights

-02:06
41:53
Run Total
-00:15
05:14
Avg. Lap
+00:03
04:43
Best Lap
+09:30
46:58
Workout Total
+01:11
05:52
Avg. Workout
-01:42
05:29
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 Davidson Alex'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 Davidson Alex'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 Davidson Alex'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 Davidson Alex'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 14:14. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

11:20 Potential Improvement 79.6% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sled Pull 11:20 16:13 to 04:53 79.6%
Wall Balls 02:38 09:03 to 06:25 18.5%
Farmers Carry 00:14 02:22 to 02:08 1.6%
Ski Erg 00:01 04:28 to 04:27 0.1%
Rowing 00:01 04:50 to 04:49 0.1%
Sled Push 00:00 00:00 to 00:00 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 05:06 to 05:06 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 04:56 to 04:56 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 41:53 to 41:53 0.0%

Splits Time

Davidson Alex Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:27 00:00 04:43 +00:44 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:28 05:27 04:29 -00:01 04:43 +00:44
Running 2 04:59 09:55 05:06 -00:07 09:12 +00:43
Sled Push 00:00 14:54 03:00 -03:00 14:18 +00:36
Running 3 05:08 14:54 05:33 -00:25 17:18 -02:24
Sled Pull 16:13 20:02 05:06 +11:07 22:51 -02:49
Running 4 05:23 36:15 05:32 -00:09 27:57 +08:18
Burpees Broad Jump 05:06 41:38 05:37 -00:31 33:29 +08:09
Running 5 05:32 46:44 05:43 -00:11 39:06 +07:38
Rowing 04:50 52:16 04:52 -00:02 44:49 +07:27
Running 6 05:24 57:06 05:34 -00:10 49:41 +07:25
Farmers Carry 02:22 01:02:30 02:15 +00:07 55:15 +07:15
Running 7 05:20 01:04:52 05:33 -00:13 57:30 +07:22
Sandbag Lunges 04:56 01:10:12 05:21 -00:25 01:03:03 +07:09
Running 8 04:43 01:15:08 06:13 -01:30 01:08:24 +06:44
Wall Balls 09:03 01:19:51 06:48 +02:15 01:14:37 +05:14
Roxzone 05:29 01:28:36 07:11 -01:42 01:28:36
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Alex Davidson's performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London event shows a strong inclination towards running, with an overall time of 01:28:36, placing him in the top 37% of 2737 athletes and top 31% in his age group. His total running time was 00:41:53, which is 02:34 faster than average, indicating a stronger running capability compared to his strength performance. The splits reveal that Alex began the race with a slower pace in Running 1 but significantly improved his speed in subsequent running segments, particularly shining in Running 8. His performance in strength-focused exercises, notably the Sled Pull and Wall Balls, were significantly below average, suggesting these are areas requiring focused improvement. Alex's pacing strategy may need adjustment; starting too slow could have cost him valuable time that he had to make up in later stages of the race.

Segments to Improve:

  • Sled Pull: Alex's performance in the Sled Pull segment was notably poor, being 11:09 slower than average. To improve, Alex should incorporate heavy sled drags and pulls into his training to build both strength and endurance. Focused workouts could include short, high-intensity drags for power and longer, moderate-intensity pulls to build endurance. Technique-wise, ensuring a low, stable posture and using the legs to drive the movement can improve efficiency.
  • Wall Balls: This was another weak segment for Alex, with his time being 02:17 slower than average. To enhance performance in Wall Balls, Alex should work on squat depth and power, as well as arm and shoulder strength. Squat drills for depth, thrusters for combined squat and press efficiency, and medicine ball throws for explosive power can be beneficial. Practicing the actual wall ball movement with varying weights can also improve technique and endurance.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: While not as significant a deficit as the Sled Pull and Wall Balls, improvement in the Burpees Broad Jump can contribute to overall performance enhancements. Plyometric training focusing on explosive leg power, such as box jumps and squat jumps, can improve broad jump distance. Efficiency in burpees can be enhanced through high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that include burpees to decrease transition time and increase speed.
  • Farmers Carry: A slight delay in this segment suggests a need for better grip strength and endurance. Alex can incorporate grip strength exercises, such as dead hangs and farmer's walk with progressively heavier weights. Also, focusing on core stability exercises can improve posture and efficiency during the carry.

Race Strategies:

  • Pacing Adjustment: Considering Alex's stronger running ability, he should adjust his pacing strategy to maintain a more consistent speed throughout the race, avoiding starting too slow. This could involve setting specific time goals for each running segment based on his training times to ensure he's pushing the pace appropriately from the start.
  • Transition Efficiency: With a Roxzone time faster than average, Alex shows good transition capability, but there's always room for improvement. Practicing swift transitions between running and exercise stations during training can shave off valuable seconds. This includes simulating race conditions by setting up a mock course where possible.
  • Strength and Endurance Balance: Given the disparity between his running and strength performances, Alex should focus on a balanced training regimen that does not neglect strength training, particularly targeting his weak segments. Incorporating at least two to three days of focused strength training, along with his running workouts, can help create a more well-rounded athletic profile.
  • Mental Preparation: Mental resilience is key in overcoming challenging segments. Alex should practice visualization and positive self-talk, particularly for segments like the Sled Pull and Wall Balls where he struggled. Setting mini-goals within these segments can also help maintain focus and momentum.

By addressing these targeted areas for improvement and adjusting his race strategies, Alex Davidson has the potential to significantly enhance his future HYROX performance.

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