Shaikh Farhaan 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) Shaikh Farhaan

GBR GBR Flag Men 35-39 #173043 01:37:48 285th in AG | Top 85.6% 1241st | Top 86.5%

Performance Highlights

+00:26
48:21
Run Total
+00:03
06:02
Avg. Lap
-00:09
04:53
Best Lap
+02:37
44:12
Workout Total
+00:20
05:31
Avg. Workout
-03:00
05:20
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 Shaikh Farhaan'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 Shaikh Farhaan'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 Shaikh Farhaan'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 Shaikh Farhaan'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.

01:43 Potential Improvement 28.8% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 01:43 07:34 to 05:51 28.8%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:34 07:50 to 06:16 26.3%
Run Total 01:21 48:21 to 47:00 22.6%
Sled Pull 00:49 06:25 to 05:36 13.7%
Farmers Carry 00:31 02:57 to 02:26 8.7%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:19 to 04:19 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:53 to 02:53 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 05:00 to 05:00 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 07:14 to 07:14 0.0%

Splits Time

Shaikh Farhaan Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:27 00:00 05:02 +00:25 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:19 05:27 04:38 -00:19 05:02 +00:25
Running 2 07:37 09:46 05:28 +02:09 09:40 +00:06
Sled Push 02:53 17:23 03:18 -00:25 15:08 +02:15
Running 3 05:50 20:16 05:59 -00:09 18:26 +01:50
Sled Pull 06:25 26:06 05:43 +00:42 24:25 +01:41
Running 4 05:56 32:31 06:01 -00:05 30:08 +02:23
Burpees Broad Jump 07:50 38:27 06:28 +01:22 36:09 +02:18
Running 5 06:12 46:17 06:15 -00:03 42:37 +03:40
Rowing 05:00 52:29 05:06 -00:06 48:52 +03:37
Running 6 06:09 57:29 06:03 +00:06 53:58 +03:31
Farmers Carry 02:57 01:03:38 02:27 +00:30 01:00:01 +03:37
Running 7 06:19 01:06:35 06:03 +00:16 01:02:28 +04:07
Sandbag Lunges 07:34 01:12:54 06:04 +01:30 01:08:31 +04:23
Running 8 04:53 01:20:28 07:02 -02:09 01:14:35 +05:53
Wall Balls 07:14 01:25:21 07:51 -00:37 01:21:37 +03:44
Roxzone 05:20 01:37:48 08:20 -03:00 01:37:48
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Farhaan Shaikh's performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London places him firmly in the competitive middle of the pack, both overall and within his age group. His overall time shows a balanced athlete with a slight inclination towards strength exercises, given his total running time was marginally slower than average. However, his exceptional performance in segments like the Ski Erg and Sled Push indicates strong upper body and pushing capabilities. Conversely, his pacing suggests a conservative start with a significant pickup towards the end, as evidenced by his best running lap being the final one. This pacing strategy might suggest untapped potential in maintaining a more consistent speed throughout the race or a need to build endurance to start stronger without compromising the finish.

Segments to Improve:

  • Burpees Broad Jump: Farhaan's performance here was significantly slower than average. To improve, focus on plyometric and explosive strength training. Incorporate exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and plyometric push-ups to build power. Additionally, practicing the burpee broad jump itself with a focus on minimizing ground contact time can help. Technique-wise, ensure a smooth transition between the burpee and the jump to conserve energy.
  • Sandbag Lunges: This segment was another weak point. Improvement can come from strengthening the glutes, hamstrings, and quads through weighted lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and deadlifts. Emphasize form to ensure maximum efficiency during the exercise. Practicing lunges with the sandbag can also accustom the body to the specific challenge of this segment.
  • Sled Pull: The slower time here suggests a need for stronger posterior chain muscles. Exercises such as pull-throughs, kettlebell swings, and Romanian deadlifts can be beneficial. Additionally, working with a weighted sled or tire to simulate the pull will directly translate to improved performance.
  • Farmers Carry: Given the slower time, grip strength and core stability may be areas for improvement. Incorporate farmer's walks with progressively heavier weights, dead hangs for time to improve grip, and planks and Russian twists to enhance core stability.

Race Strategies:

  • Pacing: Analyzing Farhaan's performance suggests a need for a more aggressive start. Implementing interval training with varied intensities can help Farhaan get comfortable with a faster pace early on without burning out. This strategy could balance his overall race performance, preventing too much catch-up in later stages.
  • Transitions (Roxzone): Although Farhaan's transition times were faster than average, there's always room for improvement. Practicing quick transitions between exercises in training sessions can help minimize rest time and improve overall fitness. This includes setting up mock transition zones during workouts to simulate race day conditions.
  • Strength and Endurance Balance: Given Farhaan's slightly slower running time, incorporating more endurance running into his training while maintaining strength training is crucial. Long runs at a steady pace, combined with tempo runs and hill sprints, can improve running endurance and speed. Additionally, ensuring a balanced workout regimen that does not overly focus on either strength or running will help maintain his hybrid athlete profile.

In conclusion, Farhaan has shown promising abilities in both strength and endurance components of the HYROX race. With targeted improvements in burpees broad jump, sandbag lunges, sled pull, and farmer's carry, alongside strategic pacing and focused endurance training, he has the potential to significantly advance his overall and age group rankings in future events.

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