Sims Clare
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
978 similar athletes.
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 Women
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 978 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 978 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Sims Clare'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 Sims Clare'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 978 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 Sims Clare'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 Women
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 Sims Clare'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
08:48.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
07:01
Potential Improvement
79.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Clare Sims demonstrated a commendable effort in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London, ranking in the top 68% of all athletes and top 70% in her age group. Notably, Clare showed exceptional strength in the sled push and pull segments, significantly outperforming the average times, which indicates a strong strength profile. However, her total running time was 05:07 slower than average, suggesting that while Clare has a solid strength base, her running endurance and speed may be areas needing attention. Her performance in the early running segments suggests she might have started the race too fast, which could have impacted her running performance in the later stages. Clare appears to have a hybrid profile but leans more towards strength, given her outstanding performance in strength-focused exercises and relative struggle in cumulative running time.
Segments to Improve:
- Running (Total Running Time): Clare's overall running time was significantly slower than average, indicating a need for enhanced running endurance and speed. Focused interval training, such as 400 to 800-meter repeats at a pace faster than race pace, can improve speed and aerobic capacity. Incorporating hill sprints and tempo runs into her weekly training will also help build endurance and speed. Post-strength exercise, compromised running scenarios should be practiced to adapt to running under fatigue.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was notably slower than average. To improve, Clare should work on plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and jump squats, to increase explosive power. Additionally, practicing burpees with a focus on form and efficiency can help decrease the time spent on this segment. Improving core strength will also aid in making her jumps more efficient and less energy-consuming.
- Wall Balls: Clare's performance in this segment suggests a need for improvement in muscular endurance and coordination. Incorporating wall ball exercises into her routine, with a focus on form and consistency in height and speed, can help. Also, adding exercises that strengthen the shoulders, legs, and core, such as overhead presses, squats, and planks, will enhance her ability to sustain performance in this demanding segment.
- Sandbag Lunges: Although only slightly slower, improving in this segment can contribute to overall performance gains. Clare should consider incorporating weighted lunges into her training, gradually increasing weight to build strength and endurance in the legs. Additionally, practicing lunges with uneven weights can simulate the instability of sandbag lunges, improving balance and core strength.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Given Clare's tendency to start fast, a more conservative start could help preserve energy for a stronger finish, particularly in the running segments. Implementing negative splits, where each running segment is completed slightly faster than the one before, could enhance overall running performance.
- Transition Efficiency: As indicated by her Roxzone time, Clare is efficient in transitions between exercises. However, there's always room for improvement. Practicing quick transitions in training, including setting up for the next exercise, can shave off valuable seconds. This includes mental preparation for the next segment during the concluding moments of the preceding one.
- Nutrition and Hydration Strategy: Proper nutrition and hydration before and during the race can significantly impact performance. Clare should experiment with different strategies during training to find what best supports her energy levels and recovery between segments.
- Strength and Running Balance: Given Clare's strength bias, balancing her training to include more focused running work without neglecting strength training will be key. A structured weekly plan that allows for both running and strength improvements, along with adequate recovery, can help Clare become a more well-rounded HYROX athlete.
By focusing on these areas of improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, Clare Sims has the potential to significantly enhance her HYROX performance, particularly by balancing her apparent strength advantages with improved running endurance and technique.
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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