Smith Kevin
Hyrox Result
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.
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 Smith Kevin'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 Smith Kevin'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 Smith Kevin'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 Smith Kevin'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
05:16.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:14
Potential Improvement
23.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Kevin Smith's performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London places him solidly in the top tier of his age group and overall, demonstrating a balanced profile with a slight inclination towards running. His total running time being 01:31 faster than average indicates a strong running capability, which is further underscored by his best running lap. However, the Roxzone time suggests there is room for improvement in overall fitness and transition efficiency. Kevin showed a remarkable ability to maintain or improve his pace in the running segments as the race progressed, unlike the initial running segment where he started slower than average. This pacing strategy suggests endurance is a strength but also highlights a potential area for improvement in starting pace.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: Kevin's performance here was significantly slower than average. To improve, he should focus on plyometric exercises to increase explosive power and efficiency in jumping. Drills such as box jumps, squat jumps, and practicing the burpees broad jump itself with emphasis on maintaining a steady rhythm can be beneficial. Incorporating these exercises 2-3 times a week will help improve both speed and endurance in this segment.
- Wall Balls: This segment also revealed a slower-than-average time. To address this, Kevin should work on both lower and upper body strength, specifically targeting the quads, glutes, shoulders, and arms. Exercises such as thrusters, squat presses, and medicine ball throws will be particularly useful. Focusing on form and the efficiency of movement during each rep will also reduce fatigue and improve time.
- Sandbag Lunges: The slower time suggests a need for improved leg strength and endurance. Lunges with weight variations, weighted step-ups, and sandbag carries can enhance performance. Training should also emphasize balance and core strength to maintain stability and efficiency throughout the movement.
- Sled Pull: To improve in this area, Kevin should focus on building his posterior chain strength through exercises like deadlifts, pull-throughs, and sled drags. Incorporating interval training with heavy sled pulls will mimic race conditions and improve both strength and cardiovascular capacity.
Race Strategies:
- Start Strong: Given the initial slow pace in the first running segment, adopting a strategy to start slightly faster, without expending too much energy, could improve overall time. Warming up thoroughly before the race to activate the muscles and prepare the cardiovascular system will help in hitting an optimal pace early on.
- Transition Efficiency: Reducing Roxzone time through practicing quicker transitions between exercises will save valuable seconds. This could involve setting up practice stations to mimic the race layout and timing transitions during training sessions.
- Segment-Specific Training: Tailoring training sessions to focus on the identified segments for improvement will help turn weaknesses into strengths. This approach should include both the specific exercises for each segment and the conditioning to improve overall performance in those areas.
- Pacing: Given Kevin's strong finish, working on a pacing strategy that allocates energy more evenly across the race could yield better results. This might involve setting target times for each segment based on training performances to ensure a consistent effort level is maintained throughout.
By focusing on these areas of improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, Kevin Smith can expect to see significant gains in his future HYROX performances. Consistency in training, along with a strategic approach to the race, will be key in climbing the ranks in his age group and overall standings.
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 Men
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