Hands Simon Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham 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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 40-44 #143033 01:43:59 416th in AG | Top 85.6% 2332nd | Top 86.3%
-06:07
44:41
Run Total
-00:45
05:35
Avg. Lap
-00:30
04:43
Best Lap
+05:59
49:59
Workout Total
+00:44
06:14
Avg. Workout
+00:09
09:24
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 Hands Simon'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 Hands Simon'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 Hands Simon'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 Hands Simon'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 09:22. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

05:49 Potential Improvement 62.1% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Wall Balls 05:49 14:05 to 08:16 62.1%
Burpees Broad Jump 02:40 09:31 to 06:51 28.5%
Sandbag Lunges 00:53 07:13 to 06:20 9.4%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:25 to 04:25 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:41 to 02:41 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:38 to 04:38 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:52 to 04:52 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:34 to 02:34 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 44:41 to 44:41 0.0%

Splits Time

Hands Simon Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:35 00:00 05:15 +00:20 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:25 05:35 04:43 -00:18 05:15 +00:20
Running 2 04:43 10:00 05:46 -01:03 09:58 +00:02
Sled Push 02:41 14:43 03:30 -00:49 15:44 -01:01
Running 3 05:06 17:24 06:22 -01:16 19:14 -01:50
Sled Pull 04:38 22:30 06:04 -01:26 25:36 -03:06
Running 4 05:19 27:08 06:20 -01:01 31:40 -04:32
Burpees Broad Jump 09:31 32:27 06:56 +02:35 38:00 -05:33
Running 5 05:49 41:58 06:36 -00:47 44:56 -02:58
Rowing 04:52 47:47 05:13 -00:21 51:32 -03:45
Running 6 05:41 52:39 06:24 -00:43 56:45 -04:06
Farmers Carry 02:34 58:20 02:36 -00:02 01:03:09 -04:49
Running 7 05:50 01:00:54 06:25 -00:35 01:05:45 -04:51
Sandbag Lunges 07:13 01:06:44 06:30 +00:43 01:12:10 -05:26
Running 8 06:41 01:13:57 07:36 -00:55 01:18:40 -04:43
Wall Balls 14:05 01:20:38 08:28 +05:37 01:26:16 -05:38
Roxzone 09:24 01:43:59 09:15 +00:09 01:43:59
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Simon Hands demonstrated an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, placing in the top 56% of athletes overall and the top 57% in his age group (40-44). His total running time of 00:44:41 was notably strong, finishing 06:22 faster than the average time. This suggests that Simon has a runner profile and excels in this area of the race.

An analysis of the race splits reveals that Simon started off a bit slower in the first running segment, but quickly picked up the pace in subsequent segments. In fact, he was consistently faster than average in all running segments, showing remarkable endurance and pacing skills.

Segments to Improve:

Despite Simon's overall solid performance, there were a few segments where he struggled compared to his peers:

  • Wall Balls: Simon's time in this segment was 05:41 slower than average, indicating a significant area for improvement. To enhance his performance in this area, Simon could incorporate more upper body and core strength exercises into his training routine. For instance, medicine ball throws, kettlebell swings, and weighted squats can help improve his strength and endurance for this exercise.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was another challenging one for Simon, with his time being 02:40 slower than average. To improve, Simon could focus on plyometric exercises to enhance his jumping power and agility. Drills like box jumps, tuck jumps, and skater jumps could be beneficial. Additionally, practicing burpees with a focus on explosive power and quick recovery could also help improve his performance.
  • Sandbag Lunges: Simon was 00:45 slower than average in this segment. To improve, he should focus on lower body strength and stability exercises. Lunges with weights, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats could help improve his strength and endurance in this area.
  • Roxzone: Simon's roxzone time was 00:13 slower than average, indicating that he took longer to transition between exercises or needed more rest time. To improve his overall fitness and transition time, Simon could incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his routine to boost his cardiovascular endurance and recovery speed. He could also practice the transitions between exercises to become more efficient.

Race Strategies:

Going forward, Simon should consider implementing the following strategies to improve his overall race performance:

  • Pacing: Despite a slower start in the first running segment, Simon demonstrated excellent pacing throughout the remaining race. However, he could benefit from a stronger start in the initial running segment. A targeted warm-up routine before the race could help prepare his body for the exertion and potentially improve his initial pace.
  • Strength Training: As the strength segments appear to be Simon's main areas of weakness, he should prioritize strength training in his workout routine. Focusing on the specific exercises mentioned above could significantly improve his performance in these challenging segments.
  • Recovery: To improve his roxzone times, Simon should focus on enhancing his recovery techniques. This could include focusing on his breathing, staying hydrated, and incorporating active recovery exercises in his training.

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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