Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Glasgow 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.
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 Pugh Adam'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 Pugh Adam'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 Pugh Adam'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 Pugh Adam'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
06:47.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Adam Pugh's performance in the 2024 Glasgow HYROX race places him well within the competitive range of his age group, demonstrating particular strengths in exercise-specific areas such as the Ski Erg, Sled Push, and Sled Pull where he significantly outperformed the average. His overall rank and percentile positions suggest a balanced athlete, but with a tendency towards strength-based events over running. Despite a strong start in Running 1, his performance in subsequent running segments showed a consistent slowing trend, indicating potential issues with pacing and endurance over the race distance. The total running time being slower than average further cements this observation, suggesting that while Adam has a solid foundation in strength, his running endurance and pacing need attention to improve his overall HYROX performance.
Segments to Improve:
Run Total: Adam's total running time suggests a need for improved endurance and pacing. Interval training with a focus on maintaining pace over increasing distances can help. Specifically, incorporating tempo runs and interval sprints into weekly training can improve aerobic capacity and running efficiency. Practicing running on tired legs, such as running after strength sessions, can also simulate race conditions better and improve performance.
Wall Balls: The slower than average time in Wall Balls suggests a potential lack of power endurance. To improve, Adam should focus on high-rep sets of wall balls in training, emphasizing speed and form. Incorporating plyometric exercises like box jumps and medicine ball slams can also enhance explosive power, which is crucial for efficient wall ball execution.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment's performance can benefit from exercises that boost both cardiovascular endurance and explosive strength. Plyometric training, including broad jumps, box jumps, and burpees without the broad jump, can be particularly useful. Technique work focusing on the efficiency of movement during the burpees can also reduce fatigue and improve time.
Sandbag Lunges: Adam's performance here indicates the need for specific strength and endurance in the lower body. Incorporating weighted lunges and squats into training routines, along with endurance-based leg exercises like step-ups and weighted carries, will build both strength and stamina in the muscles most used during this segment.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Given the tendency to start strong but slow in later running segments, Adam should work on establishing a sustainable pace early on. Using a heart rate monitor during the race to stay within a specific heart rate zone can help manage exertion levels and preserve energy for the entire race.
Transitions (Roxzone): While Adam shows efficiency in transitions, continuous practice of quick switches between exercises and running can shave off crucial seconds. This includes setting up exercise stations in a way that mimics race conditions during training sessions.
Strength and Running Balance: To address the identified imbalance between strength and running performance, Adam should tailor his training to include back-to-back days of strength training followed by running sessions. This will not only improve his running endurance but also ensure that he retains his strength advantages.
Exercise-Specific Drills: For the identified weak segments, incorporating segment-specific drills into the weekly training plan can help. This includes doing these exercises when fatigued to simulate race conditions closely.
By focusing on these improvement areas and implementing the suggested strategies, Adam Pugh can expect to see significant gains in his HYROX race performance, moving towards a more balanced profile that leverages both his strength and running capabilities.
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