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.
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 Walsh Barry'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 Walsh Barry'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 Walsh Barry'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 Walsh Barry'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
02:41.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance
Firstly, congratulations to Barry Walsh for his impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. With an overall rank of 528 out of 4107 athletes, Barry placed in the top 12% of all competitors and in the top 16% of his age group (25-29). His total running time was notably 01:27 faster than the average, suggesting a strong runner profile. However, his Roxzone time was slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in transition times and overall fitness.
Barry started the race slower than average in the Running 1 segment, but he gradually improved his performance in the subsequent segments, often finishing faster than average. This indicates a well-paced strategy, allowing him to conserve energy for the later, more demanding parts of the race. His strongest segments were evident in the running and strength-based exercises such as the Ski Erg, Rowing, and Sandbag Lunges, with faster times than the average competitor.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone: Barry's Roxzone time was 01:54 slower than average, indicating that he may have rested more or took longer in the transition. To improve this, Barry should focus on drills that mimic the transition between exercises to improve speed and efficiency. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can also boost overall fitness and endurance.
Sled Pull and Sled Push: These strength-based exercises were slower than average for Barry. Including more strength training, specifically targeting the muscles used in these exercises (legs, core, arms), could improve performance. Exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and cable pull-throughs can be beneficial.
Farmers Carry: Barry's Farmers Carry time was slower than average. This exercise requires both grip strength and core stability. Including exercises like farmer's walks, kettlebell swings, and forearm curls in his training routine can help improve his performance in this area.
Race Strategies
For future races, Barry should aim to maintain his well-paced running strategy, starting at a manageable pace and gradually increasing speed throughout. He should also focus on minimizing rest time and improving transitions in the Roxzone. Furthermore, incorporating more strength training into his pre-race routine could enhance his performance in the strength-based exercises. Lastly, a post-exercise recovery routine can help to reduce muscle fatigue and improve race performance.
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