Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Washington - North American Championships 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 Joel Patrick'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 Joel Patrick'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 Joel Patrick'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 Joel Patrick'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
05:19.
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:
Patrick Joel's performance in the 2024 Washington - North American Championships places him solidly in the top echelons of his age group, showcasing a commendable blend of endurance and strength. A detailed examination of his results reveals a profile that leans more towards strength-based events, given his exceptional performance in the Sled Push, Farmers Carry, and Wall Balls. However, there's a noticeable discrepancy in his running segments where he consistently lost time against the average, indicating a potential area for improvement. His initial running segment was faster than average, suggesting a strong start but his pacing seemed to decline, indicating potential issues with endurance or pacing strategy over the course of the race.
Segments to Improve:
Total Running Time: Patrick's total running time was 02:21 slower than average, pinpointing a crucial area for enhancement. Focusing on interval training can significantly improve his running efficiency and endurance. Incorporating sessions of 400m repeats at a pace slightly faster than his current average lap time, coupled with equal rest periods, can help. Additionally, tempo runs at a sustained moderate to hard effort for 20-30 minutes will improve his lactate threshold, allowing him to maintain a faster pace for longer.
Sandbag Lunges: Finishing 00:30 slower than average in this segment suggests room for improvement in both strength and technique. Implementing weighted lunges and step-ups into his routine can build specific muscle groups used in this event. Also, practicing lunges with a focus on maintaining an upright posture and engaging the core will enhance his efficiency during the actual event. Incorporating plyometric exercises such as jump squats will also improve power.
Rowing: Being 00:13 slower than average, Patrick could benefit from refining his rowing technique. Emphasizing proper form—with a focus on powerful leg drives and maintaining a fluid, continuous stroke—can increase efficiency. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the rower, alternating between sprints and recovery periods, will also improve cardiovascular capacity and rowing power.
Race Strategies:
Improved Pacing: Patrick started the race faster than average but couldn't maintain this pace. Implementing a more conservative start that conserves energy for maintaining a steadier pace throughout the race could yield better overall times. This strategy includes pacing the initial runs to avoid early fatigue, allowing for stronger performances in later stages.
Transition Efficiency: With a Roxzone time indicating faster-than-average transitions, Patrick shows capability in moving efficiently between segments. However, further reducing transition times through practice drills that simulate the race day transitions (e.g., transitioning from running to strength exercises) could minimize time spent not moving forward.
Strength and Endurance Balance: Patrick's training should aim for a balanced improvement in both running endurance and strength. This can be achieved by alternating focus between running and strength training days, ensuring neither aspect is neglected. Incorporating cross-training activities such as cycling or swimming on recovery days can also aid in building endurance without the added strain on the joints that additional running would entail.
By focusing on these targeted areas of improvement and incorporating the suggested drills, techniques, and strategies into his training regimen, Patrick Joel can look forward to not only advancing his placement in future races but also achieving a more balanced profile as a HYROX athlete.
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