Birtwhistle Michael
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.
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 Birtwhistle Michael'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 Birtwhistle Michael'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 Birtwhistle Michael'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 Birtwhistle Michael'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
05:59.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:15
Potential Improvement
37.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Michael Birtwhistle demonstrated an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, ranking in the top 21% overall and the top 5% in his age group. His overall time was 01:17:30, highlighting his efficiency and resilience in the race.
One of the standout aspects of Michael’s performance was his excellent running, with a total running time of 00:35:43, which was 03:35 faster than average. This indicates that Michael has a strong runner profile. His pacing strategy seems well balanced, as evidenced by his faster than average times in the majority of the running segments, suggesting that he did not start too fast or too slow.
Segments to Improve
- Wall Balls: This was Michael’s most challenging segment, with a time 01:42 slower than average. To improve in this area, he could incorporate more functional strength training in his routine, focusing on exercises that strengthen the legs, core, and shoulders. Wall balls require a lot of power and coordination, so exercises like squats, deadlifts, overhead presses and cleans could be beneficial. Also, practicing the wall ball exercise itself will help him improve his form and efficiency.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was also challenging for Michael, with a time 00:55 slower than average. To improve his burpee broad jumps, he should focus on improving his plyometric power and coordination. Exercises like box jumps, skipping rope, and agility ladder drills can help develop these abilities. Also, practicing the burpee broad jump movement itself will help him become more efficient and faster.
- Sled Pull: Michael’s time was 00:26 slower than average in this segment. Sled pulls require strong leg and core strength, as well as good cardiovascular endurance. Training with sled pushes and pulls, deadlifts, squats, and farmer’s carry can help improve his performance in this segment.
Race Strategies
In future races, Michael should consider the following strategies for improved performance:
- Pacing: Given his strong running profile, Michael should continue to maintain his current pacing strategy in the running segments. However, he should also focus on conserving energy and maintaining a steady pace in the strength segments, as this is where he tends to lose time.
- Transitioning: Michael's Roxzone time was slightly slower than average, indicating that he could improve his transition times. Practicing quick transitions between running and strength exercises during training can help improve his speed in this area.
- Strength Training: Given that some of the strength segments were more challenging for Michael, integrating more strength training into his routine would be beneficial. This should be balanced with his running training to ensure overall improvements.
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