Bridgen Alex
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London 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 Bridgen Alex'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 Bridgen Alex'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 Bridgen Alex'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 Bridgen Alex'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
04:12.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
04:00
Potential Improvement
95.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Alex Bridgen's performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London places him in a commendable position, achieving a top 32% overall rank among 2737 athletes and landing in the top 36% within his age group (25-29). His overall time was 01:25:16, with a total running time of 00:45:29, indicating a slower pace than average by 02:34. This suggests that while Alex shows a balanced proficiency in both strength and endurance components, there is a notable area for improvement in his running efficiency. His best running lap being significantly faster than the average indicates a potential for high performance that could be further exploited with targeted training. The analysis reveals Alex as a hybrid athlete, with stronger performance in strength exercises but a need to enhance his running endurance and speed.
Segments to Improve:
- Running Segments: Alex's running times, especially the first four laps, indicate a slower start than average, which suggests a pacing issue. To improve, Alex should focus on interval training to enhance his running speed and efficiency. Incorporating intervals ranging from 400m to 1km at race pace or faster, with equal rest periods, can help improve cardiovascular endurance and running economy. Additionally, including tempo runs in his training regimen, where he runs at a consistently hard effort, can aid in building tolerance to the lactic acid build-up and improve his pace sustainability over distance.
- Roxzone Transitions: Alex's transition times are slower than average, suggesting a need for better overall fitness and quicker transitions. To improve this, simulated race scenarios during training sessions could be beneficial. This would involve setting up a circuit that mimics the race layout, allowing practice of quick transitions between running and strength exercises. Additionally, focusing on functional fitness workouts that combine cardiovascular exercises with strength training can improve overall fitness levels, reducing time spent in roxzone.
- Wall Balls and Burpees Broad Jump: While not the weakest segments, there's room for improvement. For Wall Balls, focusing on squat depth and explosive power through the hips can increase efficiency. Drills should include squat strength training (e.g., back squats, front squats) and plyometric exercises (e.g., box jumps, jump squats). For Burpees Broad Jump, improving technique for both the burpee component and the broad jump can yield better results. Plyometric training to enhance explosive leg power and practicing burpees with emphasis on minimizing ground contact time will help.
Race Strategies:
- Effective Pacing: Given the analysis, Alex should aim for a more consistent pace across the running segments. Starting too slow has likely impacted his overall time negatively. Utilizing a running watch with real-time pacing feedback can help maintain a targeted pace from the start, potentially conserving energy for a stronger finish.
- Strength Before Speed: Considering Alex's stronger performance in strength exercises, it would be strategic to maintain a steady but manageable pace during running segments to conserve energy for areas where he can make up time. This does not mean significantly slowing down but finding a balance that allows for strength exercise efficiency.
- Transition Efficiency: Reducing time in the roxzone can significantly impact overall performance. This involves not only physical readiness to switch between exercises but also mental preparedness. Practicing transitions during training, focusing on quick changes from cardiovascular to strength exercises, and minimizing rest time, will enhance transition efficiency.
By focusing on these identified areas of improvement and implementing the suggested training strategies, Alex can expect to see notable enhancements in his HYROX race performance. Consistency in training, along with strategic race planning, will be key to achieving his performance goals.
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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