Cottingham James
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Hamburg 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 Cottingham James'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 Cottingham James'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 Cottingham James'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 Cottingham James'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
05:37.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:42
Potential Improvement
30.3%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
James Cottingham showed an impressive performance in the 2024 Hamburg HYROX event. In comparison to the average, James displayed a commendable running time, completing the overall running segments 4:53 faster than the average time. This indicates a strong runner's profile and a competitive performance within his age group. Despite starting the race slightly faster than the average in Running 1, James maintained a consistent pace throughout most of the other running segments, particularly excelling in Running 2, Running 3, Running 4 and Running 5 where he was significantly faster than the average.
As a result, James finished in the top 56% of all athletes and within the top 67% of his age group, demonstrating his competitive edge in running. Nonetheless, while his running prowess is evident, it's clear that the strength-based exercises, along with the Roxzone segment, present opportunities for substantial improvement.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone: James's Roxzone time was 1:40 slower than the average, indicating a need to improve transition times and overall fitness. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can aid in improving cardiovascular endurance and reducing recovery time between exercises. Transition drills, including fast switches between different exercises, can also enhance efficiency in this area.
- Wall Balls: With a time 1:17 slower than the average, enhancing strength, particularly lower-body strength, will be beneficial. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts can help improve Wall Balls performance. In addition, practicing the actual movement of Wall Balls with varied weights may also prove helpful.
- Sled Pull and Farmers Carry: These segments were significantly slower than the average, indicating a need for increased overall strength and grip. Incorporating more resistance training, particularly focusing on the back, shoulders, and arms can be beneficial. Specific exercises may include deadlifts, rows, and pull-ups. For improving grip strength, exercises like farmer's walks and dead hangs can be effective.
- Sandbag Lunges and Ski Erg: Both of these segments were slower than the average. For Sandbag Lunges, incorporating more functional training, particularly lunges with varied weights, could help. For Ski Erg, improving upper body strength and endurance will be crucial. Exercises like push-ups, rows, and kettlebell swings combined with cardiovascular training may be beneficial.
Race Strategies
Considering James's running strength, it would be beneficial to maintain a steady pace right from the start, conserving energy for the strength-based segments. This strategy might help to achieve a more even split between running and strength exercises. Additionally, practicing the transition between different exercises will be crucial to reduce Roxzone time during the race. Lastly, incorporating more strength training into the routine, focusing on the specific movements in the exercises he struggled with, will help improve overall performance in the next race.
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