Higgins Eric
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 New York 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 Higgins Eric'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 Higgins Eric'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 Higgins Eric'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 Higgins Eric'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
04:15.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:50
Potential Improvement
90.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Eric Higgins showed a commendable performance in the 2024 New York Hyrox race, finishing in the top 27% overall and top 28% in his age group. His performance highlights a strong start but indicates a potential for pacing issues, as evidenced by a faster-than-average first running segment followed by slower subsequent segments. Eric's profile suggests he has a balanced strength and endurance base, with remarkable achievements in strength exercises such as the Sled Pull, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls, where he ranked impressively high. However, his total running time was slower than average by 02:32, suggesting room for improvement in endurance and possibly pacing strategies. The Roxzone time significantly slower than average also points towards a need for improved transition efficiency and overall fitness enhancement.
Segments to Improve:
- Total Running Time & Roxzone: Eric's overall running time and Roxzone are areas needing substantial improvement. For running, incorporating interval training with a mix of short, high-intensity bursts and longer, steady-state sessions can enhance both speed and endurance. Fartlek training, where pace and terrain are varied, can also mimic race conditions, improving adaptability and stamina. For Roxzone improvements, focusing on transition drills, where Eric quickly shifts from running to exercise stations, can reduce downtime. Circuit training that combines cardiovascular elements with strength exercises can enhance his ability to maintain performance levels throughout the transitions.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment, being slightly slower than average, can benefit from plyometric training to improve explosive strength and efficiency. Exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps can enhance Eric's ability to perform these broad jumps with more power and less energy expenditure. Incorporating core strengthening exercises will also improve stability and form during each jump and burpee, reducing time spent on this segment.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Eric should work on developing a more consistent pacing strategy, especially for his running segments. Using a heart rate monitor during training and races can help him stay within optimal zones for endurance and avoid starting too fast, which can lead to premature fatigue. Practicing negative splits, where each running segment is completed slightly faster than the one before, can also conserve energy for the later stages of the race.
- Transitions (Roxzone): Improving Roxzone times requires not only physical but mental preparation. Eric should practice the sequence of events in training, simulating race conditions as closely as possible to reduce hesitation and improve transition times between running and strength exercises. Mental rehearsals and visualization techniques can also prepare him to execute transitions smoothly and efficiently.
- Strength and Endurance Balance: Given Eric's stronger performance in strength segments, maintaining this advantage while elevating his running endurance is crucial. A balanced training program that does not overly focus on one at the expense of the other is essential. This might include dedicated days for strength, endurance, and combined sessions within a training week, ensuring a holistic approach to fitness that supports both aspects of Hyrox races.
By addressing these specific areas of improvement and implementing the suggested training strategies and race tactics, Eric Higgins has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future Hyrox races.
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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