Jones Sam
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 Jones Sam'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 Jones Sam'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 Jones Sam'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 Jones Sam'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
05:26.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
04:33
Potential Improvement
83.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Sam Jones put up a solid performance at the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race, placing in the top 44% of all athletes and in the top 34% in his age group (45-49). His total running time of 00:42:29, which was 03:06 faster than average, showcases his strength and endurance as a runner. This is further highlighted by his strong performance in the running segments, where he consistently finished faster than the average time. However, there were certain exercise zones where he lagged behind, especially in the Wall Balls segment, which significantly affected his overall time.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: Wall Balls was Sam's weakest segment, taking 04:11 longer than average. This indicates he may need to improve his overall strength, particularly in his lower body and core. Incorporating strength training exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts into his routine can greatly enhance his Wall Balls performance. Supplementing these with core exercises like planks, Russian twists, and leg raises can improve his stability and power during the Wall Balls segment.
- Ski Erg: Ski Erg was another segment where Sam struggled, taking 00:30 longer than average. This suggests a need for improvement in his upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the Ski Erg could help enhance his performance in this area. He should also consider adding more upper body strength training exercises, such as pull-ups and push-ups, to his regimen.
- Roxzone: Sam was faster than average in this segment, but there is still room for improvement. To improve his overall fitness and transition time in the roxzone, he should incorporate active recovery exercises, such as light jogging or stretching, into his training. This can help reduce fatigue and prepare his body for the next segment.
Race Strategies:
Based on his performance, Sam should focus on maintaining a steady pace right from the start of the race. His slower initial running segments suggest that he may be starting too slow and using up energy to catch up later. He should aim to start at a faster pace that he can comfortably maintain, and then gradually increase his speed as the race progresses. This strategy would enable him to conserve energy for the more demanding segments of the race, such as the Wall Balls.
Furthermore, Sam should work on improving his transitions between segments. Quick and efficient transitions can significantly cut down his overall time. Practicing transitions during training, focusing on quickly shifting from one exercise to another, can greatly aid in this.
Lastly, given his strong running performance, Sam should leverage this strength during the race. He should aim to gain time during the running segments, where he naturally excels, to compensate for the segments where he is slower.
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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