Meldrum Ross
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 Meldrum Ross'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 Meldrum Ross'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 Meldrum Ross'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 Meldrum Ross'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
02:47.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:36
Potential Improvement
57.5%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Ross Meldrum performed well in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event, placing within the top 43% of all athletes and within the top 39% of his age group. His overall time was 01:31:46 which is a commendable effort for his age group. His total running time was faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile. However, Ross started the race slower than average in the first running segment but then improved his speed throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
- Roxzone: Ross's performance in the Roxzone segment was slower than average. This suggests a need to improve his overall fitness and transition time. Endurance and speed training could be beneficial. Interval training, where high intensity workouts are alternated with short recovery periods, and plyometric drills can help improve speed and endurance. Furthermore, practicing transitions between exercises can help minimize time spent in the Roxzone.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Ross's performance in this segment was significantly slower than average. To improve on this, he could include more plyometric and strength training in his workout routine. Exercises like box jumps, weighted squats, and lunges can help develop leg strength and power.
- Wall Balls: This segment was slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in full body strength and coordination. Ross could incorporate wall ball drills, kettlebell swings and medicine ball throws into his training routine to improve his performance in this area.
- Sandbag Lunges: Ross's performance in this segment was slower than average, indicating a need for improved lower body strength. Weighted squats, lunges, and deadlifts could be beneficial for increasing leg strength and improving his performance in this segment.
- Sled Push: Although Ross was faster than average in this segment, there is still room for improvement. Strength training, particularly focusing on the lower body and core, can help improve sled push performance. Ross should consider incorporating squats, deadlifts, and planks into his training routine.
Race Strategies:
Ross should consider starting the race at a more moderate pace to conserve energy for the later segments where he can make up time. He should also focus on maintaining a steady pace during the running segments to avoid fatigue. Ross could benefit from incorporating interval training into his routine to improve his endurance and pacing. Furthermore, practicing transitions between exercises could help reduce his time spent in the Roxzone. Lastly, focusing on his form and technique during strength training exercises can not only help improve his performance in those segments, but also prevent potential injuries.
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