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
517 similar athletes.
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 Women
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 517 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 517 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Ball Kerry'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 Ball Kerry'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 517 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 Ball Kerry'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 Women
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 Ball Kerry'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
06:18.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 517 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Kerry Ball, a HYROX athlete in the 25-29 age group, achieved an impressive Top 28% ranking among 4107 competitors at the 2024 Birmingham event. Ball's overall time was 01:49:58, with a total running time of 00:49:27, which is 05:56 faster than the average. This suggests that Ball has a strong running profile.
Even though Ball's first running segment was slower than the average, she quickly compensated for it in the subsequent running segments, consistently finishing faster than the average. This indicates a good pacing strategy, as she didn't start too fast and gradually increased her speed as the race progressed. However, there seems to be a significant time loss in the roxzone (01:11 slower than average), suggesting longer transition times and rest periods.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: This was Ball's worst-performing segment, finishing 03:08 slower than the average. To improve, she could incorporate specific drills like 'Wall Ball Target Practice', focusing on maintaining accuracy and consistency over extended periods. This can also be combined with strength training exercises like squats and push press to improve power and endurance.
Roxzone: The slower roxzone time could be improved by enhancing overall fitness and reducing transition times. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be beneficial to increase cardiovascular fitness, while drills focusing on quick starts and stops can improve transition times.
Burpees Broad Jump: Finishing 01:30 slower than average, this segment could be improved by incorporating plyometric training into the routine. Exercises like box jumps and standing long jumps can improve explosive power required for broad jumps. Practicing burpees separately can also help improve technique and speed.
Sled Pull: Although not drastically slow, Ball can still improve in this area. Strength training, specifically focusing on back and leg muscles like deadlifts and squats, can help. Also, practicing the sled pull with varying weights can improve technique and endurance.
Sandbag Lunges: Ball was slightly slower in this segment. Incorporating lunges with varying weights into her training routine can help improve her performance. Also, practicing the movement with a sandbag can help her get used to the instability and improve her balance.
Race Strategies:
For better race performance, Ball could focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race, especially during the initial segments. Although her running segments are strong, she could work on improving her transition times and reducing rest periods.
During strength-based segments, she should focus on maintaining proper form and technique to avoid unnecessary energy expenditure and potential injury. Pre-race warm-up and post-race cool down routines can be beneficial for maintaining endurance and speeding up recovery.
Lastly, incorporating more race-specific training in her routine, such as simulating race conditions, could help Ball better prepare for the actual race, improving both her physical performance and mental resilience.