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.
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 Benson Andrew'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 Benson Andrew'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 Benson Andrew'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 Benson Andrew'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
13:52.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Andrew Benson put forth a commendable effort in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. Ranking in the top 29% of all athletes and top 33% in his age group, his performance was particularly outstanding in the running segments. With a total running time of 00:29:24, he was 12:25 faster than the average competitor, suggesting a strong runner profile. His best running lap came in at a swift 00:03:12. A closer look at the splits from running 1 to running 4 reveals that Andrew started stronger and faster than the average competitor.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: This segment took Andrew 08:13 longer than the average competitor. To improve in this area, he could incorporate wall ball-specific exercises into his training routine. A mix of squat and toss drills, wall ball shots, and wall ball cleans should help to enhance his strength and endurance for this particular activity.
Farmers Carry: Andrew's time was 03:00 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his performance, he could focus on grip strength exercises such as wrist curls, reverse wrist curls, and farmers walk with heavy dumbbells. Core strength is also crucial for farmer's carry; thus, incorporating planks, Russian twists, and leg raises could be beneficial.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment saw Andrew 00:52 slower than the average competitor. To boost performance in this area, lunges with a weighted vest or sandbag lunges should be included in his training routine. Lunge variations like walking lunges, reverse lunges, and lunge jumps can also help improve strength and stability.
Roxzone: Andrew was 00:23 slower than average in this segment. To enhance his transition time, he could incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his routine. This would not only improve his overall fitness but also help him manage his energy and transition swiftly between exercise zones.
Race Strategies:
Based on his performance, Andrew should consider the following strategies for future races:
Pacing: Given his strong runner profile, Andrew should maintain his fast start in the running segments. However, he should ensure not to exhaust himself too early, which could affect his performance in the strength segments.
Strength Training: As Andrew's strength segments were comparatively weak, he should prioritize strength training in his preparation. Incorporating the recommended exercises into his training routine should improve his performance in these segments.
Transitions: Improving his transition time in the Roxzone could save valuable seconds. Practicing swift transitions between exercises could help Andrew in this area.