Bunce Mark
Performance Analysis
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 Bunce Mark'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 Bunce Mark'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 Bunce Mark'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 Bunce Mark'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
03:41.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:32
Potential Improvement
41.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Mark Bunce, in the HYROX event in Birmingham, demonstrated a commendable performance, ranking within the top 50% of his age group. His overall time was 01:35:41, positioning him at the 2007th rank out of 4107 athletes, and 43rd in his age group (55-59). Notably, his total running time was faster than the average, indicating a stronger runner profile. However, his initial pacing in the race could be better managed, as evidenced by his slower than average time in the first running segment. This suggests a slow start, which he was able to compensate for in the subsequent segments.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: With a time slower than average by 01:11, this segment needs focused attention. Training should incorporate exercises that strengthen the lower body and core, such as squats, lunges, and kettlebell swings. Regular practice with wall balls, focusing on the correct form and breathing technique, will also be beneficial.
- Running: Despite showing a strong runner profile, Mark's first running segment was slower than average. A more aggressive start, coupled with interval training to enhance speed and endurance, could improve performance in this area. Incorporating hill sprints and long-distance runs into the training regimen may also be beneficial.
- Sandbag Lunges: Mark's performance in this segment was slower than average by 00:38. Strengthening the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes will enhance lunge performance. Exercises such as walking lunges, goblet squats, and step-ups can be beneficial. Additionally, practice with a sandbag will help improve form and endurance for this specific task.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slower than average by 00:25. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and jump squats, can help increase power and speed. Regular practice of burpees will also help improve technique and endurance.
- Sled Pull: Although only slightly slower than average, this segment could benefit from strength training focused on the back and shoulders. Deadlifts, rows, and pull-ups are recommended exercises for this purpose.
Race Strategies:
Mark should focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race rather than starting slow and compensating later. This strategy will help conserve energy for the more physically demanding segments towards the end. Additionally, focusing on transition times between exercises and runs can significantly reduce overall time. Lastly, regular practice of the specific exercises in each segment will not only improve technique and speed but also help Mark anticipate how his body responds to each exercise, enabling him to better manage his energy and pace throughout the race.
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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