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 Burns 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 Burns 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 Burns 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 Burns 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
03:35.
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:
Ross Burns demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, finishing in the top 17% overall and within the top 21% in his age group (30-34). Ross exhibited particular strength in his total running time, which was 45 seconds faster than average. This suggests that Ross has a stronger runner profile. However, his initial pace at the start of the race was slower than average, indicating a cautious start strategy.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: Ross' Roxzone time was 1:12 slower than average, indicating he might have taken longer breaks or transitioned slower. To improve this, Ross should focus on improving his overall fitness and working on faster transitions. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help enhance stamina and quick recovery. Furthermore, practicing transitions between exercises can help minimize downtime.
Burpees Broad Jump: Ross was 58 seconds slower than the average in this segment. Incorporating more plyometric exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and power skipping into his training routine can help increase explosive power, which is crucial for the broad jump. Also, practicing the technique of burpees can lead to more efficient and quicker movements.
Wall Balls: Ross was 51 seconds slower than average in this segment. To improve, he should focus on building lower body strength and core stability. Squats and lunges can help improve leg strength, while planks and Russian twists can enhance core stability. Additionally, practicing the wall ball throw technique can help improve performance in this segment.
Running: Despite Ross' strength in running, there is still room for improvement as he was 35 seconds slower than the 25th percentile. Ross can work on his endurance and speed by incorporating more long-distance runs and sprint intervals in his training. Fartlek training, alternating between fast and slow paces during a run, can also help improve running performance.
Race Strategies:
For future races, Ross should consider adjusting his pacing strategy. Starting too slow can lead to lost time that is hard to make up later in the race. A more aggressive start might lead to a better overall time. Additionally, Ross should work on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race, to avoid burning out towards the end. Given his strength in running, Ross should also strategize to gain time in the running segments to compensate for the exercises where he is slower than average.