Gorton Rob
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 Gorton Rob'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 Gorton Rob'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 Gorton Rob'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 Gorton Rob'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
08:29.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:53
Potential Improvement
45.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Rob Gorton demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event, ranking in the top 69% of 3261 athletes, and in the top 75% within his age group of 30-34. His overall time was 01:41:57. A noteworthy observation from his performance was his impressive running prowess. The total running time was 00:43:57, which is 06:02 faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile. However, his pacing strategy needs a bit more attention. While he started slower in the first running segment, he picked up speed considerably in the subsequent segments, outpacing the average times.
Segments to Improve
While Rob showed excellent running capabilities, several segments have room for improvement. These include Wall Balls, Sled Pull, Roxzone, Farmers Carry, Ski Erg, and Rowing. These segments were slower than the 25th percentile, indicating potential areas to work on to boost overall performance.
- Wall Balls: This segment was considerably slower than average. Improving strength, particularly in the legs and core, can help improve timing. Squats, deadlifts, and core strengthening exercises like planks, can be incorporated into the training routine.
- Sled Pull: This exercise tests both strength and endurance. Incorporating more strength training, in particular, targeting the lower body and core muscles, can assist in improving this segment. Exercises like weighted lunges and leg press can be beneficial.
- Roxzone: The time spent in the Roxzone was slightly higher than average, indicating more time spent on transitions or resting. Improving overall fitness and working on transition times can help. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) can be considered to improve endurance and transition times.
- Farmers Carry: This exercise requires both grip strength and core stability. Incorporating grip strengthening exercises, such as wrist curls and dead hangs, along with core workouts can help improve performance in this sector.
- Ski Erg: Improvement in this area requires both cardiovascular fitness and upper body strength. Incorporating more aerobic exercises like swimming, along with strength training focused on the arms and shoulders, can yield better results.
- Rowing: This segment was slower than average, indicating a need to improve both endurance and upper body strength. Regular rowing exercises, along with upper body strength training, can help improve performance in this area.
Race Strategies
Implementing certain strategies during the race can also contribute to better performance. Starting at a steady pace and gradually increasing speed can lead to more consistent performance throughout the race. Additionally, focusing on proper form during strength exercises can prevent fatigue and injury. Finally, practicing transitions between exercises can also shave off valuable seconds from the overall time.
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