Gridley Ben
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
785 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 785 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 785 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Gridley Ben'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 Gridley Ben'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 785 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 Gridley Ben'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 Gridley Ben'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
07:38.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:28
Potential Improvement
32.3%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Ben Gridley has delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox Race. He achieved an overall rank of 2493, placing him in the top 60% of all 4107 participating athletes. Notably, Ben's total running time of 00:48:05 was 05:43 faster than the average, highlighting his strong running capabilities. His best running lap, clocked at 00:05:09, also underscores his prowess in this area. However, there is a clear disparity in his performance between running segments and strength-based exercises. His faster running times contrast with slower completion times on exercises such as the Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Sandbag Lunges. These areas are aspects that need focused attention for improvement.
Segments to Improve:
- Sled Push and Sled Pull: These segments appear to be a significant challenge, with completion times slower than the average. To improve performance in these areas, Ben could incorporate more strength training into his routine, particularly targeting the leg and core muscles. Exercises such as squats, deadlifts and lunges can be particularly beneficial. Additionally, practicing the specific movements involved in the sled push and pull can help improve technique and efficiency.
- Sandbag Lunges: Another area of improvement is the Sandbag Lunges segment. Incorporating lunges with weights into the regular workout routine can help strengthen the muscles used in this exercise. Also, focusing on form, keeping the back straight and ensuring the knee doesn't go past the toes during the lunge, can help enhance performance in this area.
- Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls: These two segments also registered slower than average times. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts can be helpful in improving stamina and overall fitness levels, which can, in turn, help improve performance in these segments.
- Farmers Carry: Though the time difference is not as significant in this segment, there is still room for improvement. Incorporating grip strength exercises and shoulder workouts can help improve performance in this area.
Race Strategies:
Considering Ben's strong performance in running segments, a strategy that could be adopted for future races is to conserve energy during running sections to have more strength for the more physically demanding exercises. This could help improve overall race time. Additionally, focusing on proper warming up before the race and maintaining optimal hydration and nutrition during the race can also contribute to better performance and endurance.
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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