Gunn Patrick
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 Gunn Patrick'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 Gunn Patrick'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 Gunn Patrick'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 Gunn Patrick'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
02:52.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
00:40
Potential Improvement
23.3%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Patrick Gunn showcased an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. Ranking in the top 40% of all athletes and top 39% in his age group, he displayed a considerable level of fitness and skill. A strong runner, Patrick finished his total running time 2 minutes and 49 seconds faster than the average, indicating a runner profile.
His pacing was generally strong, although he started slower than average in the first running segment. His performance improved significantly from running 2 onwards, consistently finishing faster than average. This suggests that he may need to work on his initial pacing to ensure a strong start, without compromising his overall endurance and late race performance.
Segments to Improve
While Patrick's running performance was strong, the analysis indicates several areas where improvements could be made for optimal results. These primarily include the Roxzone, Wall Balls, Burpees Broad Jump, Sled Pull, and Farmers Carry segments.
- Roxzone: Patrick's Roxzone time was slower than average, indicating that he rested more or took longer to transition. To enhance performance in this area, training should focus on improving overall fitness and transition speed. This could consist of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to boost cardiovascular endurance and strength training to aid quick recovery. Focus should also be given to transition practice, ensuring smooth and swift changeovers between segments.
- Wall Balls: This segment requires both strength and endurance. Increasing the intensity and repetitions of wall ball exercises during training can help improve performance. Incorporating exercises like squats, push-ups, and lunges can also help to build the necessary strength and endurance.
- Burpees Broad Jump: To increase performance in this segment, Patrick could benefit from incorporating more plyometric exercises into his routine, such as box jumps and broad jumps. Additionally, regular practice of burpees can help improve his speed and efficiency in this exercise.
- Sled Pull: This segment, which demands considerable strength, can be improved by incorporating more weightlifting and resistance training into his routine. Exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and farmer's walks can help to enhance his pulling power.
- Farmers Carry: To enhance his performance in this segment, Patrick should focus on grip strength exercises, shoulder stability workouts, and core strengthening. Farmer's walks with gradually increasing weights can also be beneficial.
Race Strategies
Patrick should consider the following strategies for better performance in future races:
- Improved Pacing: Patrick started slower than average in the first running segment. He should work on his initial pacing to ensure a stronger start to the race. This can be practiced during training by simulating race conditions.
- Strength Training: Despite his strong running performance, Patrick's slower times in strength-focused segments suggest a need for increased focus on strength training. This will help to balance his overall fitness and improve his performance across all race segments.
- Transition Practice: Given the slower Roxzone time, practicing transitions between exercises can help to reduce rest times and ensure smooth changeovers.
- Recovery Management: Implementing active recovery techniques, such as dynamic stretching and foam rolling, can help to maintain overall performance throughout the race. Additionally, proper nutrition and hydration strategies should be followed to support endurance and recovery.
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