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 Herbert Philip'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 Herbert Philip'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 Herbert Philip'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 Herbert Philip'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
04:15.
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:
Philip Herbert showed a robust performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, ranking in the top 43% of all athletes and the top 35% of his age group. A key highlight of his performance was his total running time. At 00:42:36, he was 02:52 faster than the average competitor, suggesting a strong runner profile. His best running lap time of 00:04:50 confirms this strength.
Philip’s pacing in the initial segments of the race was slightly slower than average, but he significantly picked up his speed from Running 2 onwards, consistently clocking faster times than the average competitor. This could suggest a conservative start strategy, conserving energy for the later stages of the race. However, his slower performance in the Roxzone indicates an area of potential improvement, perhaps due to longer transition times or needing breaks between exercises.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was Philip's weakest, as he finished 02:45 slower than the average time. Incorporating more plyometric exercises into his routine could help improve his explosive strength and speed for this task. Box jumps, broad jumps, and burpee variations are recommended. Also, practicing the rhythm and technique of the burpee broad jump could help improve his efficiency and speed.
Roxzone: Philip was 00:30 slower than the average in this area, indicating potential fatigue or inefficiencies in transitioning between exercises. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) could help improve his endurance and recovery time. Transition drills, practicing moving quickly and efficiently between different exercises, could also be beneficial.
Sandbag Lunges: Philip was 00:47 slower than average in this segment. To improve, he could incorporate more weighted lunge variations into his strength training routine. Focusing on proper form, maintaining a straight back, and ensuring the knee does not go over the toes can also help improve performance in this task.
Race Strategies:
Philip could consider adjusting his pacing strategy slightly. Instead of starting slower, he might try to maintain a more consistent pace throughout the race. This could help him conserve energy for the more challenging strength segments later in the race, such as the Burpees Broad Jump and the Sandbag Lunges.
Furthermore, focusing on efficient transitions between exercises could help shave off valuable seconds in his overall race time. This includes both physical transitions, such as quickly moving from running to strength exercises, and mental transitions, like preparing himself for the upcoming exercise while finishing the previous one.
Lastly, integrating more strength training, particularly that mimics the race's physical demands, could help improve his overall performance and endurance in the strength segments.