Season 24/25 2024 Birmingham (4627) HYROX (4105) Men (2701) Hughes Gareth

Hughes Gareth Hyrox Result

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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 25-29 #132038 01:12:57 92nd in AG | Top 22.3% 402nd | Top 14.9%
-00:45
36:13
Run Total
-00:05
04:32
Avg. Lap
+00:00
04:03
Best Lap
+00:07
30:53
Workout Total
+00:01
03:51
Avg. Workout
+00:43
05:56
Roxzone

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 Hughes Gareth'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 Hughes Gareth'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 Hughes Gareth'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 Hughes Gareth'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 03:54. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

00:58 Potential Improvement 24.8% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sled Pull 00:58 04:35 to 03:37 24.8%
Wall Balls 00:54 05:32 to 04:38 23.1%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:49 04:28 to 03:39 20.9%
Run Total 00:42 36:13 to 35:31 17.9%
Ski Erg 00:13 04:18 to 04:05 5.6%
Farmers Carry 00:13 01:51 to 01:38 5.6%
Rowing 00:05 04:28 to 04:23 2.1%
Sled Push 00:00 01:54 to 01:54 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 03:47 to 03:47 0.0%

Splits Time

Hughes Gareth Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:28 00:00 04:04 +00:24 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:18 04:28 04:14 +00:04 04:04 +00:24
Running 2 04:03 08:46 04:23 -00:20 08:18 +00:28
Sled Push 01:54 12:49 02:29 -00:35 12:41 +00:08
Running 3 04:36 14:43 04:41 -00:05 15:10 -00:27
Sled Pull 04:35 19:19 04:06 +00:29 19:51 -00:32
Running 4 04:26 23:54 04:40 -00:14 23:57 -00:03
Burpees Broad Jump 04:28 28:20 04:09 +00:19 28:37 -00:17
Running 5 04:32 32:48 04:47 -00:15 32:46 +00:02
Rowing 04:28 37:20 04:31 -00:03 37:33 -00:13
Running 6 04:39 41:48 04:41 -00:02 42:04 -00:16
Farmers Carry 01:51 46:27 01:52 -00:01 46:45 -00:18
Running 7 04:26 48:18 04:40 -00:14 48:37 -00:19
Sandbag Lunges 03:47 52:44 04:10 -00:23 53:17 -00:33
Running 8 05:06 56:31 05:02 +00:04 57:27 -00:56
Wall Balls 05:32 01:01:37 05:15 +00:17 01:02:29 -00:52
Roxzone 05:56 01:12:57 05:13 +00:43 01:12:57
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Overall, Gareth Hughes delivered a strong performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, placing in the top 9% of 4107 athletes overall and ranking within the top 13% in his age group. Particularly impressive was his running performance, with a total running time of 00:36:13, which was 00:58 faster than the average. This indicates that Gareth has a runner profile and a strong foundation in this area. His best running lap time was 00:04:03.

When examining his pacing throughout the race, Gareth started slower than average in the first running segment but quickly made up for this in the subsequent segments. This could indicate a strategic approach to conserve energy for the more intense segments of the race. However, there may be potential for Gareth to push a bit harder in the initial stages of the race without compromising his overall performance.

Segments to Improve

  • Roxzone: Gareth's roxzone time was 00:05:56, which was 00:52 slower than the average. This indicates that he may have rested more or had slower transitions between exercise zones. To improve in this area, Gareth should focus on enhancing his overall fitness level and work on reducing transition times. Specific drills that can help include high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to boost endurance, and practicing transitions between different exercises to increase efficiency.
  • Sled Pull: This was another segment where Gareth was slower than average (by 00:30). To improve on sled pulls, Gareth could incorporate more strength training into his routine, focusing particularly on his back and leg muscles. Deadlifts, rows and squats could be beneficial exercises to include.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Gareth was 00:22 slower than the average in this segment. To enhance performance in burpees broad jumps, Gareth should work on his explosiveness and agility. Plyometric exercises like box jumps and power skipping would be beneficial, along with burpee drills to improve form and efficiency.
  • Wall Balls: Gareth was 00:18 slower than average in this segment. To improve in wall balls, Gareth needs to work on his power and accuracy. Training with medicine balls, including exercises like medicine ball slams and throws, can help improve these areas.

Race Strategies

Moving forward, Gareth should consider implementing the following strategies during his races:

  • Start the race at a slightly faster pace without exerting too much energy, to ensure he's not playing catch-up in the subsequent segments.
  • Focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race, rather than fluctuating between fast and slow segments.
  • Work on efficient transitions between exercises to save more time in the roxzone.
  • Remember to fuel his body adequately before and during the race to maintain energy levels, especially considering his runner profile.

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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