Marsden Josh
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
980 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 980 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 980 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Marsden Josh'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 Marsden Josh'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 980 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 Marsden Josh'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 Marsden Josh'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
04:08.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:59
Potential Improvement
48.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Josh Marsden demonstrated an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, earning a place within the top 57% of all athletes and the top 60% within his age group. His total running time was notably faster than average, suggesting a strong running profile. Despite starting slower in his initial run, he managed to maintain a consistent pace and even gained speed in the subsequent runs. His performance in strength-based exercises, however, varied significantly, indicating an area for potential improvement.
Segments to Improve
Burpees Broad Jump:
- Josh was significantly slower than average in this segment, suggesting a need for improved explosiveness and coordination. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps, jump squats, and power cleans, can enhance his power output. Additionally, practicing the burpees broad jump movement specifically can help improve technique and efficiency.
Sandbag Lunges:
- This segment was also slower than average, indicating a need for stronger lower body strength and endurance. Incorporating more weighted lunges, squats, and deadlifts in training can help build this. Additionally, practicing lunges with a sandbag can help improve form and familiarity with the movement.
Roxzone:
- Josh's roxzone time was slower than average, suggesting a need for improved transition times and overall fitness. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve cardiovascular endurance and ability to recover quickly. Practicing transitions between different exercises can also decrease roxzone time.
Sled Push and Sled Pull:
- Josh's sled push and pull times were slower than average, indicating a need for improved power output and functional strength. Incorporating more heavy sled drags and pushes, as well as strength training exercises like deadlifts and squats, can improve performance in these areas.
Race Strategies
Josh should consider a more conservative pacing strategy at the start of the race to conserve energy for the later stages. Given his strength in running, he could also try to strategically gain time in these segments to compensate for slower strength-based exercises. Additionally, focusing on efficient transitions between exercises can help reduce roxzone time. Finally, incorporating more specific training for the strength-based exercises, particularly the burpees broad jump and sandbag lunges, can help improve these slower segments.
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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