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
931 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
Run, Baby, Run!
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
Based on 931 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Station Showdown
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
Based on 931 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of Matthews Chris's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Matthews Chris hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
Based on 931 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Expected Finish Time
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station.
Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
Spread of Splits Time
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare Matthews Chris’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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 Matthews Chris'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
06:56.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 931 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance
Chris Matthews displayed a commendable performance at the 2024 Birmingham HYROX, ranking in the top 58% of all athletes and the top 59% in his age group. His total running time was 06:32 faster than average, showcasing his strong running profile. This is further confirmed by his best running lap of 00:04:59.
While Chris's running segments were generally faster than average, his performance in the strength segments was somewhat inconsistent. It appears that he started the race a bit slower than average in Running 1, but then significantly picked up the pace in subsequent running segments. This suggests that Chris could work on his pacing strategy to conserve energy and maintain a steady rhythm throughout the race.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: This was the segment with the most potential for improvement, as Chris was 02:54 slower than average. Specific exercises to enhance performance in this area could include squat and throw drills, which replicate the movement pattern of the wall ball exercise. Increasing overall strength with compound lifts such as squats and deadlifts could also be beneficial.
Roxzone: Chris was 00:34 slower than average in this segment, hinting at possible inefficiencies in transitions or rest periods. To improve, Chris should focus on enhancing overall fitness and reducing transition time. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help improve cardiorespiratory fitness and stamina, while practicing quick transitions between exercises can help reduce roxzone time.
Sled Pull and Sled Push: These are two other areas where Chris could improve, as he was slower than average. Strength training, particularly lower body exercises like squats and lunges, can help improve performance in these segments. Additionally, practicing the sled pull and push with proper form and technique can also be beneficial.
Race Strategies
A more efficient pacing strategy could greatly benefit Chris's performance. Instead of starting slower and then accelerating, Chris could aim to maintain a steady pace throughout the race. This would help conserve energy and prevent fatigue in later segments.
Given his strong running profile, Chris might also consider adjusting his strategy to push harder in the running segments while conserving energy during strength segments. However, this would require a careful balance to avoid compromising performance in strength exercises.
Finally, Chris should practice quick transitions between exercises to reduce roxzone time. This includes not only the physical act of transitioning from one exercise to another but also the mental aspect of quickly refocusing and preparing for the next exercise.