Matthews Libby
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
866 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 Women
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 866 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 866 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Matthews Libby'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 Matthews Libby'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 866 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 Matthews Libby'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 Women
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 Libby'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
06:13.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
04:17
Potential Improvement
68.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance
Libby Matthews put up a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event. She finished in the top 22% overall and in the top 25% in her age group, demonstrating a balanced blend of strength and endurance. Her total running time was 5:47 faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile. Her pacing was excellent during the initial segments, as she started fast and maintained a consistent pace. However, her roxzone time was slightly slower than average, suggesting a need for improving transitions and overall fitness.
Segments to Improve
- Wall Balls: This was Libby's weakest segment, with a time 4:33 slower than the average. To improve her performance, she should focus on building her overall strength, particularly her lower body and core. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts would be beneficial. Additionally, practicing the wall ball exercise with varying weights will help her improve in this area.
- Roxzone: Libby spent 31 seconds more in the roxzone than the average competitor. This could be due to lower overall fitness or slower transitions. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) could be beneficial for improving her cardiovascular fitness, while practicing transitions between exercises could help reduce this time.
- Sled Pull: Libby was 40 seconds slower than average in this segment. This suggests a need to improve upper body and core strength. Weighted pull-ups, bent over rows, and cable pulls can help improve strength in these areas.
Race Strategies
Going forward, Libby should consider the following strategies for better performance:
- Faster Starts: Libby started the race faster than average, and this strategy seemed to work well for her. She should maintain this strategy in future races, but ensure she does not exhaust herself too early.
- Improved Transitions: Libby should focus on making her transitions between exercises smoother and faster. This could involve setting up her equipment beforehand, or visualizing the transition before it happens.
- Strength Training: As several of Libby's weaker segments involved strength-based exercises, she should incorporate more strength training into her routine. This could involve weight training, bodyweight exercises, or functional fitness workouts.
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