Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sydney 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 Parker Darren'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 Parker Darren'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 Parker Darren'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 Parker Darren'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
06:02.
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
Darren Parker delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Sydney HYROX event, finishing in the top 48% overall and securing the 8th spot in his age group. His total running time was notably faster than average by 2:26, showcasing a strong runner profile. Darren's running segments, particularly in the initial laps, were consistently faster than average, indicating a well-paced start. However, some strength-based exercises, such as Wall Balls and Burpees Broad Jump, were challenging, suggesting a need to balance his running prowess with enhanced strength conditioning.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: Darren was significantly slower by 2:56 compared to the average. This indicates a need for enhanced muscular endurance and improved technique.
Focus on form correction by ensuring a full squat and using the momentum from the legs to propel the ball upwards.
Incorporate medicine ball wall throws and overhead squats in training to improve form and endurance.
Practice tempo wall balls with varied speeds to build stamina.
Burpees Broad Jump: The time here was 1:14 slower than average. This segment requires both explosive power and aerobic capacity.
Introduce plyometric training, focusing on box jumps and burpees to boost explosive strength.
Engage in interval training to improve cardiovascular endurance, which supports better performance in high-intensity segments.
Sled Pull: Darren was 18 seconds slower than average, indicating a need to strengthen pulling capacity.
Incorporate sled drag drills with increasing resistance to build strength and conditioning.
Enhance upper body strength with pull-ups and deadlifts to support pulling actions.
Farmers Carry: Darren took 27 seconds longer than average, suggesting grip and core strength improvements are needed.
Focus on grip strength exercises such as dead hangs and farmer's walks with varied weights.
Strengthen the core through planks and weighted carries to maintain stability and efficiency.
Race Strategies
Maintain Running Efficiency: Given Darren's strong running profile, maintain or slightly increase pace during running segments to gain time over competitors less proficient in running.
Optimize Transitions: While the Roxzone time was commendable, continued focus on efficient transitions can help Darren conserve energy for strength segments.
Controlled Pacing: Avoid starting too fast, as this can lead to fatigue during strength sections. Instead, maintain a consistent pace and distribute effort evenly throughout the race.
Strategic Rest: Utilize brief rest periods strategically during strength exercises to maintain form and prevent excessive fatigue.