Patterson James
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
783 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 783 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 783 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Patterson James'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 Patterson James'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 783 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 Patterson James'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 Patterson James'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
04:12.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:41
Potential Improvement
87.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
James Patterson's performance in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race demonstrates a strong running profile. His total running time of 00:51:05 was 02:20 faster than the average, indicating that running is a notable strength for him. His best running lap was also impressive, clocking in at 00:05:53.
James showed a steady pace throughout the race, with no significant swings in time across the running segments. However, he started slightly slower than average during Running 1 but managed to pick up the pace in the subsequent segments. This indicates a potentially effective strategy of conserving energy at the start of the race, allowing for a stronger finish.
Despite the slower start, James was able to maintain a pace that kept him in the top 60% of all athletes and the top 58% of his age group. This is a strong showing, considering the high level of competition in his age category.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: This segment stands out as a major area of improvement for James. His time of 00:12:29 was significantly slower than the average, placing him in the 94th percentile. To improve in this area, James could incorporate more wall ball exercises into his training routine, focusing on form and efficiency. A combination of strength training (to improve the power of each throw) and cardio workouts (to increase endurance) could be beneficial.
- Roxzone: James' Roxzone time was slightly slower than the average, indicating room for improvement in transitions and overall fitness. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) could help boost his endurance and speed in this area. Additionally, practicing transitions between exercises can help reduce downtime in the Roxzone.
- Sandbag Lunges: Although James was slightly faster than average in this segment, there is still room for improvement. Incorporating more lunges (both with and without weights) into his training routine could help increase his strength and speed in this area.
- Farmers Carry: This was another slower-than-average segment for James. Strength training focusing on grip strength and shoulder stability could help improve his performance in this area.
Race Strategies:
Considering James' performance, here are a few strategies he could implement for better race performance:
- Pace Management: Even though James managed to catch up after a slower start, starting at a pace closer to his average could help him save energy for the later stages of the race.
- Strength Training: Given that his running time is already strong, focusing more on strength training could help balance his overall performance. This includes targeted exercises for the Wall Balls and Farmers Carry segments.
- Transition Practice: Practicing transitions between exercises could help reduce time spent in the Roxzone and improve overall race time.
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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