Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Manchester 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 Pollard Christian'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 Pollard Christian'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 Pollard Christian'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 Pollard Christian'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
07:10.
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
Christian Pollard demonstrated a strong performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX race, ranking in the top 74% of all athletes and top 75% in his age group. His overall time was 01:30:23, with a total running time of 00:49:22. Christian showed a balanced racing profile with strengths in both running and strength segments.
However, his total running time was 04:36 slower than average, indicating an area for improvement. Additionally, the pacing of his race suggests he may have started too slow, as seen in his first running segment which was 00:24 slower than average, and maintained a slower pace through the course of the race.
Segments to Improve
Running: As the total running time was slower than average, improving running speed and endurance should be a focus. Training should include both short interval training for improving speed and longer runs for building endurance. Hill sprints and treadmill incline workouts can also help to build strength and speed.
Sled Pull: This was the segment with the most potential for improvement, where Christian was 01:18 slower than average. Training should focus on improving total body strength, particularly in the legs, glutes, and core. Weighted sled pushes and pulls should be incorporated into the training regimen, starting with lighter weights and gradually increasing as strength improves.
Race Strategies
Going forward, Christian should consider implementing a few race strategies to improve his overall performance:
Pacing: Starting off too slow can cost valuable time. Christian should aim to start at a slightly faster pace, but still one that he can maintain for the duration of the race. This can be practiced in training sessions.
Transitions: Christian showed good transition times overall, with his Roxzone time being 00:59 faster than average. However, smooth and quick transitions are key in HYROX races, and continuing to focus on this aspect during training will be beneficial.
Strength Training: Given the slower times in the strength segments of the race, incorporating more strength training, specifically targeted at the muscles used in these exercises, can significantly improve performance in these areas.
Recovery: Lastly, focusing on proper recovery post-training and races can help improve overall fitness and performance. This includes adequate nutrition, stretching, and rest.