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
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 Rents Sam'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 Rents Sam'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 Rents Sam'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 Rents Sam'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
04:04.
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:
Sam Rents has shown an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event, ranking in the top 8% of all athletes and top 9% in his age group. His overall time was 01:11:48, which is a commendable achievement.
Sam's strength clearly lies in his running skills. His total running time was 00:35:11, which is faster than the average by 01:28. This shows that he has a solid runner's profile and his endurance is noteworthy.
However, it is also important to note that his faster running segments were not consistent throughout the race, and there was a noticeable slowdown in his first running segment. This may indicate that Sam started the race at a slower pace and gradually increased his speed.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: One of the areas where Sam can greatly improve is the Wall Balls segment. His time was 01:16 slower than the average, placing him at the 93rd percentile. To improve in this area, Sam could incorporate more strength training into his routine, specifically focusing on his upper body and core. Exercises like medicine ball throws, kettlebell swings, and dumbbell thrusters can help improve the strength and power needed for this segment.
Roxzone: Sam's Roxzone time was slower than average, indicating that he might have taken more time for rest and transition. To improve in this area, Sam might want to work on his overall fitness and transition time. Incorporating High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) can help improve cardiovascular fitness and reduce rest times. Specific drills to improve transition time could include practicing quick changes from running to strength exercises and vice versa.
Sandbag Lunges and Sled Pull: Sam's times in these segments were slower than average. These exercises require significant lower body strength and endurance. To improve in these areas, Sam could incorporate more lower body strength training into his routine, focusing on exercises like weighted lunges, deadlifts, and squats. Also, sled push and pull drills can help improve his form and efficiency in these segments.
Race Strategies:
Considering Sam's performance, a few strategies could be implemented during the race for better performance:
Consistent Pace: Sam could aim for a more consistent pace throughout the race, especially in the early running segments. Starting too slow might make it difficult to make up for lost time later in the race.
Strength Training: Given his strong runner profile, Sam could benefit from more focus on strength training. This can help improve his performance in strength-based segments, and balance his overall race performance.
Transition Practice: Practicing transitions can help reduce the time spent in the Roxzone. This could potentially improve Sam's overall time and ranking in the race.