Riley Paul
Hyrox Result
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.
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 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 Riley Paul'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 Riley Paul'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 Riley Paul'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 Riley Paul'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
01:39.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
00:52
Potential Improvement
52.5%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Paul Riley has shown a commendable performance in the race, ranking in the top 38% of 4107 athletes overall and top 37% in his age group of 40-44. His total running time was 00:42:11, which is 2 minutes and 2 seconds faster than the average time, indicating a strong running profile. However, his overall time was 01:28:35, which suggests a need for improvement in the transition time and strength-based exercises.
Paul started off slower than average in the first running segment, possibly to conserve energy for the following segments. He demonstrated excellent pacing in later running segments, consistently outperforming the average times. However, the decrease in performance in the last running segment and increased time spent in the Roxzone indicate fatigue setting in toward the end of the race.
Segments to Improve:
Paul's performance dropped significantly in the Roxzone, Wall Balls, and Sandbag Lunges segments, with him taking longer than average to complete these exercises. This suggests a need for more focused strength training and improved transitions.
- Roxzone: Paul spent 2 minutes and 49 seconds more than the average time in the Roxzone. To improve this, he should work on increasing his overall fitness and reducing transition times. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can enhance stamina and improve recovery times. Practicing transition drills can also help reduce the time spent in between exercises.
- Wall Balls: Paul took 27 seconds longer than the average time in this segment. To improve his performance, he should focus on his form and add wall ball drills to his training routine. A combination of squats and overhead presses can help build the necessary strength for this exercise.
- Sandbag Lunges: Paul's time in this segment was 31 seconds slower than the average. He should incorporate more lower body strength training into his routine, particularly exercises that target the glutes and quads. Weighted lunges and squats can be beneficial in improving his performance in this segment.
Race Strategies:
Moving forward, Paul should look into implementing a few race strategies to enhance his performance. Firstly, he should maintain a steady pace in the initial running segments to conserve energy for strength-based exercises and later running segments. Secondly, focusing on quick transitions can help reduce the time spent in the Roxzone. Lastly, incorporating strength training in his routine would help improve his performance in strength-based segments, making him a more rounded athlete.
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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