Rowlands David
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
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 Rowlands David'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 Rowlands David'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 Rowlands David'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 Rowlands David'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
02:12.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
00:54
Potential Improvement
40.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
David Rowlands demonstrated an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event, securing himself a position in the top 26% of all athletes and the top 24% for his age group (40-44). From the analysis, it appears that David leans towards a runner profile, as evidenced by his total running time being faster than average. His running performance was generally strong, with all running splits, apart from Running 1 and Running 6, clocking in faster than the average.
David's pacing strategy might be an area to revisit. He started slower with the Running 1 being 01:13 slower than average, which might have been a strategic decision to conserve energy. However, his pace in the later segments was generally above average. This suggests that there's room for optimization in how he allocates his energy throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
There are several segments that David could focus on improving:
- Roxzone: This was the segment with the most significant deviation from the average, at 02:35 slower. Improving transition times and overall fitness could lead to better performance in this area. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) could aid in enhancing stamina and speed up recovery between exercise zones. Practice transitioning between exercises to increase efficiency.
- Running 1: David's initial run was slower than average, suggesting a slow start. Incorporating speed drills into his training regimen such as interval runs, tempo runs, and Fartlek runs would help improve his initial pace.
- Running 6: This segment was slower by 00:36. This suggests fatigue setting in, so focusing on endurance training, such as long-distance running at a steady pace, could be beneficial.
- Farmers Carry: David was slower in this strength segment. Regular strength training involving weighted carries could help improve his performance in this area. Exercises like dumbbell farmer's walks and kettlebell carries might be useful.
Race Strategies:
David should consider tweaking his race strategy to maximize his performance:
- Consistent Pacing: Try to maintain a more consistent pace throughout the race, aiming for a steady but swift start, rather than a slow beginning. This will help conserve energy for the post-exercise running segments.
- Strength Training: As a runner profile, implementing more strength training into his routine will likely enhance overall performance, especially in the strength-based segments.
- Transition Work: Focusing on swift and seamless transitions between segments can save valuable time in the Roxzone.
- Endurance Building: Incorporating endurance-based workouts into his training will help maintain a consistent performance throughout the race, particularly in the later segments.
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