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.
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Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Run, Baby, Run!
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
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Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Station Showdown
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
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Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of Sharples Neil's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Sharples Neil hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
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Race Comparison
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Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Expected Finish Time
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station.
Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
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Expected Finish Time
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Spread of Splits Time
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare Sharples Neil’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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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 Sharples Neil'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
04:27.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Neil Sharples' performance in Birmingham's 2024 HYROX race was impressive, placing him in the top 21% of all athletes and top 26% of his age group (30-34). His overall time was 01:19:39, which is reflective of his strong performance. Neil showed a runner's profile with a total running time of 00:38:20, which is 01:54 faster than the average time. His best running lap was recorded at 00:04:03.
Neil's splits analysis shows that he began the race slightly slower than average during Running 1 but quickly made up for it in the subsequent segments. His performance peaked during Running 2, Running 3, and Sled Pull, where he achieved times significantly faster than average. However, his performance dipped during the Sandbag Lunges and Wall Balls exercises, indicating potential areas for improvement.
Segments to Improve:
Sandbag Lunges: Neil's performance was 01:51 slower than the average time. To improve, he should incorporate lunges with weight into his regular training, focusing on his form and gradually increasing the weight as his strength improves. Additionally, he could perform endurance training to improve his stamina for this high-intensity exercise.
Wall Balls: Neil was 00:57 slower than average. He should practice wall balls with varying weights and heights to improve his strength and accuracy. Squat and throwing drills could also enhance his performance in this area.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was 00:03 slower than average. Neil could include more plyometric exercises in his training, such as box jumps and broad jumps, to improve his jumping power. Performing burpees separately can help improve his overall speed in this segment.
Sled Push: Neil was 00:10 slower than average. Strength training, particularly targeting his lower body, could improve his performance in this segment. Exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and lunges could be particularly beneficial.
Roxzone: Here, Neil was 00:04 slower than average. Improving his overall fitness through a combination of strength and endurance training will help reduce his rest times and improve his transition times.
Race Strategies:
Neil should consider pacing himself better in the initial running segments to conserve energy for the later, more strength-intensive exercises. He should focus on maintaining a steady pace during the running segments, rather than striving for speed, as this will help him conserve energy for exercises like the Sandbag Lunges and Wall Balls. Additionally, practicing transitions between exercises during training can significantly reduce his roxzone time.
Lastly, incorporating recovery strategies into his training and race day routine will ensure he is in optimal condition for the race. This includes proper nutrition, hydration, stretching, and rest.
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.
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Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men