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 Women
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 Women
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 Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Shefferd Amy'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 Shefferd Amy'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 Women
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 Shefferd Amy'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 Women
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 Shefferd Amy'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
03:57.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Amy Shefferd showcased an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. Finishing in the top 6% of 4107 athletes overall and top 10% in her age group, Amy demonstrated strength in both running and strength segments. Her total running time was notably impressive, finishing 02:26 faster than the average time. However, her performance in the roxzone suggests a need for better transition time management and overall fitness improvement.
During the race, Amy displayed a strong start but then lost some momentum in the middle segments. She then picked up the pace towards the end indicating a strong finishing kick. Her performance suggests a hybrid profile, excelling both at running and strength segments.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: This segment posed the most significant challenge for Amy, as she finished 01:35 slower than the average time. To improve in this area, she should incorporate exercises like squats and medicine ball throws to build strength and endurance. Regular practice of the wall ball exercise will also help in mastering the technique and improving the time.
Roxzone: Amy's roxzone time was 01:12 slower than the average, indicating a need for better transition times and overall fitness improvement. She could benefit from high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts to improve her cardiovascular fitness and recovery rate. Practising quick transitions between exercises could also help reduce her roxzone time.
Sled Pull: Amy finished this segment 00:33 slower than the average. To improve her sled pull time, she could incorporate more strength and conditioning exercises into her training, such as deadlifts and resistance band pulls. Additionally, practising the sled pull movement will help perfect her form and increase her speed.
Farmers Carry: With a time 00:21 slower than average, Amy could improve by incorporating grip strengthening exercises into her routine. These could include farmers walks with increasing weights and exercises like dead hangs or wrist curls. This would also help with overall upper body strength.
Race Strategies:
For future races, Amy should consider the following strategies:
Pacing: Amy started the race slower than average but picked up pace towards the end. While it's essential to conserve energy for later stages, starting a bit faster could help improve her overall time. She could practice pacing strategies during her training runs to find a balance that works best for her.
Transitions: Improving her transition times could significantly reduce her overall roxzone time. She could practice transitioning between different exercises during her training sessions to become more efficient.
Strength Training: Given the areas that need improvement are strength-based, incorporating more strength and conditioning workouts into her training could enhance her overall performance.