Townsley Stephen
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 Townsley Stephen'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 Townsley Stephen'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 Townsley Stephen'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 Townsley Stephen'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
02:59.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
00:44
Potential Improvement
24.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Stephen Townsley has demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, securing a top 30% rank among all participants and top 35% rank in his age group (35-39). His overall time was 01:23:55. This performance indicates a good level of fitness and competitive spirit. His total running time was 00:41:42, which is 00:27 faster than the average, suggesting a strong running profile. In terms of pacing, Stephen seems to have maintained a balanced approach, as indicated by his consistent performance in the running segments. Despite a slower start in Running 1 and Running 2, he managed to pick up pace in the subsequent segments, scoring faster than the average in Running 3 to Running 8. This suggests that Stephen might have a tendency to start slower but gains momentum as the race progresses.
Segments to Improve:
- Roxzone: Stephen's Roxzone time was 00:07:03, which was 00:31 slower than the average. This suggests that he could work on improving his transition times. Specific training strategies could include high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts to enhance overall fitness and transition speed. For instance, incorporating exercises like quick feet, tuck jumps, and burpees can help increase agility and speed.
- Wall Balls: With a time of 00:06:33, which is 00:18 slower than average, Wall Balls is another area to focus on. Stephen can consider doing more strength training exercises, especially those targeting the lower body and core muscles. Squats, lunges, and deadlifts could be beneficial in this context.
- Sled Push and Sled Pull: Sled Push and Sled Pull are areas where Stephen performed near the average, but there is still room for improvement. Incorporating more strength and conditioning exercises, particularly focusing on the upper body and core, can help boost performance in these areas. Exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, and planks would be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Given Stephen's performance profile, it might be beneficial for him to focus on maintaining a consistent pace right from the start of the race. As observed in the initial running segments, starting too slow could lead to a time deficit, which he then has to recover in the later stages. A steady start, followed by a gradual increase in speed, might result in a more efficient race. Additionally, effective transitions between exercises can significantly cut down the overall time. Hence, practicing quick transitions during training sessions could be a valuable strategy. Lastly, considering his strong running profile, Stephen can leverage this strength by focusing on maintaining, if not increasing, his running speed, especially towards the end of the race.
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