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
904 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 904 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 904 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Ward Alex'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 Ward Alex'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 904 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 Ward Alex'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 Ward Alex'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
03:07.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 904 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Alex Ward demonstrated an impressive performance at the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox event, finishing in the top 11% overall and the top 9% in his age group. His total running time of 00:48:51 showcases his strengths as a runner, coming in 02:16 faster than the average competitor. This suggests that Alex has a runner's profile, meaning his running strength is his key asset. However, his overall time could be improved by focusing on the transition time between exercise zones, known as the roxzone, where he was slower than average.
In terms of pacing, Alex started slower than average in the first running segment but improved significantly in the subsequent segments, often finishing faster than average. This indicates a potential strategy of starting slower to conserve energy for later stages of the race, but there may be room to slightly increase his initial pace without risking fatigue.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: This was Alex's weakest segment, finishing 03:22 slower than average, placing him in the 98th percentile. To improve, Alex could incorporate more wall ball drills into his training routine, focusing on form, power, and endurance. Wall ball shots are a full-body exercise, and improving in this area could be beneficial to overall strength and fitness. Exercises like squats and kettlebell swings can help improve lower body strength, while push presses can enhance upper body power.
Roxzone: Alex's transition time between exercises was slower than average, indicating room for improvement in overall fitness and transition speed. Including high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts in his routine could improve his cardiovascular fitness and recovery times. Practicing quick transitions between different exercises can also help reduce roxzone time.
Sled Pull: Although Alex was faster than average in this segment, it's an area where he can still make substantial gains. He might incorporate more targeted strength training into his routine, such as deadlifts, rows, and pull-ups, to improve his pulling power and endurance.
Burpees Broad Jump: Again, even though Alex was faster than average, there's room for improvement. Plyometric exercises, like box jumps and power skipping, can enhance explosive power and agility, which are crucial for this segment. Regular practice of burpees will also boost his performance in this area.
Race Strategies:
Going forward, Alex should consider implementing a more aggressive start strategy. While his current approach of starting slower and conserving energy for later stages is effective, pushing a little harder in the initial stages could lead to a better overall time. Additionally, focusing on quick and efficient transitions between exercises can shave off crucial seconds from his overall time. Finally, with his strength in running, Alex should capitalize on these segments to gain time, while focusing on maintaining a steady, consistent pace in the strength-focused tasks.
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 Women