Hetherington Matthew
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Brisbane 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 Hetherington Matthew'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 Hetherington Matthew'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 Hetherington Matthew'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 Hetherington Matthew'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
03:36.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:29
Potential Improvement
41.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Matthew Hetherington delivered a solid performance in the 2024 Brisbane Hyrox event, finishing in the top 40% overall and top 44% within his age group. Despite a commendable start, Matthew's overall running time was 22 seconds slower than average, indicating potential for improvement in running endurance and pace consistency. His performance suggests a hybrid profile with strengths in both running and strength exercises, although there is room for improvement in his running efficiency and transition speeds. His initial running segments were notably faster than average, indicating he may have started too fast, which could have impacted his endurance in later segments.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone: Matthew's time in the Roxzone was 2 minutes and 16 seconds slower than average. Improving transition times could significantly enhance overall performance. Focus on minimizing downtime between exercises with targeted transition drills that simulate race conditions, emphasizing quick recovery and efficiency in movement.
- Sandbag Lunges: At 1 minute and 7 seconds slower than average, this segment reveals a need for improved lower body strength and endurance. Incorporate exercises like barbell lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and plyometric lunges to build power and stability.
- Farmers Carry: This segment was 30 seconds slower than average, suggesting a need to enhance grip strength and core stability. Training should include heavy farmers walks, grip strength exercises, and core strengthening routines like planks and Russian twists.
- Running Segments: While the initial running segments were strong, later segments showed a decline in speed. To improve, include interval training, fartleks, and tempo runs to enhance pacing strategy and endurance. Additionally, practice compromised running by alternating between strength exercises and running intervals to mimic race fatigue.
Race Strategies
- Efficient Pacing: Start with a slightly conservative pace to preserve energy for later stages. This will help maintain consistency across all running segments and prevent fatigue.
- Optimize Transitions: Practice quick transitions between different exercise zones during training. Use mental cues and visual markers to streamline movements and reduce Roxzone time.
- Strength and Conditioning: Balance training between running and strength exercises, focusing on areas of weakness such as lower body strength and grip endurance.
- Nutrition and Hydration Plan: Implement a nutrition strategy that includes pre-race carb loading and in-race hydration to maintain energy levels throughout the event.
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