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 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 Bamford Austen'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 Bamford Austen'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 Bamford Austen'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 Bamford Austen'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
04:11.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Austen Bamford, belonging to the 40-44 age group, placed impressively in the top 21% of 4107 athletes in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. He demonstrated a strong performance with an overall time of 01:19:38. His overall running time was 00:41:01, which was slightly slower than the average by 46 seconds. Despite this, he maintained a consistent pace and did not appear to start too fast or slow in the initial running segments. It is noteworthy that Austen's performance was more inclined towards strength exercises rather than running, indicating a more hybrid profile. His best running lap at 00:04:43 further supports this observation.
Segments to Improve:
1. Total Running Time:
Austen's total running time was slightly slower than the average. Incorporating speed workouts into the training routine can help improve this. Fartlek runs, tempo runs, and interval running can significantly enhance speed and endurance.
Strength training, particularly lower body exercises like squats, lunges, and calf raises, can improve running efficiency and speed.
2. Roxzone:
Austen's Roxzone time was slower than average, suggesting a need for improved fitness levels and transition time. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help improve overall fitness and conditioning.
To enhance transition time, practicing quick changes from one exercise to another can be beneficial. This could be achieved by incorporating circuit training into the routine.
3. Sandbag Lunges:
Austen's time for Sandbag Lunges was slower than average. To improve in this area, incorporating more lunges and lunges with weights into the training routine can be beneficial.
Practicing the correct form for lunges is also crucial. Ensure the knee is aligned with the ankle and the back is straight during the lunges.
4. Wall Balls:
Austen performed better than average in Wall Balls, but there is still room for improvement. To enhance performance in this area, regular practice of wall balls with varying weights can be beneficial.
Full body exercises such as burpees and kettlebell swings can also improve strength and coordination required for wall balls.
Race Strategies:
Going forward, Austen could benefit from implementing the following strategies during the race:
Maintain a steady pace throughout the race, avoiding starting too quickly which can lead to early fatigue.
Focus on efficient transitions between exercises to save time.
Ensure correct form during all exercises to avoid injury and improve efficiency.
Include a proper warm-up before the race and cool down post-race to aid in better performance and recovery.