Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Manchester 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 Whittingslow Sam'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 Whittingslow Sam'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 Whittingslow Sam'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 Whittingslow Sam'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
01:39.
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:
Sam Whittingslow showed a strong overall performance at the 2024 Manchester HYROX event, finishing among the top 62% of all athletes and the top 70% for his age group. His total running time, a crucial aspect of the race, was faster than the average by 27 seconds, indicating a strong runner profile. This was also evident in his best running lap at 5:15. However, his performance in the Roxzone and certain strength exercises suggests that there might be room for improvement in overall fitness and transition times.
Sam displayed good pacing throughout the race, starting off strong with a running time that was 39 seconds faster than the average. While he slowed down slightly in later running segments, he maintained a consistent pace close to the average, indicating good endurance and pace management. It appears that Sam has a slight tendency towards being a better runner, though he does show proficiency in strength exercises.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: Sam's Roxzone time was 2:06 slower than the average, placing him in the 93rd percentile. This suggests he might be resting more or taking more time for transitions. Specific strategies to improve in this area include transition drills to reduce downtime between exercises and general conditioning to improve overall fitness. Interval training with short rest periods can also help enhance recovery speed.
Run Total: Despite being a strong runner, Sam has the potential to further improve his run times. Including more high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and hill sprints in his routine could improve speed and endurance. Focusing on running form and efficiency could also help shave off valuable seconds.
Sandbag Lunges and Burpees Broad Jump: Sam was slower than average in these strength-based exercises, indicating a need to build more strength and power. Incorporating more functional strength training, particularly focusing on lower body and core, could help improve performance. Specific exercises could include weighted lunges, box jumps, and burpees. It might also be beneficial to practice these exercises in a fatigued state to better simulate race conditions.
Wall Balls: Although Sam was faster than average, there is still room for improvement. Practicing the exercise with heavier weights, focusing on form and efficiency, and combining it with cardiovascular exercises could help boost performance.
Race Strategies:
Based on Sam's performance, implementing the following strategies might enhance his race performance:
Pacing: While Sam has shown good pace management, he could potentially benefit from starting off slightly slower to conserve energy for later stages of the race. Interval training with pacing strategies might help in this regard.
Transition: Sam could work on reducing transition times by practicing quick and efficient movements between exercises. This can be achieved through drills and visualization techniques.
Strength Training: Incorporating more strength training into his routine, particularly exercises relevant to the race, could help Sam improve his performance in the strength segments. Performing these exercises in a fatigued state might also be beneficial to better mimic race conditions.