Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Chicago Navy Pier 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
7 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
Run, Baby, Run!
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
Based on 7 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Station Showdown
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
Based on 7 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of Lau Clayton's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Lau Clayton hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
Based on 7 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Expected Finish Time
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station.
Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
Spread of Splits Time
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare Lau Clayton’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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 Lau Clayton'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
50:00.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 7 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Clayton Lau performed competently in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier HYROX race despite having areas that require improvement. Comparing his overall time and rank, he falls within the top 57% of all participants and top 70% in his age group (50-54). This indicates a commendable level of fitness for his age group.
Clayton's total running time was 09:05 slower than the average, suggesting that he has a strength-oriented profile rather than a running profile. His best running lap at 00:08:56 aligns with this observation. His pacing in the first four running segments shows he started fast, with his first run being 01:26 faster than average. However, his pace decreased as the race progressed, which may suggest fatigue or lack of proper pacing strategy.
Segments to Improve:
Running: As Clayton’s total running time was slower than average, he would benefit from improving his running endurance and speed. Incorporating interval running, where he alternates between high and low-intensity running, could help improve his speed. Long-distance running at a steady pace would improve his endurance.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment was 03:31 slower than average, indicating a need for strength improvement in the lower body. Specific exercises such as weighted lunges and squats could help improve performance in this area.
Roxzone: Although Clayton was faster than average in the Roxzone segment, there's still room for improvement. Enhancing his transition strategies can decrease his Roxzone time. Practicing rapid equipment changes and simulating race conditions in training can help.
Farmers Carry: This segment was slightly slower than average. Incorporating grip strengthening exercises like dead hangs or farmers walks in his routine would be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
While Clayton started strong in the race, he seemed to lose speed as the race progressed. Implementing a proper pacing strategy, where he conserves energy in the initial stages and gradually increases his pace could lead to better performance. This would prevent early fatigue and allow him to maintain a steadier pace throughout the race.
Given his strength-oriented profile, Clayton could focus on maximizing his performance in strength-based segments. However, this should not be at the expense of his running segments. Therefore, a balanced training focus on both running and strength exercises is recommended.
Lastly, optimizing his transition times in the Roxzone could significantly improve his overall time. Practicing transitions and reducing rest times between exercises could be beneficial.