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
481 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 481 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 481 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of the 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 you hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
Based on 481 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 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 his 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
06:18.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 481 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Michael Parsons, a male athlete in the 40-44 age group, participated in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event. His performance was commendable, placing him in the top 62% of the overall athletes and top 64% within his age group. His total time for the event was 01:56:21, with a total running time of 00:51:43, which was notably 04:58 faster than average, highlighting his running prowess. Notably, his best running lap came in at 00:05:48.
Looking at the pacing, it appears that Michael started off slower than average in the first running segment but gradually increased his pace, performing faster than average from the second running segment onwards. This suggests that he might have started off conservatively, before ramping up his pace as the race progressed. His overall profile indicates a strong leaning towards running, given his faster total running time.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: This was Michael's weakest segment, with a time significantly slower than average. Suggested training exercises include interval training of burpees and broad jumps separately before combining them. Additionally, plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and jumping lunges can help improve explosive power and speed.
Sled Pull: Michael's performance in this segment was slower than average. Strength training, particularly focusing on the lower back, glutes, and hamstring muscles, can significantly improve performance. Exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and lunges can be beneficial. Specific sled pull training, starting with lighter weights and progressively overloading, can also help.
Roxzone: Slower performance in this segment indicates the need for better transition and overall fitness. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help improve cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Transition drills, practicing moving quickly and efficiently between exercises, can also be beneficial.
Farmers Carry: Michael's slower time suggests the need for improved grip strength and core stability. Exercises such as forearm curls and wrist roller can help improve grip strength, while planks, Russian twists, and medicine ball throws can enhance core stability.
Race Strategies:
Going forward, Michael can consider the following strategies for better race performance:
Start Strong: Michael can work on improving his initial pace to avoid losing valuable time in the early stages of the race.
Conservation: Given his strength in running, Michael could conserve energy during the strength segments to allow for a stronger running performance.
Transitions: Michael should focus on quick and efficient transitions between exercises to reduce downtime.
Post-Exercise Recovery: Effective cool-down routines post each exercise can help reduce muscle fatigue and improve performance in subsequent segments.