Smith Jeff
Performance Analysis
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
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 Smith Jeff'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 Smith Jeff'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 Smith Jeff'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 Smith Jeff'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
06:04.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
05:32
Potential Improvement
91.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Jeff Smith demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier event. He finished in the top 44% of all athletes and in the top 50% of his age group (50-54) - a laudable feat considering the competitiveness of this race. His overall time was 01:42:35, with a total running time of 00:54:22, which was 04:12 slower than the average time. This indicates that Jeff has more of a strength-oriented profile, as his running time was slower than average.
Looking at his pacing strategy, Jeff started the race running slightly faster than the average pace, but as the race progressed, his running splits were consistently slower than average. This could suggest that he may have started too fast, leading to a decrease in speed in the later stages of the race.
Segments to Improve
- Running: Given that his total running time was slower than average, Jeff should focus on improving his running stamina and speed. Incorporating interval training into his routine, where he alternates between high-intensity and low-intensity running, will be beneficial. Additionally, hill runs can be used to build strength and endurance.
- Sled Push: Jeff took longer than average to complete this segment. Strength and power training, specifically targeted at the lower body, would help improve performance in this area. Exercises like squats, lunges, and leg presses would be beneficial.
- Wall Balls: Though Jeff completed this segment faster than the average, there is room for improvement. Practicing the correct form and increasing the volume of the exercise in his routine can yield better results.
- Sandbag Lunges: This segment was completed slower than the average. Incorporating more lunges and lower body strength exercises into his training, as well as practicing carrying heavy weights while lunging, will help improve his performance.
Race Strategies
Considering Jeff's performance, some strategies he could implement include:
- Pacing: Jeff should aim for a consistent pace throughout the race. Starting too fast can lead to fatigue in the later stages. Training to maintain a consistent pace will help improve his overall time.
- Transition: Jeff's roxzone time was faster than average, indicating he made swift transitions. Continuing to enhance his fitness level and transition speed will further reduce the time spent between exercises.
- Strength and Endurance Training: As Jeff has a strength-oriented profile, he should balance this with more endurance training, specifically running, to become a more well-rounded athlete.
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