Simpson Richard
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Paris 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 Simpson Richard'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 Simpson Richard'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 Simpson Richard'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 Simpson Richard'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
03:52.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:28
Potential Improvement
63.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Richard Simpson, competing in the HYROX Age Group 45-49 category, ranked in the top 70% of overall athletes and within the top 57% in his age group. His overall time was 01:34:22 with a total running time of 00:47:55, which was 01:13 slower than the average. Despite the slower total running time, Richard showed significant strength in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Farmers Carry segments where he performed faster than the average. This suggests that Richard has a stronger aptitude for strength-based exercises compared to running.
Examining the pacing across the running segments, Richard started the race at a faster pace than average, but his running times became slower as the race progressed, indicating a potential issue with stamina or pacing strategy. It is also noteworthy that Richard's time in the roxzone was slower than average, indicating more rest or transition time was taken between exercise zones.
Segments to Improve:
The segments offering the most potential for improvement include the Total Run, Roxzone, Sandbag Lunges, Wall Balls, and Burpees Broad Jump.
- Total Run: Given Richard's slower overall running time, incorporating interval training into his regime could be beneficial. This might involve periods of high-intensity running followed by lower-intensity recovery periods. Furthermore, endurance exercises such as long-distance runs at a steady pace can help build stamina.
- Roxzone: To improve transition times between exercise zones, Richard could engage in circuit training. This involves performing a variety of exercises in quick succession, emulating the transition between zones during the race. Additionally, practicing proper breathing techniques during transitions can help maintain energy levels.
- Sandbag Lunges: Richard's performance in this segment was slower than average. Incorporating more strength training, specifically targeting the glutes, quads, and hamstrings can help improve performance. Exercises like weighted lunges, squats, and deadlifts would be beneficial.
- Wall Balls: To improve at wall balls, Richard could focus on exercises that strengthen the upper body and core, such as push-ups, pull-ups, and planks. Practicing the wall ball technique itself with varying weights will also help improve accuracy and endurance.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Improvement in this area could come from plyometric exercises like box jumps and squat jumps to enhance explosive power. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions which include burpees can also help increase endurance and speed.
Race Strategies:
From a strategic perspective, focusing on a consistent pace during the running segments could help conserve energy for the later stages of the race. Instead of starting at a faster pace, a steady pace throughout might lead to better overall performance.
During strength segments, focusing on maintaining proper form can not only increase efficiency but also reduce the risk of injury. This is particularly important in the later stages of the race when fatigue might compromise technique.
Lastly, mindfulness techniques such as visualization and breathing exercises can help manage stress and keep focus sharp, which can be particularly beneficial during transitions (roxzone).
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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