Whitfield Alex
Hyrox Result
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
149 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 149 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 149 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Whitfield Alex'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 Whitfield Alex'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 149 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 Whitfield Alex'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 Whitfield Alex'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
11:30.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
05:20
Potential Improvement
46.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Alex Whitfield showcased commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. His overall rank in the top 65% of all athletes and top 68% in his age group indicates a solid performance. His total running time is notably 4:44 faster than average, suggesting that he has a strong runner profile. However, his initial pacing during Running 1 and Running 2 was slower than average, indicating a slow start. His performance remarkably improved in the later stages, with Alex gaining time in all remaining running segments. The most impressive performance was seen in the Running 8 segment, where he was 3:18 faster than the average competitor. However, his transition time in the Roxzone was somewhat slower than average, indicating room for improvement in overall fitness and transition speed.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: Alex's performance in this segment was significantly slower than average. He can improve by incorporating more plyometric and full-body strength exercises into his routine. Training with burpees and broad jumps separately can also help. Moreover, he should focus on correct burpee form, explosive power during the jumps, and efficient transitioning between the two movements.
- Wall Balls: In this segment, Alex was slower than average. To improve, he should practice the wall ball shots with varying weights. Focusing on the correct form, especially the squatting and throwing movement, is crucial. Also, developing core and upper body strength will also aid performance in this segment.
- Roxzone: As Alex's transition time was slower than average, he should focus on improving his overall fitness and transition speed. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) with short recovery times can be beneficial. He should also practice transitioning between different exercises to improve speed.
- Sandbag Lunges and Farmers Carry: These strength-based segments were slower than average for Alex. Incorporating more strength and resistance training, focusing especially on lower body and grip strength, can help improve his performance. Practicing these specific movements with varying weights will also be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Alex should consider pacing himself more evenly throughout the race. He started slower in the initial running segments, which could leave him playing catch-up in the later stages. A more consistent pace can help conserve energy for the more challenging segments that come later. Given his strong running profile, Alex should also leverage this strength by pushing harder in these segments while ensuring enough energy is preserved for the strength-based segments. Furthermore, focusing on faster transitions between exercises, especially moving into and out of the Roxzone, can shave off valuable seconds from his overall time.
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