Season 23/24 2023 London (3243) HYROX (2806) Men (1846) Ballard Alex

Ballard Alex Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 London 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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 40-44 #184039 01:19:11 96th in AG | Top 27.0% 561st | Top 30.4%
+00:03
39:53
Run Total
+00:01
04:59
Avg. Lap
-00:24
03:55
Best Lap
+00:49
34:11
Workout Total
+00:06
04:16
Avg. Workout
-00:47
05:11
Roxzone

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 Ballard 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 Ballard 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 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 Ballard 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 Ballard 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 04:18. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:11 Potential Improvement 27.5% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 01:11 39:53 to 38:42 27.5%
Wall Balls 01:05 06:24 to 05:19 25.2%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:56 05:16 to 04:20 21.7%
Sandbag Lunges 00:25 04:43 to 04:18 9.7%
Sled Push 00:20 02:44 to 02:24 7.8%
Sled Pull 00:16 04:24 to 04:08 6.2%
Rowing 00:05 04:39 to 04:34 1.9%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:13 to 04:13 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:48 to 01:48 0.0%

Splits Time

Ballard Alex Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:55 00:00 04:19 -00:24 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:13 03:55 04:20 -00:07 04:19 -00:24
Running 2 04:47 08:08 04:40 +00:07 08:39 -00:31
Sled Push 02:44 12:55 02:41 +00:03 13:19 -00:24
Running 3 05:00 15:39 05:03 -00:03 16:00 -00:21
Sled Pull 04:24 20:39 04:28 -00:04 21:03 -00:24
Running 4 05:02 25:03 05:02 +00:00 25:31 -00:28
Burpees Broad Jump 05:16 30:05 04:45 +00:31 30:33 -00:28
Running 5 05:11 35:21 05:11 +00:00 35:18 +00:03
Rowing 04:39 40:32 04:40 -00:01 40:29 +00:03
Running 6 05:15 45:11 05:04 +00:11 45:09 +00:02
Farmers Carry 01:48 50:26 02:02 -00:14 50:13 +00:13
Running 7 04:58 52:14 05:02 -00:04 52:15 -00:01
Sandbag Lunges 04:43 57:12 04:37 +00:06 57:17 -00:05
Running 8 05:48 01:01:55 05:30 +00:18 01:01:54 +00:01
Wall Balls 06:24 01:07:43 05:49 +00:35 01:07:24 +00:19
Roxzone 05:11 01:19:11 05:58 -00:47 01:19:11
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Alex Ballard had a strong performance in the 2023 London Hyrox race, finishing in the top 19% overall and the top 17% in his age group. His overall time of 01:19:11 was commendable, but there are areas where he can improve to further enhance his performance.

Based on his splits analysis, Alex showed strength in the Running 1, Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, Running 7, and Roxzone segments, consistently performing faster than the average time. This indicates that he has a good level of fitness and efficiency in these areas.

However, there are specific segments where Alex lost time compared to the average. The segments with the most time lost were the Run Total, Burpees Broad Jump, Wall Balls, Running 6, and Running 8. These segments should be the focus of his training to improve overall performance.

Segments to Improve


1. Run Total:
Alex's total running time was 00:39:53, which was 01:11 slower than the average. To improve this segment, he should focus on improving his overall fitness and running endurance. Incorporating interval training, hill sprints, and long-distance running into his training routine will help him build his cardiovascular endurance and increase his running speed.

2. Burpees Broad Jump:
Alex's time in this segment was 00:05:16, which was 00:50 slower than the average. To improve his performance in Burpees Broad Jump, he should focus on improving his explosive power and agility. Incorporating exercises such as squat jumps, box jumps, and agility ladder drills into his training routine will help him develop the necessary strength and coordination for this segment.

3. Wall Balls:
Alex's time in this segment was 00:06:24, which was 00:31 slower than the average. To improve his performance in Wall Balls, he should focus on improving his upper body strength and endurance. Incorporating exercises such as medicine ball throws, push-ups, and shoulder presses into his training routine will help him develop the necessary strength and stamina for this segment.

4. Running 6:
Alex's time in this segment was 00:05:15, which was 00:13 slower than the average. To improve his running performance in this segment, he should focus on improving his speed and endurance. Incorporating interval training, tempo runs, and fartlek runs into his training routine will help him develop the necessary speed and stamina for this segment.

5. Running 8:
Alex's time in this segment was 00:05:48, which was 00:11 slower than the average. To improve his running performance in this segment, he should focus on improving his endurance and mental toughness. Incorporating long-distance runs, hill repeats, and mental training techniques into his training routine will help him develop the necessary endurance and mental resilience for this segment.

Strategies


During the race, Alex should focus on pacing himself properly to avoid burning out too early. It is important for him to start at a comfortable pace and gradually increase his intensity as the race progresses. By maintaining a steady and sustainable pace, he will be able to perform better in each segment and avoid excessive fatigue.

Additionally, Alex should prioritize efficiency in transitions between segments to minimize time spent in the Roxzone. Practicing quick and smooth transitions during training will help him improve his overall race time. He should also consider incorporating specific drills and exercises that mimic the transitions between segments to improve his overall fitness and transition time.

In summary, Alex Ballard had a strong performance in the 2023 London Hyrox race, but there are areas where he can improve to further enhance his performance. By focusing on the identified segments for improvement and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, Alex can continue to progress and achieve even better results in future races.

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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