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.
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 Barres Matthew'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 Barres Matthew'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 Barres Matthew'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 Barres Matthew'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
04:36.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Matthew Barres placed within the top 43% of his age group and the top 42% of overall athletes in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier HYROX race. This is a commendable achievement. Matthew demonstrated a strong aptitude for running, finishing the total running time 32 seconds faster than the average competitor. He started the race with a strong pace, finishing the first running segment 1:35 faster than the average competitor. His best running lap was at 5:06, which is an impressive time. However, the third running segment appears to have been challenging, as Matthew's time was 4:18 slower than the average. This is an area to focus on for improvement.
Matthew also showed strength in the transitions between exercise zones. His roxzone time was 1:11 faster than the average, indicating a good level of overall fitness and efficient transitions. This is a key strength that should be maintained.
Matthew's performance indicates he is a runner profile athlete. His running times are generally faster than average, but some strength-based segments, like the Sled Push and Sandbag Lunges, were slower. This suggests that a focus on strength training could help improve his overall performance.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: Matthew's time was 2:12 slower than the 25th percentile. This may indicate a need for better form or more strength in the lower body and shoulders. Implement exercises such as squats, lunges, and shoulder presses to improve strength. Practicing the wall ball technique can also help improve efficiency and speed.
Burpees Broad Jump: Matthew was 1:56 slower than the 25th percentile. This may be due to a lack of explosive power. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, broad jumps, and burpee variations can help improve this area. Focusing on the form and technique during the burpee broad jump will also be beneficial.
Sandbag Lunges: Matthew's time was 1:45 slower than the 25th percentile. To improve this, he should incorporate more lunges and weighted lunges into his training. This will help improve his strength and endurance for this segment.
Sled Push: Matthew's time was 1:04 slower than the 25th percentile. This indicates a potential lack of lower body strength. Incorporating more leg presses, squats, and deadlifts into his training could improve his performance in this segment.
Rowing: Matthew's time was 25 seconds slower than the 25th percentile. To improve, focus on building strength in the back, arms, and legs. Specific rowing drills can also help improve technique and endurance.
Race Strategies
Maintain the strong start in the race as it sets a good pace and gives Matthew a competitive edge. However, be mindful to not overexert in the initial stages to save energy and maintain a consistent pace throughout the race. Given that the third running segment appears to be a challenge, consider pacing strategy and energy conservation in earlier segments to maintain good running times throughout the race.
During strength-based exercises, focus on maintaining good form to perform efficiently and prevent fatigue. Practicing transitions between exercises can also help maintain the impressive roxzone time. Remember to hydrate and fuel properly before and during the race to sustain energy levels.
Finally, given Matthew's strength in running, consider using this to his advantage by pushing harder in the running segments, especially towards the end of the race. This could help improve the overall rank and finish time.