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
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 Dowell Simon'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 Dowell Simon'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 Dowell Simon'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 Dowell Simon'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
03:01.
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
Simon Dowell demonstrated a strong overall performance in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race, placing in the top 56% of his age group and the top 55% overall. His total running time was 1:05 faster than average, showing a strong runner’s profile. However, his Roxzone time was 1:25 slower than average, indicating a need for better transitions, and possibly suggesting more rest time was taken between exercise zones. His pacing throughout the race also showed a tendency to start slower, with his Running 1 segment 1:39 slower than average, and then speed up in the later running segments, finishing 49 seconds faster than average in his final Running 8 segment.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone: Simon's Roxzone time was 1:25 slower than average, suggesting a need for improved transitions and overall fitness. To improve in this area, Simon should incorporate interval training into his routine to build endurance and speed up recovery. This could include exercises such as burpees, high knees, and box jumps. Additionally, practicing transitions between exercises can help reduce wasted time in the Roxzone.
Burpees Broad Jump: Simon's performance in the Burpees Broad Jump segment was 1:23 slower than average. To improve, Simon could focus on building explosive strength and agility through plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and power skips. Core strengthening exercises, such as planks and Russian twists, can also help improve stability and control during burpees and jumps.
Wall Balls: Simon's Wall Balls segment was 0:21 slower than average. To improve his performance in this area, Simon should incorporate strength training exercises into his routine, focusing on the lower body and core. Squats, lunges, and kettlebell swings can help build the necessary strength. Practicing the Wall Ball exercise itself with varying weights can also improve form and efficiency.
Race Strategies
Simon showed a tendency to start slower and gain speed as the race progressed. While this strategy can conserve energy, it might also result in lost time early in the race. To optimise his performance, Simon can work on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race, which can be practiced through tempo runs and interval training.
Considering Simon's strong runner profile, he should also capitalise on his strength in running segments to make up for slower exercise segments. This could involve pushing his pace in the early running segments to build a time buffer for the exercise zones.
Finally, Simon should focus on his transitions, ensuring he moves efficiently between exercise zones to minimise time spent in the Roxzone. This can be practiced during training sessions by mimicking the race environment and moving swiftly between different exercises.