Emms Shirley
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Cape Town 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 Women
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 Women
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 Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Emms Shirley'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 Emms Shirley'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 Women
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 Emms Shirley'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 Women
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 Emms Shirley'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
05:18.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:14
Potential Improvement
42.1%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Shirley Emms delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Cape Town Hyrox race, securing an overall rank of 41, placing in the top 10% of all athletes, and a 9th place in her age group. Her performance demonstrates a strong capability in both endurance and strength events. Notably, her sled push time was particularly outstanding, ranking in the top 1 percentile. However, her total running time was 28 seconds slower than average, indicating room for improvement in running efficiency. Analyzing the pacing from Running 1 to Running 4, there's evidence that Shirley started slower than average and gradually improved, suggesting a conservative start that could be optimized. Overall, Shirley exhibits a hybrid profile, with strengths in strength-based activities but with some potential to enhance her running capacity.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: Shirley was 50 seconds slower than average. To improve, focus on plyometric training to enhance explosive power. Exercises: Box jumps, squat jumps, and burpee variations. Additionally, practicing burpees under fatigue, such as after running drills, can simulate race conditions.
- Wall Balls: With a time 53 seconds slower than average, improving wall ball efficiency is crucial. Exercises: Work on shoulder endurance and core stability through overhead presses and core rotational exercises. Practice wall ball sets with increasing reps to build muscular endurance.
- Farmers Carry: Shirley's time was 28 seconds slower than average. Focus on grip strength and core stability. Exercises: Deadlifts, farmer's walks with varied weights, and core strengthening routines like planks and Russian twists.
- Overall Running: While her running segments improved over the course, the total running time suggests a need for enhanced aerobic capacity and pacing strategy. Training: Implement interval training and tempo runs to improve speed and endurance. Consider compromised running drills post-strength exercises to simulate fatigue.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Start with a more aggressive yet controlled pace in the initial running segments. Use the first two runs to set a strong foundation without expending excessive energy.
- Transition Efficiency: Minimize time in the roxzone by practicing quick transitions between exercises. This can be done through circuit training with minimal rest periods to mimic race conditions.
- Fueling and Hydration: Ensure proper hydration and nutrition leading up to and during the race to maintain energy levels, especially in endurance segments like running and rowing.
- Mental Preparation: Develop a strong mental strategy to maintain focus and composure during challenging segments, especially when fatigue sets in during exercises like burpees and wall balls.
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