Gorman James
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Dublin 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
592 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 592 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 592 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Gorman James'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 Gorman James'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 592 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 Gorman James'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 Gorman James'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
09:43.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
06:49
Potential Improvement
70.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
James Gorman, in the 30-34 age group, delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Dublin HYROX event. His performance placed him in the top 63% of all athletes and in the top 66% of his age group. His total running time was 00:59:52, which was 04:01 slower than the average, indicating a need for more emphasis on running in his training regimen. His best running lap was 00:05:22, indicating a potential to perform better in the running segments. An analysis of the pace from running 1 to running 4 reveals that he started slower and maintained a slower pace than the average. James seems to be more inclined towards strength-based exercises, as indicated by his faster than average times in Ski Erg, Sled Push, Burpees Broad Jump, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Roxzone segments.
Segments to Improve
- Run Total: James's total running time was 07:17 slower than the 25th percentile. This suggests that he should focus on improving his endurance and speed. Incorporating interval training, long-distance runs, and hill sprints into his training program can help enhance his running performance. Additionally, practicing running drills such as high knees, butt kicks, and bounding can help improve his running technique and efficiency.
- Sled Pull: James was 03:00 slower than the 25th percentile in the sled pull segment. This indicates a need to build up lower body strength and power. Exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and lunges can be beneficial. Furthermore, he should incorporate specific sled pull workouts in his training, focusing on both heavy, short pulls for strength and lighter, longer pulls for endurance.
- Wall Balls: James's wall ball performance was 02:23 slower than the 25th percentile. This suggests a need for improved functional strength and coordination. Specific wall ball drills, with a focus on squat depth and throwing technique, should be incorporated into his training. Exercises like thrusters and medicine ball cleans can also help improve his performance in this area.
Race Strategies
James should consider implementing the following strategies during the race for better performance:
- Pacing: He should aim to start at a moderate pace during the initial running segments to conserve energy for the later stages of the race. This would also help him maintain a more consistent pace throughout the race.
- Transitions: His Roxzone time was faster than average, indicating he managed transitions well. However, there's always room for improvement. He can practice quick transitions in his training to mimic race conditions and improve efficiency.
- Strength Segments: Since his strength-based performance was generally better than his running, he should take advantage of these segments to make up for any lost time during the running segments.
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