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
851 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 851 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 851 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Hood Kerry'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 Hood Kerry'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 851 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 Hood Kerry'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 Hood Kerry'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
08:14.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 851 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Kerry Hood's performance in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race showcased a racer with a strong running profile. His total running time of 46:21 was significantly faster than the average by 6:25. This suggests that his running ability is a significant strength. However, it may indicate a need to balance his training with a greater focus on strength workouts to improve his overall performance.
When analysing his pacing, it is clear that Kerry's performance improved as the race progressed. Despite starting slower than average in Running 1, he consistently improved his running times throughout the race. This suggests that Kerry may benefit from a more aggressive start to leverage his strong running ability and make up time early in the race.
Segments to Improve
Several areas of improvement were identified in Kerry's performance. These include:
Burpees Broad Jump: Kerry's time was significantly slower than average in this segment, indicating a potential lack of explosive strength and agility. To improve in this area, Kerry could incorporate plyometric exercises such as box jumps, tuck jumps and power skips into his training. Practising burpees with a broad jump at the end can also specifically target the skills needed for this segment of the race.
Roxzone: Kerry's slow transition time in the Roxzone suggests a need for improvement in both overall fitness and efficiency of transitions. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) could help improve his cardiovascular fitness, and practising transitions between different exercises could make this process more efficient on race day.
Sandbag Lunges and Farmers Carry: Both these segments require significant strength, particularly in the lower body and grip strength. Kerry could benefit from strength training exercises such as weighted lunges, squats, deadlifts and grip strength exercises like farmer's walks and wrist curls.
Sled Push: This segment requires both strength and power. Incorporating sled pushes and pulls into his training routine could specifically target the muscles used in this exercise and improve his performance.
Race Strategies
Kerry should consider implementing several strategies during his next race:
Start Strong: Given his superior running ability, Kerry should consider starting the race at a faster pace to build an early advantage.
Efficient Transitions: Improving the speed and efficiency of transitions between segments can save valuable time during the race.
Pacing: Despite his strong finish, Kerry could potentially improve his overall time by pacing himself more evenly throughout the race, rather than conserving too much energy for the end.
Strength Training: Incorporating more strength training into his routine can help improve performance in the more strength-focused segments of the race.