Hopkins Darren
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
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 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 Hopkins Darren'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 Hopkins Darren'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 Hopkins Darren'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 Hopkins Darren'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
04:53.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:51
Potential Improvement
37.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Darren Hopkins, competing in the HYROX Age Group 30-34, has delivered a strong performance in the 2024 Dublin event. He finished in the top 48% of 2696 athletes overall, and in the top 54% of his age group, indicating a solid performance against his peers. His total running time was 00:45:57, which was 00:16 faster than the average. This suggests that Darren has a more runner profile, excelling in running segments, and may need to focus more on strength training to improve his overall performance.
Looking at his pacing, Darren started off strong in the first running segment, with a time that was 01:38 faster than the average. This fast start, however, may have led to slower times in later segments. For example, his times for Running 3, Running 4, Running 5 and Running 6 were slower than average. This suggests that Darren may need to work on his pacing strategies to ensure he maintains a consistent speed throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: This was Darren's slowest segment compared to the average, with a time of 00:07:39, which is 01:39 slower than the average. To improve in this area, Darren could incorporate more plyometric training into his routine, focusing on exercises like box jumps and squat jumps to build explosive power. Practising the actual movement of the Burpees Broad Jump in training will also be beneficial.
- Wall Balls: Darren finished this segment 01:15 slower than the average. This suggests a need for increased strength, particularly in the lower body and core. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and medicine ball throws would be beneficial here. Additionally, practising the actual Wall Ball exercise will help improve form and efficiency.
- Farmers Carry: Darren finished this segment 00:17 slower than the average. To improve in this area, Darren could incorporate more grip strength exercises into his routine, such as deadlifts and pull-ups. Additionally, practising the Farmers Carry with progressively heavier weights can help improve performance in this segment.
Race Strategies:
Based on his performance, Darren might benefit from implementing a few specific strategies during the race. First, a more conservative start in the running segments could help him conserve energy for later segments, potentially improving his overall time. Secondly, focusing on smooth transitions in the roxzone could shave off valuable seconds from his total time. Finally, incorporating more strength training into his routine could help improve his performance in the slower segments like the Burpees Broad Jump, Wall Balls, and Farmers Carry.
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