Howard Ryan
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Chicago Navy Pier 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 Howard Ryan'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 Howard Ryan'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 Howard Ryan'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 Howard Ryan'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
03:46.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:55
Potential Improvement
50.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Ryan Howard, in the 30-34 age group, performed commendably in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier HYROX event. His overall rank is in the top 23% of all athletes and the top 29% in his age group, demonstrating a strong performance. However, there is room for improvement in certain areas.
Looking at the overall time of 01:24:01 and total running time of 00:42:54, Ryan was slightly slower in running than the average competitor. His best running lap was 00:05:11. Ryan's performance indicates that he might have a hybrid profile, excelling in both running and strength, but he could benefit from enhancing his running speed and sustaining a consistent pace from the beginning of the race.
He started off faster than average in the first running segment which indicates a strong start. However, his pace decreased in the subsequent running segments, suggesting that he might have started too fast and struggled to maintain the initial pace throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
- Running: Ryan's total running time was slower than the average. He should focus on improving his running speed and endurance. Interval training can be effective for this, alternating between high-intensity and low-intensity running. Long-distance running can also help build endurance.
- Roxzone: Ryan's time in the roxzone was slower than average, indicating he might have taken more rests or had slower transitions. To improve this, Ryan could work on his overall fitness and transition time. Circuit training, which includes quick transitions between different exercises, could be beneficial.
- Sandbag Lunges and Burpees Broad Jump: These were the areas where Ryan lost most of his time. Functional training exercises, such as lunges and burpees, can help improve performance in these areas. He should also consider strength training, particularly focusing on the lower body, to improve his performance in the Sandbag Lunges.
Race Strategies:
Ryan should consider the following strategies to enhance his performance during the race:
- Pacing: Ryan started off faster than average but struggled to maintain this pace. He should aim for a steady pace that he can maintain throughout the race, rather than starting off too fast and losing momentum later on.
- Transitions: Improving the speed of transitions between exercises can significantly reduce roxzone time. Ryan should practice quick transitions during his training.
- Strength Training: Given that some of the segments where he lost time involve strength-based activities, incorporating more strength training could help improve Ryan's overall performance.
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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