Hughes Alan
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
252 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 252 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 252 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Hughes Alan'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 Hughes Alan'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 252 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 Hughes Alan'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 Hughes Alan'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
09:40.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
09:37
Potential Improvement
99.5%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Alan Hughes, a 30-34 age group HYROX athlete, ranked in the top 64% of all athletes and top 67% in his age group in the 2024 Dublin event, with an overall time of 02:05:36. Despite slower total running time, Alan's strengths shone in other areas. He started the race very strong, with his Running 1, Ski Erg, and Sled Push times faster than average. However, his running times increased consistently throughout the race, suggesting a need to manage his energy and pace more effectively.
Alan's race profile leans more towards strength-based activities. He performed better than average in strength exercises such as Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls, suggesting a strong physical capability. However, his running and roxzone times were slower than average, indicating a need for endurance and transition improvement.
Segments to Improve:
- Total Running Time: Alan's running time was slower than average, indicating a need for more endurance training. Incorporating interval running, long-distance running and hill sprints into his training routine could help improve his running endurance. Focusing on form, such as maintaining a slight forward lean and efficient arm swing, can also enhance his running efficiency.
- Roxzone: Alan's roxzone time was slower than average, suggesting that he spent more time resting or transitioning between exercise zones. It would be beneficial to incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his routine to improve his overall fitness level and recovery speed. Practicing transitions between different exercises could also help reduce downtime during the race.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Although Alan's time was faster than average, there is still room for improvement. Incorporating plyometric exercises and burpee drills into his training routine can enhance his explosive strength and agility, which could help improve his performance in this segment.
Race Strategies:
For future races, Alan should consider starting at a moderate pace to conserve energy for the later stages of the race. Given his strength in the strength exercises, he could leverage this advantage by pushing harder in these segments while maintaining a steady, sustainable pace in the running segments. This strategy could help him improve his overall time and ranking. Additionally, focusing on quick transitions between exercises and minimizing rest time in the roxzone could significantly enhance his performance.
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