Hulme Neil Hyrox Result

Overall Performance:

Neil Hulme's performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race puts him in the top 29% of all athletes and top 33% of his age group (35-39), which is a commendable achievement. From the splits analysis, we can see that Neil is a strong runner with a total running time that is 02:31 faster than average. This indicates that Neil has a runner's profile and his running is a major strength. His best running lap time is impressive at 00:04:34.

Regarding pacing, Neil appears to have started the race a bit slower than average in Running 1 but quickly picked up the pace in subsequent running segments, with all running splits from Running 2 to Running 7 being faster than average. This suggests that Neil has good race pacing skills, knowing when to conserve and when to expend his energy. However, it might be beneficial for Neil to start at a slightly faster pace to improve his overall time.

Segments to Improve:

• Roxzone: Neil's time in the Roxzone was 01:05 slower than average, indicating a need to improve transition times between exercise zones. To address this, Neil could incorporate drills mimicking race transitions into his training. Practicing quick transitions from running to strength exercises and vice versa could help decrease his Roxzone time.
• Sled Pull: With a time that is 01:23 slower than average, the Sled Pull is an area that needs improvement. Neil could benefit from incorporating more strength training into his routine, specifically targeting the muscle groups used in sled pulls, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Exercises like deadlifts, squats, and lunges could be beneficial.
• Burpees Broad Jump: Neil's Burpees Broad Jump segment was 00:41 slower than average. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involving burpees could help improve his performance in this area. Also, plyometric exercises like box jumps and broad jumps could help increase power and speed, which would benefit the broad jump component.
• Sandbag Lunges: This segment was 00:25 slower than average for Neil. He could incorporate more lunges, weighted lunges, and other lower body strength exercises into his training routine to improve in this area.

Race Strategies:

Going forward, Neil might want to consider starting the race at a slightly faster pace while making sure to maintain his stellar performance in subsequent segments. This could improve his overall time. Additionally, it would be beneficial for him to focus more on strength training, specifically on exercises that mimic the movements in the Sled Pull, Burpees Broad Jump, and Sandbag Lunges segments. This could help him become more of a hybrid athlete, improving his performance in both running and strength segments. Lastly, practicing quick transitions between running and strength exercises could help decrease his time in the Roxzone.