Martin Carson James
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 Martin Carson James'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 Martin Carson James'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 Martin Carson James'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 Martin Carson James'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
05:51.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:33
Potential Improvement
43.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Carson James Martin, competing in the 35-39 age group for the 2024 HYROX Dublin event, showed a commendable performance. His overall rank placed him in the top 52% of all athletes, and in the top 59% among his age group. He completed the race with an overall time of 01:36:34, showcasing a strong potential for further improvement.
His total running time of 00:47:00 was faster than the average by 00:28, indicating his strength as a runner. He started exceptionally fast in the initial running segments, particularly in Running 1 where he was 01:28 faster than average. However, as the race progressed, his pace slowed down slightly compared to the average times in Running 2, Running 3, Running 4, Running 5, Running 6, and Running 7. His best running lap was recorded at 00:05:32.
This suggests that Carson might have started too fast and thus, was unable to maintain a consistent pace in the subsequent running segments. His transition time in the roxzone was 02:19 faster than average, which indicates a high level of overall fitness and efficient transitions. His performance in the strength exercises such as Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Farmers Carry were notably faster than average, demonstrating his hybrid profile of both strength and endurance.
Segments to Improve:
- Sandbag Lunges: This was Carson's slowest segment with a time of 00:08:16, which is 02:21 slower than the average. To improve, he could incorporate more lunges and lower body strength exercises into his training. Variations of lunges, such as weighted lunges and walking lunges, can help build strength and endurance for this segment.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Carson was 01:59 slower than average in this segment. He can improve by practicing burpees and broad jumps separately, then gradually combining them. Plyometric exercises like box jumps and squat jumps can also help improve his power and speed for this segment.
- Running Segments: Although Carson started strong in the running segments, he seemed to lose pace as the race progressed. He might benefit from interval training to improve his endurance and pace. This could involve running at his desired race pace for short intervals, and then slowing down for recovery intervals. Over time, he can gradually increase the length of his fast intervals and decrease his recovery times.
Race Strategies:
Carson should consider implementing the following strategies for better performance:
- Pacing: Starting too fast can lead to premature fatigue and slower times in the later stages of the race. Carson should aim to start at a comfortable pace, and then gradually increase his speed as the race progresses.
- Transitions: Although Carson's roxzone time was faster than average, there's always room for improvement. Practicing transitions between running and strength exercises can help reduce time spent in the roxzone.
- Strength Training: As the strength exercises were where Carson lost most of his time, incorporating more strength training into his routine would be beneficial. This could involve weightlifting, resistance training, and bodyweight exercises to build muscle and improve his performance in the strength segments.
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