Rowlands Richard
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Paris 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 Rowlands Richard'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 Rowlands Richard'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 Rowlands Richard'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 Rowlands Richard'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
05:36.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:25
Potential Improvement
43.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Richard Rowlands demonstrated an impressive performance in the HYROX race. His overall rank of 1074 placed him in the top 68% of all athletes, and his rank within his age group (50-54) was 34. This places him in the top 68% of his age group, indicating a commendable performance relative to his peers. Richard's overall time for the race was 01:33:19.
Richard's total running time was 00:43:03, which is 03:10 faster than the average. This highlights Richard as having a strong runner profile. However, his Roxzone time was 00:07:28, which is 00:17 faster than average. This suggests that his transitions and overall fitness could be an area for improvement.
Upon reviewing the first four running segments, it appears that Richard started the race slightly faster than average, potentially indicating an area where pacing could be improved for future races.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: This segment had the most significant time difference with 00:03:09 slower than the 25th percentile. This suggests a need for improved strength and endurance. Specific exercises such as kettlebell swings, thrusters, and med ball cleans can help improve performance in this area.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Richard was slower by 00:02:13 than the 25th percentile. This implies a need for more explosive strength and better cardiovascular conditioning. Practicing burpees and broad jumps separately can help build strength and endurance, and later combining them can improve coordination.
- Sled Push: Richard was slower by 00:01:13 than the 25th percentile. To improve performance in this area, Richard could focus on building lower body strength through exercises like squats and lunges, and on upper body strength through exercises like push-ups and pull-ups.
- Sandbag Lunges: Richard could improve his time by 00:01:02. Implementing exercises that specifically target the muscles used during lunges such as squats, step-ups, and lunges with different variations would be beneficial.
- Roxzone: Richard was faster by 00:00:58 than the 25th percentile. While not the largest disparity, improving transition times and overall fitness could help shave off valuable seconds. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts into his routine can help improve both speed and cardiovascular fitness.
Race Strategies:
Given Richard's strong runner profile, it would be beneficial to start the race at a consistent, sustainable pace rather than starting too fast. This would allow him to conserve energy for later stages of the race.
Moreover, transitioning quickly between exercises can greatly improve overall time. Practicing transitions during training can help make them more efficient during the actual race.
Lastly, focusing on the segments identified for improvement during training can help Richard turn these into strengths, thereby boosting his overall performance.
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