Smyth Aaron
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 Smyth Aaron'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 Smyth Aaron'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 Smyth Aaron'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 Smyth Aaron'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
05:54.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
04:21
Potential Improvement
73.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
The performance of Aaron Smyth in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race shows a strong athletic profile. Despite showing a slower total running time than the average by 03:10 minutes, Aaron's performance in strength-based activities is commendable. He started off strong with an impressive Running 1 and Ski Erg performance, showing a faster than average performance in these segments. However, as the race progressed, his running times began to slow down, which indicates a potential issue with pacing and stamina. His best running lap was at the end of the race, indicating a possible strategy of conserving energy for a strong finish. In terms of his roxzone performance, Aaron was faster than average, suggesting efficient transition times and overall fitness.
Segments to Improve
- Running Total: As running is a major component of the race, improving Aaron's running performance will significantly reduce his overall finish time. He should focus on developing endurance and maintaining a consistent pace. This could be achieved with regular long-distance runs, interval training, and hill sprints. Incorporating plyometric exercises such as jump squats and box jumps can also help improve his speed and power.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Aaron's slower than average performance in this segment suggests a need for improved explosive power and coordination. Plyometric exercises, like burpee box jumps, can help here. Training with agility ladders and hurdle drills will also improve his coordination and speed.
- Farmers Carry: Aaron's slower performance in this segment indicates a potential weakness in grip strength and overall body strength. Exercises such as deadlifts, farmer's walks, and grip strength exercises like pinch lifts can be beneficial.
- Rowing: This segment requires a good balance of strength and cardiovascular fitness. Aaron can improve his performance by incorporating more rowing intervals in his training, focusing on both speed and endurance. Also, proper form and technique are crucial for efficient rowing, so investing time in mastering these will be beneficial.
Race Strategies
While Aaron has shown strength in the initial stages of the race, he needs to work on maintaining this throughout. A better pacing strategy is recommended, where he should aim for a consistent pace in the running segments instead of starting too fast and slowing down. Also, focusing on active recovery during transitions can help maintain a consistent pace. Additionally, Aaron should focus on maintaining a good form during the strength segments to prevent fatigue and injury, which can slow down his running performance. Finally, a well-planned nutrition and hydration strategy will ensure he has the energy to maintain his performance throughout the race.
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