Whittingham Kai
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
159 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 159 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 159 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Whittingham Kai'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 Whittingham Kai'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 159 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 Whittingham Kai'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 Whittingham Kai'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
09:55.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:02
Potential Improvement
30.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Kai Whittingham put on a commendable performance in the 2024 Dublin HYROX event, finishing in the top 64% of 2696 athletes and ranking in the top 58% in his age group. His overall time was 02:11:08, showcasing his fitness and endurance.
A key highlight of his performance was his running. His total running time of 00:56:58 was faster than the average by 06:38, indicating a strong running profile. This was further evidenced by his best running lap of 00:06:30. His performance in the first four running segments suggests an excellent start to the race, setting a pace that was faster than the average, particularly in Running 1 and Running 2.
However, there were segments where his performance lagged behind the average. Notably, his Roxzone time was slower than average, suggesting potential room for improvement in his transition time and overall fitness.
Segments to Improve:
- Sled Push: This segment was one of Kai's weakest, finishing 02:57 slower than the average. Focused strength training exercises, particularly those targeting the lower body and core, can significantly improve performance in this area. Incorporating exercises like deadlifts, squats, and lunges into his routine can help build the necessary strength and endurance.
- Wall Balls: Another area for improvement is the Wall Balls segment, where he was 02:21 slower than average. Practicing the Wall Ball exercise with proper form and consistency can help boost efficiency and speed in this segment. Regular interval training with Wall Balls will also help to build endurance.
- Roxzone: Kai's time in the Roxzone was 00:56 slower than average, indicating that his transitions between exercises could be quicker. To improve this, he could practice transitioning between different exercises during training to become more efficient and save time during the race.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Kai was 01:37 slower than average in this segment. Incorporating more plyometric exercises, like box jumps and jump squats, could help improve his explosive power and speed in this segment.
- Sled Pull: He was 00:49 slower than average here. Training with sled pulls will help improve his strength and technique in this specific exercise. Core workouts and upper body strength training can also add to his pulling power.
- Rowing: Kai was 00:36 slower than average in this segment. Regular rowing practice focusing on form and rhythm can help improve his speed. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the rowing machine can also help to build endurance.
Race Strategies:
To enhance his race performance, Kai should consider implementing the following strategies:
- Pace Management: While Kai had a strong start in the first half of the race, he may benefit from evenly distributing his energy throughout the race to avoid fatigue in later segments.
- Strength Training: Given his running strength, focusing more on strength training exercises can help balance his overall fitness and improve his performance in strength-based segments.
- Transition Practice: Regularly practicing the transition between different exercises during training can help reduce his Roxzone time.
- Endurance Training: Incorporating more endurance-based workouts into his training routine can help maintain a consistent performance throughout the race.
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