Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham 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.
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 A Wilson 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 A Wilson 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 A Wilson 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 A Wilson 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
05:57.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
James A Wilson demonstrated a commendable performance in the Hyrox 2024 Birmingham race. He showcased impressive overall fitness and endurance, placing in the top 32% out of 4107 athletes and ranking within the top 38% in his age group (30-34). His total running time was 00:38:54, which is 03:43 faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile.
However, his performance in the initial running segments was inconsistent. He started with a slower pace in Running 1, being 00:44 slower than the average. But he quickly picked up the pace in the subsequent running segments, finishing faster than the average. This suggests that James might have started too slow but managed to adjust his pace as the race progressed.
Despite the slower start, James excelled in maintaining his pace throughout the race, particularly in the running segments where he consistently finished faster than the average. However, transitions and strength-based exercises like the Wall Balls, Burpees Broad Jump, and Sandbag Lunges were areas where he lost time compared to his peers.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: James was 01:42 slower than average in this segment. This could indicate a need for strength improvement in the lower body and core. Incorporating exercises like squats, lunges, and kettlebell swings in his training could help improve his performance in this area.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was another area where James was slower than average, with a time gap of 01:06. Plyometric exercises and HIIT workouts can be beneficial for improving explosive strength and cardio endurance, which are essential for this exercise.
Sandbag Lunges: James was 01:12 slower than average in this segment. Working on lower body strength and stability can help improve performance in this area. Exercises like weighted lunges and squats, and balance exercises like single-leg deadlifts can be beneficial.
Roxzone: James was 00:10 slower than average, indicating he took longer in transitions. To enhance his transition speed, he should work on improving his overall fitness and include circuit training in his regimen, focusing on quick transitions between different exercises.
Race Strategies:
James should consider implementing the following strategies for better performance in future races:
Pacing: A more consistent pace from the start of the race could lead to improved race times. James should aim to start the race at a moderate pace and gradually increase as the race progresses, rather than starting slow and having to make up for lost time.
Strength Training: Given that James has a runner's profile, he should focus on enhancing his strength, particularly for exercises like Wall Balls, Burpees Broad Jump, and Sandbag Lunges. Incorporating more strength and resistance training in his routine can help in this regard.
Transition Practice: Practicing quick transitions between exercises during training can help reduce the roxzone time. This can be achieved through circuit training and high-intensity interval training.
Recovery Strategy: Implementing a recovery strategy during the race, such as controlled breathing and active recovery (like walking or slow jogging) during transitions, can help maintain a steady pace and prevent fatigue.