Armstrong Jake
Hyrox Result
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.
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 Armstrong Jake'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 Armstrong Jake'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 Armstrong Jake'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 Armstrong Jake'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
03:45.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:33
Potential Improvement
41.3%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Jake Armstrong showed a strong performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event, ranking in the top 15% overall and top 17% in his age group. He demonstrated a strong running profile, with a total running time that was 21 seconds faster than average. However, he seemed to start a bit slower than average in the initial running segments but improved as the race progressed. His excellent performance in strength-based exercises like the Ski Erg, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls contributed to his overall competitive time. Despite this, there are a few areas where Jake can focus on to further improve his performance.
Segments to Improve
- Burpees Broad Jump: Jake's time was significantly slower than average in this segment. To improve, he should focus on plyometric training to increase power and speed. Burpee drills with increased speed and proper form can help, along with broad jump practice to enhance explosiveness.
- Roxzone: Jake's time was slower than average, indicating more time spent in transitions or resting. To minimize this time, Jake should work on improving his overall fitness, transition speed, and endurance. This can be achieved with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and practicing the transition between exercises.
- Sled Push and Sled Pull: Jake's time was a bit slower than average in these segments. Strength training focusing on lower body and core can help improve these times. Exercises like squats, deadlifts, and lunges can be effective.
Race Strategies
For better performance in future races, Jake should consider implementing the following strategies:
- Pacing Strategy: Jake started slower than average in the first running segment. He should focus on maintaining a consistent pace from the start to conserve energy for later segments.
- Strength Training: Although Jake excels in running, integrating more strength training into his routine can help improve his overall performance. Specifically, focusing on segments like the Sled Push and Pull, and Burpees Broad Jump.
- Transition Practice: Practicing transitions between exercises can help reduce time spent in the Roxzone. This includes both physical transitions and mental preparedness for the switch.
With these targeted improvements and race strategies, Jake Armstrong has the potential to significantly improve his performance in future HYROX events.
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