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 Elkin Samuel'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 Elkin Samuel'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 Elkin Samuel'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 Elkin Samuel'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
08:48.
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:
Samuel Elkin, competing in the HYROX age group 45-49, delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Birmingham event. His overall rank of 1825 placed him in the top 44% of all 4107 athletes, while in his age group, he ranked 133, placing in the top 34% of 386 athletes. A standout feature of his performance was his remarkable running strength. His total running time was 00:38:57, which was notably 06:42 faster than the average. This indicates a strong runner profile and his best running lap was clocked at an impressive 00:04:39.
Across the initial segments from running 1 to running 4, Samuel started slower than the average but quickly picked up pace to run faster than average on subsequent segments. This denotes a robust pacing strategy and efficient energy management throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: With a time of 00:10:48, Samuel was 03:40 slower than the average, indicating a significant area for improvement. A focus on improving strength, particularly in the lower body and core, could aid in enhancing performance in this segment. Specific exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts can help develop these muscle groups. Also, practicing the wall ball throw technique can lead to better efficiency and speed.
Burpees Broad Jump: Samuel was 01:52 slower than the average for this segment. Improvement in this area would rely on enhancing both explosive leg strength and cardiorespiratory endurance. Plyometric exercises like box jumps and sprints, along with interval training, could be beneficial.
Sandbag Lunges: Samuel was 01:41 slower than the average in this segment. This suggests a need to strengthen lower body muscles and improve balance. Lunges and squats with weights, as well as balance exercises like single-leg deadlifts, could help improve performance here.
Roxzone: Samuel was 00:19 faster than average in this segment, but there is still scope for improvement. Enhancing overall fitness and reducing transition times could help. Interval training, focusing on swift transitions between different exercises, could be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Implementing a few race strategies could help Samuel improve his overall performance. Firstly, maintaining a consistent pace from the start of the race might prevent him from starting slower than average in the initial segments. Secondly, considering his strong runner profile, he could capitalize on his running segments to gain time. Finally, focusing on swift and efficient transitions between segments, especially in the Roxzone, could help cut down his overall time.