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
544 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 544 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 544 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Fairbourn Jacob'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 Fairbourn Jacob'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 544 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 Fairbourn Jacob'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 Fairbourn Jacob'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
06:10.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 544 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Jacob Fairbourn's performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race showcased his potential as a promising athlete in the fitness sphere. He demonstrated a robust running profile, with a total running time of 00:54:53, which was 01:16 faster than the average. This indicates that his running abilities are a crucial strength, making him competitive in this area.
Despite starting slower in running 1, Jacob managed to pick up the pace in subsequent runs, which shows his ability to maintain optimal pacing. This is evident from his best lap time of 00:05:53. It is noteworthy that his performance was stronger in strength-based exercises like sled push and sled pull where he was significantly faster than average times.
However, his performance in wall balls, burpees broad jump, and ski erg did not match his potential in running and strength-based exercises. His roxzone time was also faster than average indicating a well-balanced transition between exercise zones. This indicates that Jacob has a hybrid profile excelling in both running and strength exercises but needs improvement in certain areas.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: Jacob's performance in this segment was below average, specifically 03:35 slower. This suggests a need for improvement in his explosive strength and endurance. Incorporating exercises like kettlebell swings, thrusters, and medicine ball throws can help improve these areas. Additionally, focusing on proper form and pacing during wall balls can also lead to performance enhancement.
Burpees Broad Jump: Jacob was 00:21 slower than the average in this segment. This indicates a need to improve his plyometric power and coordination. Incorporating plyometric exercises like box jumps, bounding, and power skipping into his training routine can help enhance performance in this area. Furthermore, practicing burpees separately can also contribute to overall improvement.
Ski Erg: Jacob's performance in the ski erg was 00:33 slower than average. This could be improved by focusing on upper body strength and endurance workouts. Exercises like pull-ups, rowing, and lat pulldowns can help in enhancing his performance in this segment. Also, regular practice on the ski erg focusing on technique and pacing can bring about significant improvement.
Race Strategies:
Jacob should focus on maintaining a steady pace from the beginning of the race. Although he managed to recover his pace, starting too slow can affect the overall performance. Therefore, a well-paced start is crucial.
Also, during the race, it is important for Jacob to manage his energy effectively. Considering his strength in running and strength-based exercises, he should focus on conserving his energy for segments where he typically under performs like wall balls, burpees broad jump, and ski erg.
Lastly, focusing on quicker and efficient transitions between exercise zones can also contribute to improved performance. Even though Jacob's roxzone time was faster than average, there is always room for improvement. Practicing swift transitions during training can help achieve this.