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 Gilmartin Oliver'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 Gilmartin Oliver'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 Gilmartin Oliver'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 Gilmartin Oliver'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
01:55.
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:
Oliver Gilmartin's performance in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race showcased his overall fitness and endurance as a seasoned athlete in the 50-54 age group. His overall rank placed him in the top 45% of all athletes and in the top 34% in his age group, which is commendable. He demonstrated superior running abilities, with a total running time that was faster than the average by 37 seconds. However, his pacing strategy needs some attention as he started significantly slower in the first running segment but then improved his times in the subsequent segments. This indicates that he may have more potential to tap into if he maintains a more consistent pace throughout the race.
Based on his performance, Gilmartin appears to have a stronger runner profile, as evident by his above-average total running time. His strength performances were a bit inconsistent, with faster times in the Sled Push and Farmers Carry exercises but slower times in the Ski Erg and Sled Pull segments.
Segments to Improve:
While Gilmartin's overall performance was solid, there are a few segments that need improvement. The most noticeable areas are the Roxzone and the Wall Balls segments, where he was slower than average by 53 seconds and 33 seconds, respectively. These segments require a combination of both cardio and strength endurance.
Roxzone: To improve his Roxzone time, Gilmartin should focus on enhancing his transition speed and overall fitness. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his workouts can help improve his cardiovascular fitness and transition speed. For example, he could try alternating between sprinting and walking, gradually decreasing the walking time and increasing the sprinting time.
Wall Balls: To improve his performance in Wall Balls, Gilmartin should focus on strength training, particularly for his lower body and core. Squats, lunges, and deadlifts are excellent exercises for strengthening these areas. Additionally, practicing the Wall Balls exercise with a heavier ball during training can help him improve his form and power.
In addition to these, his performance in the Burpees Broad Jump, Sled Pull, and Sandbag Lunges also has room for improvement. He could benefit from incorporating more functional and plyometric exercises into his training regimen to enhance his power and explosiveness.
Race Strategies:
For future races, Gilmartin should consider implementing the following strategies:
Pacing Strategy: Rather than starting slow and then speeding up, he should aim for a more consistent pace throughout the race. This could prevent him from burning out towards the end of the race.
Strength Training: As the data indicates, Gilmartin has more of a runner profile. While his running times are impressive, focusing more on strength training could help him improve his overall race time. This should be balanced with his running training to maintain his current running performance.
Recovery Time: As he was slower in the Roxzone, it suggests that he might be taking longer recovery times. Incorporating active recovery into his training, such as light jogging or cycling, could help reduce his recovery time during the race.