Harris Matt
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Manchester 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 Harris Matt'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 Harris Matt'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 Harris Matt'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 Harris Matt'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
04:47.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:35
Potential Improvement
54.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Matt Harris has shown a commendable performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX, finishing in the top 42% overall and top 40% in his age group. His performance indicates a strong start, managing to perform above average in the initial running segments and demonstrating proficiency in several of the strength exercises (Sled Push and Sled Pull). However, there is a notable decline in performance in later segments, particularly in the Wall Balls and Sandbag Lunges, and a significant slowdown during Running 4. This suggests that Matt might have started the race too fast, leading to fatigue impacting his performance in strength-focused exercises and running efficiency as the race progressed. His overall profile leans towards a hybrid athlete, but with a notable dip in total running time compared to the average, indicating a need for improved endurance and running efficiency.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls and Sandbag Lunges: These segments had the most significant time losses. To improve, Matt should incorporate more functional strength training focusing on lower body and core stability. Exercises like squats, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings can enhance power. For Wall Balls, practice with varying weights to improve endurance and form. For Sandbag Lunges, incorporate unilateral strength exercises such as Bulgarian split squats to improve balance and strength in each leg independently.
- Running 4: The slowdown in this segment suggests fatigue setting in. Interval training can be beneficial here, alternating between high intensity and recovery periods to improve endurance and running economy. Hill repeats and tempo runs will also help build resilience for maintaining pace under fatigue.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This exercise requires both strength and explosive power. Plyometric training, including jump squats and box jumps, can help improve explosiveness. Practicing burpees with an emphasis on form and efficiency will also reduce time spent on this segment.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: It's essential for Matt to manage his pace more effectively in early segments to preserve energy for later stages. Using a heart rate monitor could help maintain an optimal pace in the running segments and prevent starting too fast.
- Transition Times (Roxzone): While Matt performed better than average in transitions, there's always room for improvement. Practicing quick transitions between exercises in training can reduce overall time. Incorporating circuit training with minimal rest between different types of exercises can simulate the demands of transitioning during a race.
- Endurance and Strength Balance: Given the total running time was slower than average, focusing on improving running endurance through long, slow runs and interval training is crucial. However, maintaining a balance with strength training is essential to not lose the hybrid advantage. Combining strength and endurance workouts in the same session can help adapt the body to HYROX's unique demands.
- Specific Exercise Focus: On days focusing on strength, Matt should target improving his weakest segments by incorporating the suggested exercises and drills. This targeted approach will ensure gradual improvement in these areas without neglecting overall fitness.
By addressing these areas of improvement with specific training strategies and being strategic about race-day pacing and transitions, Matt Harris can significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX events.
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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