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 Gale Sam'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 Gale Sam'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 Gale Sam'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 Gale Sam'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
04:04.
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
Sam Gale demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. His overall rank of 1085 placed him in the top 26% of all participants, and he secured a position in the top 31% within his age group. Gale's total running time of 00:36:09 was 5 minutes and 1 second faster than the average, indicating a strong inclination towards running. However, his roxzone time suggests a need for improved transition times and overall fitness. Overall, Gale maintained a fast pace throughout the race, but there were a few areas where he started off slower than average, notably in the first running segment.
Segments to Improve
Gale's performance in the following segments fell below the 25th percentile and require improvement:
Roxzone: Gale's time in the Roxzone was slower than average, indicating a need for faster transitions and improved overall fitness. To improve this segment, Gale should focus on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) which can help improve cardiovascular fitness and speed up recovery times. Practicing transitions between exercises can also help reduce roxzone time.
Burpees Broad Jump: Gale's performance in this segment was slower than average. To improve, Gale should incorporate more plyometric exercises into his training routine to increase power and speed. Practices like box jumps, jump squats, and jump lunges can help improve performance in this area.
Wall Balls: Gale's time in the Wall Balls segment was slower than average. To improve, Gale should focus on strengthening his lower body and core. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and planks can help improve performance in this area.
Sandbag Lunges: Gale's performance in this segment was slower than average. To improve, he should incorporate weighted lunges into his training routine to increase strength and endurance.
Sled Pull: Gale's time in this segment was slower than average. To improve, he should focus on strengthening his upper body and core. Exercises such as rowing, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings can help improve performance in this area.
Race Strategies
In future races, Gale should focus on maintaining a steady pace from the start, rather than starting off slower in the initial running segment. This can help conserve energy for the later segments of the race. Additionally, Gale should prioritize swift transitions between exercises to reduce roxzone time. Lastly, since Gale's running time is faster than average, he should continue to capitalize on this strength while also focusing on improving his performance in strength-based exercises.