Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Chicago Navy Pier 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 Simmons Ben'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 Simmons Ben'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 Simmons Ben'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 Simmons Ben'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
04:26.
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:
Ben Simmons showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier HYROX event, standing out in the top 33% of all athletes and top 40% in his age group. While his overall time was 01:31:50, his total running time was slightly slower than average by 00:34. However, he made up for this in the Roxzone segment, where he was faster than average by 00:43. A detailed analysis of his performance indicates that his strength lies in running, with his best running lap being 00:05:01. However, he tends to start very fast and slows down as the race progresses, as evident from his running splits. This is an area where he can improve his pacing strategy.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment took Ben 01:51 longer than the average time. He could benefit from incorporating more plyometric exercises into his training routine, such as box jumps, to improve power and explosiveness. Also, working on his form might help to execute the movements more efficiently.
Total Run: Ben's total running time was slower by 00:34 than the average. Interval training with focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout could be beneficial. Also, incorporating hill sprints and long-distance runs in his training can help build endurance.
Sandbag Lunges: For this segment, he was slower by 00:12 than average. Incorporating more lunges, squats, and other lower body strength training exercises can help improve his performance in this area.
Sled Pull: Ben was faster in this segment by 00:08 than average. However, there is still room for improvement. Strength and conditioning exercises focusing on his back and core muscles could help improve his sled pull time.
Roxzone: Despite being faster than average by 00:43, there is potential for further improvement. Focusing on improving overall fitness and transition time will help in this segment.
Wall Balls: Ben completed this segment 00:39 faster than average. To maintain and even improve this performance, Ben should continue to incorporate exercises that strengthen the lower body and core, as well as the shoulders.
Race Strategies:
Starting with a fast pace and slowing down towards the end seems to be a recurring theme in Ben's performance. To counter this, it is recommended that he works on his pacing strategy. Starting at a sustainable pace and gradually increasing it can lead to a better overall time. Additionally, working on his transition times between exercises can help shave off valuable seconds from his overall time. Furthermore, focusing on his form during strength exercises can lead to more efficient movements, thus saving energy and improving times.