Oliver Paul
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 Oliver Paul'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 Oliver Paul'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 Oliver Paul'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 Oliver Paul'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
06:19.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:40
Potential Improvement
58.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Paul Oliver demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX event, ranking in the top 75% of all athletes and top 73% within his age group. His total running time was significantly faster than average, which indicates a strong emphasis on running in his training program. His strong performance in running segments suggests a possible runner profile, substantiated by his best running lap time of 00:05:07. Paul started the race very fast, completing the first running segment significantly faster than the average time. He was able to maintain this speed throughout the other running segments, with all running times faster than the average. However, the time spent in the roxzone was faster than average, implying that he could have benefited from a more balanced approach between strength and endurance training.
Segments to Improve
- Wall Balls: This was the most significant area of improvement, with Paul taking significantly longer than average. To improve performance in this segment, Paul could benefit from incorporating more functional strength training in his regimen, focusing on lower body power and shoulder stability. Exercises like squats, lunges, and kettlebell swings can help improve lower body strength, while shoulder press and lateral raises can enhance shoulder stability. Practicing the wall balls technique can also be beneficial.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Paul was slower than average in this segment, indicating a possible lack of explosive strength. Plyometric exercises, including box jumps and burpees, can improve this. Also, interval sprint training could enhance the explosive power required for broad jumps.
- Sled Pull and Sled Push: Despite being faster than average in these segments, there is room for improvement. Incorporating more resistance training, focusing on both the lower and upper body, can improve performance here. Specific exercises may include weighted squats, deadlifts, and farmer's walks.
- Ski Erg: Paul was slower than average in this segment. High-intensity interval training on the Ski Erg and upper body strength exercises, particularly focusing on the lats and triceps, could improve this performance.
Race Strategies
Considering his running strength, Paul could benefit from a balanced approach to the run and strength segments. Rather than starting too fast, he should maintain a steady pace throughout the run segments, conserving energy for the strength exercises. He should also focus on improving his transition times between segments, as indicated by his faster than average roxzone time. Practicing transitions between running and strength exercises during training can help achieve this. Lastly, incorporating regular functional strength training into his regimen will enhance his performance in strength-heavy segments.
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