Parsons Michael
Hyrox Result
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
471 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 471 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 471 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Parsons Michael'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 Parsons Michael'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 471 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 Parsons Michael'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 Parsons Michael'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
06:18.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:38
Potential Improvement
41.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Michael Parsons, a male athlete in the 40-44 age group, participated in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event. His performance was commendable, placing him in the top 62% of the overall athletes and top 64% within his age group. His total time for the event was 01:56:21, with a total running time of 00:51:43, which was notably 04:58 faster than average, highlighting his running prowess. Notably, his best running lap came in at 00:05:48.
Looking at the pacing, it appears that Michael started off slower than average in the first running segment but gradually increased his pace, performing faster than average from the second running segment onwards. This suggests that he might have started off conservatively, before ramping up his pace as the race progressed. His overall profile indicates a strong leaning towards running, given his faster total running time.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: This was Michael's weakest segment, with a time significantly slower than average. Suggested training exercises include interval training of burpees and broad jumps separately before combining them. Additionally, plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and jumping lunges can help improve explosive power and speed.
- Sled Pull: Michael's performance in this segment was slower than average. Strength training, particularly focusing on the lower back, glutes, and hamstring muscles, can significantly improve performance. Exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and lunges can be beneficial. Specific sled pull training, starting with lighter weights and progressively overloading, can also help.
- Roxzone: Slower performance in this segment indicates the need for better transition and overall fitness. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help improve cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Transition drills, practicing moving quickly and efficiently between exercises, can also be beneficial.
- Farmers Carry: Michael's slower time suggests the need for improved grip strength and core stability. Exercises such as forearm curls and wrist roller can help improve grip strength, while planks, Russian twists, and medicine ball throws can enhance core stability.
Race Strategies:
Going forward, Michael can consider the following strategies for better race performance:
- Start Strong: Michael can work on improving his initial pace to avoid losing valuable time in the early stages of the race.
- Conservation: Given his strength in running, Michael could conserve energy during the strength segments to allow for a stronger running performance.
- Transitions: Michael should focus on quick and efficient transitions between exercises to reduce downtime.
- Post-Exercise Recovery: Effective cool-down routines post each exercise can help reduce muscle fatigue and improve performance in subsequent segments.
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