Porthouse Stephen
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 Porthouse Stephen'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 Porthouse Stephen'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 Porthouse Stephen'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 Porthouse Stephen'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
05:37.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:18
Potential Improvement
58.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Stephen Porthouse, competing in the HYROX event in Manchester, ranked in the top 85% overall and top 73% in his age group (50-54). His performance showed a combination of endurance and strength, with a noteworthy achievement in the roxzone where he was 01:14 faster than the average athlete. While his overall running time was slower by 02:12, his performance in the individual running segments showed improvement as the race progressed.
Stephen appears to have started slower than average in the first running segment but improved his pace in the subsequent segments, finishing faster than average in running segments 3, 4, and 5. This improvement in running segments suggests a runner's profile with a strong endurance base. However, the slower total running time indicates a need for further speed and strength training.
Segments to Improve:
- Run Total: While Stephen's individual running segments improved over the course of the race, his total running time was slower than average. To improve this, he should incorporate interval training into his routine, alternating between high-intensity running and periods of rest or lower-intensity running. This will help increase his speed and overall running time.
- Wall Balls: This was Stephen's slowest segment, with a time 01:34 slower than average. To improve in this area, he should focus on building his lower body and core strength, which are crucial for this exercise. Squats, lunges, and core exercises like planks and Russian twists can be effective here.
- Sandbag Lunges: Stephen was slower than average in this segment as well. Lunges are primarily a lower body exercise, so the same strength training recommended for the Wall Balls segment can help improve performance here. Additionally, practicing the movement with a weighted vest can help simulate the conditions of the race.
- Sled Push: Stephen's time was average in this segment. However, to gain an edge, he could incorporate more strength training, specifically targeting his legs and core. Exercises like deadlifts and weighted squats can help improve his sled push performance.
Race Strategies:
Stephen should consider implementing the following strategies for better performance in future races:
- Focus on a strong start in the initial running segment to set a competitive pace for the rest of the race.
- During the strength-based segments, like the Wall Balls and Sandbag Lunges, Stephen should aim to maintain a steady pace rather than trying to rush through them. This will help conserve energy for the subsequent running segments.
- Stephen should also practice efficient transitions between segments to reduce his overall time. This includes not only physical transitions but also mentally preparing for the switch from endurance to strength exercises and vice versa.
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