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
803 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 803 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 803 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Bensley William'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 Bensley William'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 803 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 Bensley William'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 Bensley William'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
04:51.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 803 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
William Bensley, hailing from GBR, participated in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race under the age group of 25-29. Bensley's overall performance placed him in the top 60% of all participating athletes. He ranked 393 in his age group, placing him in the top 58% of 672 athletes. His overall time was 01:49:31, with a total running time of 00:55:24, which was 01:53 slower than the average time.
William's performance indicates a strong profile in strength-based tasks, with a notable performance in the Sled Push, Sled Pull, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls segments, where he consistently finished faster than the average times. However, his running performance, especially in the later segments, fell behind the average times, indicating room for improvement in his endurance and pacing.
Segments to Improve:
Several areas have been identified where Bensley could improve his performance:
Total Running: Bensley's total running time was slower than average. This indicates a need for more focused endurance training. Incorporating interval training, such as Fartlek and tempo runs, into his routine could help improve his speed and cardiovascular fitness. Long, steady-paced runs will also be beneficial for improving endurance.
Roxzone: The Roxzone time taken was slower than average, indicating a need to improve transition times and overall fitness. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help improve overall fitness, while transition practice drills can help speed up time between exercise zones.
Burpees Broad Jump: The time taken for this segment was slower than average. To improve, Bensley should focus on plyometric training, specifically exercises that target lower body strength and explosiveness, such as box jumps and depth jumps.
Rowing: The rowing time was slower than average. Implementing rowing drills that focus on technique, such as power strokes and pause drills, can help improve efficiency and speed in this segment.
Race Strategies:
For future races, Bensley should consider the following strategies:
Pacing: Instead of starting too fast, Bensley should aim to start at a moderate pace and gradually increase his speed throughout the race. This strategy will help prevent early fatigue and result in a more consistent overall performance.
Transition Practice: Bensley should practice transitions between exercises to minimize downtime and keep his heart rate up, which will help improve his Roxzone time.
Strength vs. Endurance Balance: Given his strength in the strength-based tasks, Bensley should focus on improving his endurance without neglecting his strength training. He should aim for a balanced training program that incorporates both strength and endurance workouts.