Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Poznan 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
971 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 971 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 971 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Skeates Steve'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 Skeates Steve'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 971 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 Skeates Steve'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 Skeates Steve'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
10:01.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 971 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Steve Skeates performed impressively in the 2024 Poznan HYROX event, particularly given his age group (50-54). His overall time of 01:44:49 positioned him in the top 86% of all athletes. His strength lies in his running ability, as demonstrated by his total running time of 00:46:58 which was 04:18 faster than the average. This solid running performance is further confirmed by his best running lap of 00:05:36. However, the analysis of his splits indicates he started the race slower than the average pace but managed to maintain a steady pace and even picked up the pace towards the later stages of the race, highlighting his strong endurance.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: Steve's performance in the wall balls segment was significantly below average, with a time of 00:15:24, which is 06:50 slower than the average. This suggests he may need to improve his strength, particularly in his upper body and core. Recommended exercises include regular wall ball drills, kettlebell swings, and medicine ball slams to improve explosive strength and power. Practising the proper form of wall balls, focusing on the squat and throw, can also result in improved performance in this segment.
Farmers Carry: Another area of improvement for Steve is the Farmers Carry segment where he recorded a time of 00:05:38, 03:02 slower than average. This indicates his grip strength and overall body strength may need enhancement. Incorporating grip-strengthening exercises such as deadlifts, pull-ups, and farmer's walks in his training can help. Practising the farmer's carry with an increase in weight over time can also improve his performance in this segment.
Race Strategies
Implementing effective race strategies can also improve Steve's performance. Given Steve's strength in running, he can leverage this by maintaining a steady pace right from the start, conserving his energy for the strength-based segments like the Wall Balls and Farmers Carry. Additionally, focusing on efficient transitions between segments, especially coming off high-intensity segments can shave off valuable seconds from his overall race time. Practising these transitions during training can help in achieving this. Finally, incorporating a well-structured warm-up routine before the race and a cool-down routine post-race can ensure better muscle performance and faster recovery.