Dixon Ben
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Glasgow 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 Dixon Ben'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 Dixon Ben'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 Dixon Ben'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 Dixon Ben'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
03:41.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:00
Potential Improvement
27.1%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Ben Dixon's performance in the 2024 Glasgow HYROX race places him solidly in the top 61% of all athletes and in the top 63% of his age group. This indicates a commendable effort across the board. His total running time was notably 01:06 faster than average, suggesting a strong runner profile. However, despite this strength in running, there are areas within the strength exercises where Ben lost significant time compared to the average, most notably in the Wall Balls, Sandbag Lunges, and Sled Push segments. It appears Ben started the race slightly off pace during the first run but managed to find his stride in subsequent running segments. His quicker than average Roxzone time suggests efficient transitions between exercises, but there is still room for improvement in overall fitness to enhance this aspect further.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: Ben's performance in this segment was notably slower than average. To improve, Ben should focus on enhancing his explosive power and squat endurance. Exercises like thrusters, squat jumps, and medicine ball throws can be beneficial. Additionally, practicing the wall ball exercise with varied weights can help adapt his body to the demands of this segment.
- Sandbag Lunges: This segment also revealed a significant opportunity for improvement. Incorporating weighted lunges, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats into his routine will build leg strength and endurance specific to this challenge. Emphasis on form during these exercises will ensure efficiency and reduce the risk of injury.
- Sled Push: Ben's time in this segment suggests a need to boost his power output. Training should include heavy sled pushes and pulls, sprint intervals, and leg press exercises to build the necessary strength and explosiveness. Practicing with varying sled weights and distances can also help improve his performance in this area.
- Burpees Broad Jump: To improve in this demanding segment, Ben should focus on plyometric exercises to increase his explosive strength and cardiovascular endurance. Box jumps, burpees (with an emphasis on the jump), and broad jumps will be particularly effective.
Race Strategies:
- Start Pace Adjustment: Given Ben's slightly slower start in the initial running segment, a more conservative start might conserve energy for maintaining a stronger pace in later stages of the race. It's crucial to find a balance that allows for a strong finish without overextending early on.
- Strength Training Integration: Considering Ben's stronger running profile, integrating more strength-focused training into his routine will help balance his performance. This includes not only targeted exercises for the identified weak segments but also incorporating strength work post-run to simulate race conditions.
- Transition Efficiency: While Ben's Roxzone time is better than average, focusing on minimizing any wasted time during transitions can shave crucial seconds off his overall time. Practicing quick switches between running and exercises in training will help improve this aspect.
- Recovery and Pacing: Implementing strategies for active recovery and pacing during the race, such as controlled breathing techniques and strategic short walking breaks, can help maintain endurance and power throughout the event.
By focusing on these areas of improvement and employing the suggested race strategies, Ben Dixon has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX events. Tailoring his training to address specific weaknesses while capitalizing on his running strength will be key to achieving a more balanced and competitive profile.
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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