Barbour Aaron
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 Barbour Aaron'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 Barbour Aaron'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 Barbour Aaron'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 Barbour Aaron'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
04:49.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:09
Potential Improvement
44.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance
Firstly, congratulations Aaron Barbour on an impressive performance at the 2024 Manchester HYROX event. Based on your overall time and ranking, it is evident that you possess a strong running profile, exemplified by your total running time being faster than average. Your initial burst of speed in the first running segment placed you in a beneficial position from the beginning of the race, and you maintained a fairly consistent pace throughout the remaining running segments. However, there is room for improvement in your strength training, particularly in exercises such as Sled Pulls and Wall Balls, which were slower than average.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls:
- Your performance in the Wall Balls segment was significantly slower than average. This indicates a potential lack of lower body and core strength. A good way to improve this is by incorporating additional squat and core training into your routine, such as weighted goblet squats and planks.
- Additionally, focus on your Wall Ball technique. Make sure to use your legs and hips to generate power, while keeping your core engaged and your chest up throughout the movement.
Sled Pull:
- Your time in the Sled Pull segment was also slower than average. This could be due to a lack of upper body and core strength. Training exercises, such as deadlifts, rows, and farmer's walks, can help to improve your performance in this segment.
- For Sled Pull technique, ensure you are maintaining a strong posture, with your back straight and your core engaged. Also, using a hand-over-hand pulling motion can help to distribute the workload across both arms.
Roxzone:
- The Roxzone segment was slower than average, indicating potentially longer transition times and rest periods. Improving your overall fitness will help to reduce these times. Incorporate more high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into your routine to improve your cardiovascular endurance and recovery times.
Race Strategies
Considering your strong running performance, one strategy would be to maintain your pace in the running segments, while focusing on improving your transition times and strength segments. This could involve practicing specific race transitions and improving your strength training to minimise fatigue during these segments. It would also be beneficial to start the race at a moderate pace to conserve energy for the latter part of the race, particularly for strength-intensive segments such as the Wall Balls and Sled Pull.
Additionally, consider incorporating more active recovery techniques during the race, such as deep breathing exercises, to help reduce fatigue and improve performance in the Roxzone segment. Lastly, maintaining a balanced nutrition and hydration strategy will also be key to sustaining energy levels throughout the race.
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