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.
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
Run, Baby, Run!
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Station Showdown
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of Smithson Ian's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Smithson Ian hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Expected Finish Time
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station.
Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
Spread of Splits Time
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare Smithson Ian’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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 Smithson Ian'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
08:02.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Ian Smithson displayed a commendable performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX race. He placed in the top 61% of his age group and secured an overall rank of 711 out of 1203 participants. His total running time of 00:36:49 was 05:11 faster than the average for his finish time, indicating a strong running profile. Ian started the race with an impressive pace, finishing the first running segment 01:32 faster than the average time. This trend continued for most of the running segments, showing consistent speed and endurance throughout the race. Despite the strength challenges, Ian managed to keep his roxzone time 00:59 faster than average, indicating effective transitions and overall fitness.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: This segment proved most challenging for Ian, taking 04:32 longer than the average time. To improve, Ian should incorporate more functional and strength training exercises into his routine. Wall Ball Shots and Thrusters can help in building strength and stamina. Additionally, focusing on form and technique can ensure efficient movement and energy conservation.
Sandbag Lunges: Ian was 01:10 slower than the average in this segment. Building lower body strength and stability can enhance performance in this area. Incorporating exercises like weighted lunges, squats, and step-ups can increase leg power and endurance. Practicing lunges with a sandbag can also help Ian get used to the weight and improve his technique.
Burpees Broad Jump: Ian was slower by 00:24 in this segment. To improve, he can include plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and broad jumps, into his workout routine. Additionally, burpee drills can improve speed and efficiency in this segment.
Ski Erg and Sled Pull: Ian was slightly slower in these segments. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the Ski Erg and strength training exercises like deadlifts and rows can enhance performance in these areas.
Race Strategies:
To improve race performance, Ian should focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. Starting too fast can lead to early exhaustion, impacting performance in later segments. Ian should also practice transitions between running and strength segments to reduce roxzone time. Finally, focusing on form and technique in strength segments can ensure efficient movement, reducing exhaustion and saving time.