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
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
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 Richardson Sam'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 Richardson Sam'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 Richardson Sam'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 Richardson Sam'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
02:41.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Our athlete, Sam Richardson, delivered an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. His overall rank was 1122 out of 4107 participants, putting him in the top 27% of all athletes. In his age group (25-29), he ranked 221 out of 672, landing him in the top 32% - a commendable achievement in this competitive category. His total running time was 00:41:16, which is 00:06 faster than the average, suggesting a more runner-oriented profile.
Despite a slow start in Running 1, where he was 00:42 slower than the average, Sam quickly gained momentum and maintained a faster pace than the average in most of the subsequent running segments. This indicates a good strategy of starting at a controlled pace and then ramping up the speed. However, his roxzone time was slower than average, which suggests a need for improvements in his transition times and overall fitness.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: Sam spent 1:22 more in the roxzone than the average, indicating that he took more time to rest or transition between exercises. To improve this, Sam could focus on enhancing his fitness level to reduce the need for rest, and also practice smoother transitions between exercises. High-intensity interval training may be beneficial here.
Sled Pull: This segment was 00:40 slower than the average, suggesting a need for improvements in pulling strength. Incorporating exercises such as cable pull-throughs, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings into his regular workout routine could help improve his performance in this segment.
Burpees Broad Jump: Sam was 00:01 slower than average in this segment. To improve his performance here, he might benefit from plyometric exercises to improve his explosive strength, such as box jumps or jump squats.
Farmers Carry: This segment was 00:07 slower than average. Training strategies for improvement could include incorporating grip strength exercises into his routine, such as dead hangs or farmers walks.
Race Strategies:
While Sam has a strong running profile, he should aim to maintain a steady pace throughout all running segments to preserve his energy for the strength exercises. Furthermore, focusing on smoother transitions between exercises will improve his roxzone time and thus his overall performance. Lastly, incorporating strength training exercises that mimic the movements in the sled pull, burpees broad jump, and farmers carry segments will likely lead to significant improvements in these areas.