Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Melbourne 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 Bedford David'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 Bedford David'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 Bedford David'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 Bedford David'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
05:00.
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
David Bedford delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox event, ranking 253rd overall out of 1801 athletes and 11th in his age group (45-49), placing him in the top 8% of his peers. Notably, his total running time of 00:37:48 was faster than the average by 01:34, indicating a strong running ability. Given this, David exhibits a runner profile and should focus on enhancing his strength exercises to balance his performance. His pacing strategy was generally effective, with the first few running splits progressively improving after a slower start, which suggests a well-managed energy distribution throughout the race.
Segments to Improve
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was 01:04 slower than average. To improve, David should focus on plyometric exercises such as box jumps and squat jumps to enhance explosive power. Form correction is crucial; practicing burpees with a focus on minimizing ground contact time and ensuring efficient transitions between the jump and the plank position can be beneficial.
Wall Balls: With a time 00:54 slower than average, enhancing upper body and core strength is vital. Incorporate medicine ball throws and overhead squats into the routine. Pay attention to the depth of the squat and the trajectory of the ball to optimize the motion.
Sandbag Lunges: 00:57 slower than average suggests a need for improved lower body endurance and balance. Adding weighted lunges and single-leg stability exercises like Bulgarian split squats can help. Focus on maintaining an upright posture and controlled movement during lunges.
Roxzone: Although faster than the average, further improvement can be achieved by working on transition efficiency. Practice quick transitions between different exercises and maintain a high level of cardiovascular fitness to reduce rest times.
Race Strategies
Start with Controlled Pace: Given the slower start in Running 1, ensure a balanced pace that prevents early fatigue while allowing for stronger performance in later stages.
Efficient Transitions: Minimize time in the Roxzone by practicing swift gear changes and mental preparation for each subsequent segment. This can be achieved through simulation drills in training.
Strength-Endurance Balance: Integrate mixed workouts that combine running with strength exercises, such as interval runs followed by weighted exercises, to simulate race conditions and improve compromised running scenarios.
Fuel and Hydration Strategy: Maintain optimal energy levels with a well-planned nutrition and hydration strategy tailored to race demands.
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