Ferguson Matthew
Hyrox Result
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
341 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 Pro 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 341 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 341 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Ferguson Matthew'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 Ferguson Matthew'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 341 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 Ferguson Matthew'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 Pro 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 Ferguson Matthew'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
04:25.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:22
Potential Improvement
30.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men
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Overall Performance
Matthew Ferguson delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox race, securing an overall rank of 14th out of 194 athletes, placing him in the top 7%. In his age group (35-39), he ranked 5th, which is in the top 10% of competitors. His overall time was 01:06:31.
Analyzing his total running time of 00:32:52, it's evident that Matthew's running is slightly slower than average, indicating an opportunity for improvement in his running efficiency. With a slower total running time by 00:09 compared to the average, and his best running lap being 00:03:47, Matthew shows potential to enhance his running capabilities. Additionally, his performance indicates strong strength capabilities, as seen in the sled push where he was significantly faster than average. This suggests that Matthew has a hybrid profile with a slight edge in strength but could benefit from boosting his running prowess.
His pacing was slightly conservative, with running segments generally close to the average, suggesting he might benefit from an adjusted pace strategy, potentially starting slightly faster to capitalize on his strength-endurance blend.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone: Matthew's roxzone time was 00:29 slower than average. To improve transition times, Matthew can work on transition drills that focus on quick and efficient movements between exercises. Exercises: Shuttle runs, agility ladder drills, and transition practice between different strength exercises and running.
- Wall Balls: With a time 00:20 slower than average, Matthew can enhance his wall ball performance by improving his explosive strength and technique. Exercises: Medicine ball throws, squat to press, and plyometric exercises.
- Sandbag Lunges: This segment was 00:28 slower than average. Focus on building leg strength and endurance. Exercises: Weighted lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and sandbag step-ups.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Being 00:16 slower than average, improving power and fluidity in movement can help. Exercises: Plyometric push-ups, box jumps, and burpee variations focusing on explosive movements.
- Total Running Time: To cut down the 00:09 slower time, Matthew should incorporate speedwork and interval training into his routine. Exercises: Tempo runs, fartlek training, and hill sprints.
Race Strategies
- Pacing Strategy: Start with a slightly faster pace in the initial running segments to capitalize on his strength endurance. Monitor heart rate to ensure it remains within an optimal range to prevent burnout.
- Transition Efficiency: Practice smooth and rapid transitions between exercise zones with minimal rest to cut down roxzone times.
- Visualize Success: Implement visualization techniques before the race to enhance focus and mental readiness for each segment.
- Nutritional Strategy: Ensure adequate energy levels with proper pre-race nutrition and hydration to maintain performance throughout the race.
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 Pro Men
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