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
638 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 638 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 638 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Gravel Joshua'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 Gravel Joshua'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 638 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 Gravel Joshua'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 Gravel Joshua'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
07:34.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 638 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Joshua Gravel delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox race, finishing in the top 58% overall and the top 50% within his age group. His overall time was 01:52:43, with a total running time of 00:56:34, which was slightly slower than the average by 01:08. This indicates a balanced athlete with a slight inclination towards strength, given that his running was a touch slower compared to other athletes. The initial running segments suggest that Joshua started strong but slowed down significantly in the mid to later running stages, indicating a potential pacing issue. His performance in strength-based exercises like the Sled Push and Wall Balls was notably faster than average, showcasing his strength capabilities.
Segments to Improve
Sandbag Lunges: Joshua's time was significantly slower than average by 02:08. To improve, he should focus on strengthening his lower body and enhancing his endurance. Suggested exercises include lunges with added weight, Bulgarian split squats, and plyometric drills to boost explosive power. Form correction to ensure proper knee alignment and posture during lunges can also help in minimizing time.
Burpees Broad Jump: With a time slower by 00:38, Joshua can benefit from burpee technique drills, focusing on efficient transitions from the floor to the jump phase. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) with burpees and box jumps can help improve his speed and power for this segment.
Sled Pull: To address the 00:32 time deficit, Joshua should incorporate exercises like deadlifts, bent-over rows, and rope pulls to build upper body and grip strength. Practicing sled pulls with progressive weight increases will also help in improving his performance in this segment.
Roxzone: Although faster than average by 00:49, optimizing transition times can further enhance his overall performance. Drills to improve focus and transition speed between exercises, alongside cardiovascular training to boost overall fitness, can be beneficial.
Race Strategies
Pacing: Joshua should aim for a more consistent pace throughout the race. Implementing a negative split strategy, where he starts at a moderate pace and gradually increases speed, might prevent early fatigue and improve mid-race running segments.
Transition Efficiency: Practicing transitions between different exercise stations in training can help reduce Roxzone time, thereby shaving valuable seconds off the overall time.
Compromised Running: Given the compromised running scenarios post-exercise, Joshua should incorporate mixed training routines where he practices running immediately after strength exercises to simulate race conditions.