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 Guy Richard'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 Guy Richard'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 Guy Richard'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 Guy Richard'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
04:33.
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
Richard Guy demonstrated a strong performance in the 2024 Melbourne HYROX race, finishing in the top 21% of all athletes and the top 24% in his age group. His overall time was 01:21:01, with a notably faster total running time than the average by 02:32. This indicates a strong running profile, suggesting that Richard excels in cardiovascular endurance and running efficiency. His running segments between Running 1 and Running 4 show that he started the race at a fast pace, maintaining a significant lead over the average times. However, the slower performance in strength-focused exercises suggests an opportunity to balance his running prowess with improved strength and functional fitness.
Segments to Improve
Sandbag Lunges: Richard was 01:21 slower than average, ranking in the 97th percentile. To improve this segment, focus on building lower body strength and endurance through exercises such as squats, lunges, and step-ups. Adding weighted sandbag lunges to his routine can enhance muscle memory and efficiency in this specific movement.
Sled Pull: With a deficit of 00:59 slower than average, Richard ranks in the 88th percentile. Strengthening the core, back, and grip is crucial. Incorporate exercises like deadlifts, bent-over rows, and farmer's walks. Practicing the sled pull itself in training can also improve technique and speed.
Roxzone: Richard was 00:22 slower than average, indicating room for improvement in transitions. Focus on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to boost overall fitness and practice quick transitions between exercises to minimize downtime.
Burpees Broad Jump: Richard was 00:14 slower than average, placing him in the 65th percentile. Improving explosive power and agility through plyometric exercises such as box jumps and burpees can enhance performance.
Farmers Carry: With a time 00:36 slower than average, ranking in the 92nd percentile, grip strength, and core stability should be focal points. Implementing farmer's carries with progressively heavier weights and core exercises like planks can build necessary strength.
Race Strategies
Optimized Pacing: Avoid starting too fast to conserve energy for strength-based segments. Aim for a more balanced pace throughout the race to prevent fatigue in later stages.
Transition Efficiency: Practice transitions between exercises during training to reduce Roxzone time. This includes setting up equipment strategically and rehearsing quick changes between movements.
Nutritional Strategy: Implement a nutrition plan tailored to maintain energy levels, emphasizing carbohydrate intake before and during the race to fuel both running and strength segments.
Compromised Running: Simulate compromised running scenarios by incorporating running drills immediately following strength workouts. This will help improve running efficiency when fatigued.