Hocking Alistair
Performance Analysis
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.
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 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 Hocking Alistair'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 Hocking Alistair'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 Hocking Alistair'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 Hocking Alistair'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
04:30.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:39
Potential Improvement
36.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Alistair Hocking delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Melbourne HYROX race, ranking in the top 41% overall and in the top 39% within his age group. The analysis reveals that Alistair has a strong affinity for strength-based exercises, as seen in his impressive rankings in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, and Sled Pull events, where he performed significantly faster than average. However, his total running time was 14 seconds slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in running endurance and speed. His pacing analysis shows a tendency to start with moderate speed, with his early running segments slightly slower than average, suggesting a conservative start. This might be a strategy to conserve energy for strength segments, but it could also be an area where time is lost unnecessarily.
Segments to Improve
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Burpees Broad Jump: Alistair was 1:06 slower than average, ranking in the 85th percentile. To improve this segment, focus on plyometric training to enhance explosive power and agility. Specific exercises include:
- Box Jumps: Perform 3 sets of 10 reps to build lower body explosiveness.
- Burpee Variations: Incorporate burpees with a lateral jump or tuck jump to simulate race conditions.
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Roxzone Transitions: Alistair's Roxzone time was 40 seconds slower than average, indicating prolonged transitions. To improve, practice quick transitions during training sessions:
- Transition Drills: Set up stations and practice moving rapidly between exercises to reduce transition time.
- Endurance Training: Improve overall fitness with interval runs and circuit training to reduce recovery time between segments.
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Wall Balls: At 22 seconds slower, focus on technique and endurance. Work on:
- Wall Ball Technique: Ensure proper form by maintaining a strong squat and accurate throw.
- High-Volume Sets: Perform 3 sets of 20-30 wall balls to build endurance.
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Sandbag Lunges: Slower by 37 seconds, indicating a need for strength endurance in the legs. Recommended exercises include:
- Weighted Lunges: Perform lunges with a sandbag or dumbbells, 3 sets of 15 reps per leg.
- Leg Strengthening: Incorporate squats and deadlifts to build overall leg strength.
Race Strategies
- Balanced Pacing: Start with a steady pace to avoid early fatigue, but aim to slightly increase speed in the initial running segments to gain time without exhausting strength reserves.
- Efficient Transitions: Minimize time in the Roxzone by practicing fast transitions in training. Visualize each transition during the race to mentally prepare for efficient movement.
- Strength-Endurance Focus: Given Alistair's strength in power-based segments, incorporate compromised running drills where running is performed immediately after strength exercises, simulating race conditions.
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