Season 23/24 2024 Rotterdam (2178) HYROX (1965) Men (1380) Pilkington Andy

Pilkington Andy Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Rotterdam 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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 35-39 #121021 01:20:16 53rd in AG | Top 22.6% 247th | Top 17.9%
-01:11
39:08
Run Total
-00:09
04:53
Avg. Lap
+00:02
04:24
Best Lap
+02:22
36:12
Workout Total
+00:18
04:31
Avg. Workout
-01:06
05:03
Roxzone

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 Pilkington Andy'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 Pilkington Andy'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 Pilkington Andy'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 Pilkington Andy'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 05:07. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:00 Potential Improvement 58.6% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Wall Balls 03:00 08:27 to 05:27 58.6%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:02 05:29 to 04:27 20.2%
Sandbag Lunges 00:56 05:20 to 04:24 18.2%
Ski Erg 00:04 04:20 to 04:16 1.3%
Sled Push 00:03 02:30 to 02:27 1.0%
Farmers Carry 00:02 01:55 to 01:53 0.7%
Sled Pull 00:00 03:53 to 03:53 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:18 to 04:18 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 39:08 to 39:08 0.0%

Splits Time

Pilkington Andy Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:39 00:00 04:23 +00:16 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:20 04:39 04:21 -00:01 04:23 +00:16
Running 2 04:24 08:59 04:43 -00:19 08:44 +00:15
Sled Push 02:30 13:23 02:43 -00:13 13:27 -00:04
Running 3 04:42 15:53 05:06 -00:24 16:10 -00:17
Sled Pull 03:53 20:35 04:33 -00:40 21:16 -00:41
Running 4 04:46 24:28 05:05 -00:19 25:49 -01:21
Burpees Broad Jump 05:29 29:14 04:52 +00:37 30:54 -01:40
Running 5 05:11 34:43 05:14 -00:03 35:46 -01:03
Rowing 04:18 39:54 04:40 -00:22 41:00 -01:06
Running 6 05:00 44:12 05:07 -00:07 45:40 -01:28
Farmers Carry 01:55 49:12 02:03 -00:08 50:47 -01:35
Running 7 04:54 51:07 05:05 -00:11 52:50 -01:43
Sandbag Lunges 05:20 56:01 04:42 +00:38 57:55 -01:54
Running 8 05:34 01:01:21 05:34 +00:00 01:02:37 -01:16
Wall Balls 08:27 01:06:55 05:56 +02:31 01:08:11 -01:16
Roxzone 05:03 01:20:16 06:09 -01:06 01:20:16
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Andy Pilkington showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Rotterdam HYROX, finishing in the top 12% overall and top 15% in his age group. His total running time was notably impressive, being 01:37 faster than average, which clearly indicates a strong running profile. However, his pacing at the beginning was slightly off, starting slower than the average but improving significantly in later segments. Andy demonstrates a hybrid profile with a leaning towards a runner's strengths, yet there is room for improvement in the strength-focused exercises.

Segments to Improve:

  • Wall Balls: Andy's performance in Wall Balls was significantly slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in both strength and technique. To enhance performance in this area, incorporating exercises like thrusters, squat presses, and medicine ball throws can help build the necessary muscle groups. Focusing on form, particularly the depth and explosiveness of the squat, as well as the efficiency of the ball catch and throw, will be crucial. Additionally, integrating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with these exercises can simulate the race's demand on energy systems.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was markedly below average, suggesting a need for better explosiveness and stamina. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, standing long jumps, and burpee variations (including over-the-bar burpees) would be beneficial. Emphasis should be on maintaining a steady pace without compromising form, practicing quick ground contact times, and efficient movement patterns to minimize energy expenditure and increase jump distance.
  • Sandbag Lunges: Andy's time in this segment indicates a potential lack of lower body strength and endurance. Incorporating weighted lunges, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats into his training regimen can help build strength and stability. Sandbag-specific drills that mimic the race conditions, focusing on grip strength and the transition between steps, can also improve performance. Endurance training with a focus on maintaining form under fatigue will be essential.

Race Strategies:

  • Start Strong but Steady: Given Andy's tendency to start slower than average, a strategy to slightly increase the initial pace without overexerting could position him better in the early stages of the race. However, it's crucial to balance this with his endurance capabilities to prevent early burnout.
  • Transition Efficiency: Andy's Roxzone time suggests room for improvement in transition times between exercises. Practicing quick and efficient transitions, including setup and teardown of equipment or stations, can shave valuable seconds off his overall time. This can be achieved through simulated transition drills during training sessions.
  • Focused Strength Training: Incorporating more strength-focused training, particularly on identified weak segments, will help balance Andy's running strengths. This includes tailored strength and conditioning sessions, emphasizing the muscle groups and movement patterns involved in the Wall Balls, Burpees Broad Jump, and Sandbag Lunges segments.
  • Strategic Resting and Pacing: Understanding when to push and when to conserve energy is key in a race like HYROX. Andy should focus on pacing strategies that allow him to excel in running segments while conserving enough energy for strength-focused challenges. Implementing strategic short rests or slower paces before strength segments can help maintain overall performance without significant time loss.

By addressing these areas of improvement with targeted training and strategic race planning, Andy Pilkington has the potential to significantly enhance his HYROX performance, leveraging his running strengths while bolstering his capabilities in strength-focused segments.

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
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