Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sydney 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
994 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 994 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 994 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Ferguson Brian'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 Brian'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 994 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 Ferguson Brian'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 Ferguson Brian'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
03:24.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 994 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Brian Ferguson delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Sydney Hyrox race, securing an overall rank of 42 out of 1059 athletes, placing him in the top 3%. Within his age group (25-29), he ranked 18th out of 212, showcasing his competitiveness in his category. His overall time was 01:07:21. While his running performance was slightly slower than the average, with a total running time of 00:35:48 (01:12 slower), Brian excelled in strength-centric exercises, particularly the sled push and pull. His initial running segment was notably fast, suggesting a tendency to start strong, but his pacing slowed down in subsequent running segments. This indicates a hybrid profile with a slight inclination towards strength-based activities.
Segments to Improve
Total Running Time: While Brian's overall running was slightly below average, he showed a strong start but struggled to maintain the pace. To improve:
Training Strategy: Incorporate interval training to build endurance and speed. Focus on tempo runs and long-distance runs to improve stamina.
Exercises: Include intervals of 400m repeats at a pace faster than his average race pace, with short rest periods.
Drills: Practice negative splits during training runs to learn how to pace better over the race distance.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment was significantly slower.
Training Strategy: Focus on hip and leg strength to improve lunge performance.
Exercises: Incorporate weighted walking lunges and Bulgarian split squats into the routine.
Form Correction: Ensure proper form by maintaining an upright torso and engaging the core.
Wall Balls: Slightly slower than average, suggesting room for improvement.
Training Strategy: Focus on improving explosive power and accuracy.
Exercises: Perform plyometric exercises like box jumps and medicine ball slams.
Form Correction: Work on squatting deeper and using the legs to drive the ball upwards.
Burpees Broad Jump: Slower execution indicates fatigue or form inefficiencies.
Training Strategy: Enhance anaerobic capacity and agility.
Exercises: Incorporate burpee variations and lateral jumps into workouts.
Technique: Focus on efficient transitions between the burpee and jump phases.
Race Strategies
Pacing: Start at a steady pace rather than peaking early. Use the first few kilometers to establish a rhythm that can be maintained throughout the race.
Transitions: Maximize efficiency in the roxzone by minimizing rest time and practicing quick transitions between exercises.
Nutritional Strategy: Ensure proper hydration and energy intake before and during the race to maintain energy levels.
Mental Preparation: Visualize the race and practice mental cues to maintain focus and composure under fatigue.