Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Milan 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 Ritchie John'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 Ritchie John'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 Ritchie John'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 Ritchie John'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
05:03.
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
John Ritchie's performance in the 2024 Milan HYROX race highlights his strong running capabilities, particularly evident in his total running time of 46:14, which is 4:29 faster than the average. He demonstrates a clear runner profile, excelling in running segments, such as Running 8, where he ranked in the 1st percentile. However, there are notable inconsistencies in his pacing strategy, as seen in the slower initial running segments, particularly Running 1 and Running 4. His overall rank places him in the top 78% of athletes, indicating room for improvement, especially in strength-based exercises and transitions.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: John was 1:40 slower than average, indicating a potential weakness in this strength-endurance exercise. To improve:
Exercises: Incorporate high-rep wall ball sessions with varying weights to build endurance and strength.
Form Corrections: Focus on maintaining a consistent squat depth and explosive upward motion to optimize each rep.
Drills: Practice AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) circuits combining wall balls with short sprints to simulate race fatigue.
Burpees Broad Jump: He was 1:49 slower than average. To enhance performance:
Exercises: Perform plyometric drills like box jumps and burpees with lateral movements to improve explosive power.
Form Corrections: Ensure a strong core engagement during the jump phase and quick transitions between movements.
Drills: Integrate burpee intervals with running to mimic race conditions and improve transition efficiency.
Sled Pull: 1:27 slower than average indicates a need for strength development. Recommendations include:
Exercises: Include heavy sled drags and rope pulls in training to build pulling strength.
Form Corrections: Focus on maintaining a low body position and consistent pulling rhythm.
Drills: Combine sled pulls with running intervals to practice transitioning from strength to running phases.
Race Strategies
Transition Efficiency: To address the slower Roxzone time, work on minimizing transition times between exercise zones. Practice quick gear changes and streamline hydration or nutrition intake.
Balanced Pacing: Develop a more consistent pacing strategy, especially in the early running segments. Utilize tempo runs and fartlek training to better manage race pace and avoid early fatigue.
Strength-Endurance Integration: Incorporate compromised running drills where running follows or precedes strength exercises, helping to train the body for the demands of switching between running and strength zones efficiently.