Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham 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
560 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 560 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 560 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Smart Paul'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 Smart Paul'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 560 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 Smart Paul'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 Smart Paul'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
04:48.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 560 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Paul Smart's performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race shows a balanced skill set with strengths in multiple areas, but also highlights areas for improvement. In general, Paul tends to perform better in strength-focused segments, with notably good performances in the Farmers Carry and Sandbag Lunges. However, his overall running time is slower than average, suggesting a need to focus on running training. His pacing appears to be inconsistent, with some running segments being faster than average and others slower. This could indicate a need for better pacing strategy during races.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: Paul's performance in the Roxzone was significantly slower than average, suggesting he may have been resting or transitioning slowly. To improve, Paul could work on his overall fitness level to reduce the need for rest, as well as practice efficient transition techniques. Interval training could help increase his fitness and stamina levels, while techniques like visualization and rehearsal could help improve transition speed.
Total Running Time: As mentioned, Paul's overall running time is slower than average. This suggests a need for more focused running training. Interval training, hill sprints, long distance runs and tempo runs could all be incorporated into training to improve speed and endurance for running segments. Additionally, form correction and running drills could be used to improve efficiency.
Sled Pull: Paul's sled pull time was slower than average. This could be improved with strength training, particularly focusing on the lower body and core. Exercises like deadlifts, squats, and lunges could be beneficial. Additionally, practicing the sled pull motion with resistance bands could help improve technique and strength for this specific movement.
Burpees Broad Jump: Paul's performance in the Burpees Broad Jump was also slower than average. Plyometric exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and broad jumps could help improve explosive strength for this segment. Additionally, practicing burpees with a focus on speed and efficiency could help improve performance in this area.
Race Strategies:
Based on Paul's performances, several strategies could be implemented to enhance his race performance. Firstly, better pacing during the race could help improve overall running time and reduce the need for rest in the Roxzone. This could involve setting a consistent, sustainable pace for running segments instead of varying speed. Secondly, focusing on efficient transitions between segments could reduce time spent in the Roxzone. This might involve rehearsing transitions and having a clear plan for each segment change. Lastly, focusing on maintaining good form during strength segments could help improve performance and efficiency, reducing fatigue and the need for rest.
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