Burgess Matthew
Hyrox Result
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
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 Burgess Matthew'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 Burgess Matthew'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 Burgess Matthew'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 Burgess Matthew'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
01:54.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
00:49
Potential Improvement
43.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Matthew Burgess' performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event placed him in the top 45% of 4107 athletes and the top 49% in his age group (25-29). His overall time was 01:33:14, with a total running time of 00:44:37, which is 01:35 faster than the average competitor. His best running lap was 00:04:25. However, his Roxzone time was 01:37 slower than average, indicating he may have rested more or took longer for transitions between exercise zones.
Based on a detailed analysis of his splits, Matthew appears to be more of a runner, showing faster times in running segments. He also demonstrated a good pace strategy, starting a bit slower in the first running segment but significantly improving in the following ones. This shows a good understanding of pacing, allowing him to conserve energy for the latter parts of the race.
Segments to Improve:
- Roxzone: Matthew's Roxzone time suggests he needs to improve his transition times and overall fitness. Specific training recommendations include high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to build endurance and improve recovery time. Practicing transitions between different exercises can also help to reduce the Roxzone time.
- Wall Balls: Matthew's performance in the Wall Balls segment was slower than average. To improve in this area, he could incorporate more functional strength exercises into his training routine, such as squats and kettlebell swings to build strength in his legs and core.
- Sled Pull: This segment was another area where Matthew was slower than average. Strength training focused on the back and legs can help improve performance here. Deadlifts, rows, and lunges are all effective exercises for this purpose.
Race Strategies:
For future races, Matthew could benefit from implementing the following strategies:
- Maintaining a steady pace from the start: While Matthew's pacing was overall good, he could aim to start a bit faster in the first running segment to gain a better position early on.
- Managing recovery during the race: Matthew could work to improve his recovery time during the race, minimizing the slow-down in the Roxzone.
- Focusing on form during strength segments: As the Sled Pull and Wall Balls were areas of weakness, maintaining good form during these exercises can help prevent fatigue and improve efficiency.
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