Overall Performance
Fernando Vázquez Atienza performed well in the 2021 Madrid Hyrox race, finishing with an overall rank of 100, which is in the top 34% of all 289 athletes. In his age group (30-34), he achieved a rank of 26, placing him in the top 40% of the 64 athletes. His overall time was 01:21:47, with a total running time of 00:39:47, which is 00:07 slower than the average for his finish time.
In terms of his splits, Fernando had a strong performance in the Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Burpees Broad Jump segments, where he was significantly faster than the average time. He also performed well in the Running 2, Running 3, Running 4, Running 5, Running 6, Running 7, and Farmer's Carry segments, where he was faster than the average time. However, he struggled in the Running 1, Ski Erg, Rowing, Sandbag Lunges, Wall Balls, Best Lap, and Running 8 segments, where he was slower than the average time.
Segments to Improve
1. Running 1: Fernando's time in this segment was 00:16 slower than the average time. To improve this, he should focus on increasing his speed and endurance during his running training sessions. Incorporating interval training, tempo runs, and hill sprints can help improve his running performance.
2. Ski Erg: Fernando's time in this segment was 00:12 slower than the average time. He can improve his performance on the Ski Erg by practicing proper technique and increasing his power output. Incorporating specific Ski Erg workouts into his training routine can help him improve his efficiency on this machine.
3. Rowing: Fernando's time in this segment was 00:18 slower than the average time. To improve his rowing performance, he should focus on building strength in his upper body and improving his rowing technique. Incorporating rowing-specific workouts and drills, such as rowing intervals and rowing technique drills, can help him improve his rowing speed and efficiency.
4. Sandbag Lunges: Fernando's time in this segment was 02:08 slower than the average time. To improve his performance in sandbag lunges, he should focus on strengthening his leg muscles and improving his lunging technique. Incorporating exercises such as weighted lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and step-ups into his training routine can help improve his strength and stability during sandbag lunges.
5. Wall Balls: Fernando's time in this segment was 00:43 slower than the average time. To improve his performance in wall balls, he should focus on building leg and shoulder strength, as well as improving his wall ball technique. Incorporating exercises such as squats, thrusters, and wall ball practice into his training routine can help improve his wall ball performance.
Strategies
During the race, Fernando should focus on pacing himself properly to maintain a consistent speed throughout. He should avoid starting too fast and burning out early. Instead, he should aim for a steady and sustainable pace that allows him to maintain his energy levels throughout the race.
Additionally, Fernando should pay attention to his transitions in the roxzone. By improving his overall fitness and reducing his transition time, he can gain an advantage over his competitors. Incorporating circuit training and specific transition drills into his training routine can help him improve his fitness and transition speed.
Overall, Fernando should focus on a well-rounded training approach that includes both running and strength training. By addressing the areas of improvement highlighted above and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, he can enhance his performance in future Hyrox races.