Overall Performance
André Seltmann had a respectable performance in the 2019 Leipzig HYROX race. He finished with an overall rank of 142, placing him in the top 45% of 313 athletes. In his age group (35-39), he ranked 42nd, which is in the top 61% of 68 athletes. His overall time was 01:34:56, with a total running time of 00:55:14, which was 10:32 slower than the average.
In terms of his splits, André's best running lap was 00:06:13, which is a solid time. However, his running segments, especially Running 1, Running 2, Running 5, Running 6, and Running 8, were slower than the average. His skiing erg and wall balls segments were also slower than the average.
Based on his results, it appears that André has a better strength profile than a running profile. He performed well in the sled push, sled pull, farmers carry, and sandbag lunges, where he was faster than the average. However, his running segments were slower, indicating a need for improvement in his running ability.
Segments to Improve
1. Running 1: André was 01:27 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his running speed, he should focus on interval training, incorporating both speed work and endurance runs. Sprints, hill repeats, and tempo runs can help him increase his running pace.
2. Running 5: André was 01:22 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his endurance and pacing, he should work on long-distance runs. Slowly increasing the distance of his runs and incorporating negative splits can help him improve his performance in this segment.
3. Running 6: André was 01:09 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his running speed and endurance, he should incorporate interval training and tempo runs. Fartlek runs, where he alternates between fast and slow running, can also help him improve his performance in this segment.
4. Running 2: André was 01:06 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his running speed, he should focus on sprinting drills, such as strides and sprint intervals. He should also work on his running form, ensuring that he maintains proper posture and has a strong push-off.
5. Running 8: André was 01:05 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his endurance and pacing, he should continue working on long-distance runs and incorporate interval training. He should also work on mental strategies to maintain focus and push through fatigue in this segment.
Strategies
- Pacing: André should focus on pacing himself evenly throughout the race. It is important for him to start at a comfortable pace and gradually increase his effort as the race progresses. This will help him maintain a consistent speed and avoid burning out too early.
- Transitions: Since André's roxzone time was faster than the average, it indicates that he was efficient in transitioning between exercises. He should continue to focus on maintaining a quick and smooth transition between exercises to minimize time lost.
- Mental Strength: André should work on mental strategies to stay focused and motivated during the race. This can include positive self-talk, visualization techniques, and setting small goals throughout the race to keep himself motivated and engaged.
- Strength Training: While André performed well in the strength segments, he should continue to incorporate strength training into his routine to maintain and improve his performance in these areas. This can include exercises such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, and upper body strength exercises.
- Recovery: Adequate recovery between training sessions is crucial for performance improvement. André should prioritize rest, sleep, and proper nutrition to support his training and allow for optimal recovery.
Overall, André Seltmann had a solid performance in the 2019 Leipzig HYROX race. By focusing on improving his running speed and endurance through specific training strategies and techniques, he can further enhance his performance in future races.