Boivin Stacey Hyrox Result

Overall Performance

Stacey Boivin had a strong performance in the 2019 New York Hyrox race, finishing with an overall rank of 67 out of 263 athletes, placing her in the top 25% overall. She also performed well in her age group, ranking 3rd out of 26 athletes, which puts her in the top 11% in her age group. Stacey's overall time was 01:37:26, with a total running time of 00:50:55, which was 02:34 slower than the average for her finish time.

Stacey's best running lap was 00:05:08, which was on par with the average time. However, her other running splits were slightly slower than average, indicating a potential area for improvement. She performed particularly well in the sled push and sled pull segments, with times that were 01:02 and 00:48 faster than average, respectively. Stacey also excelled in the sandbag lunges segment, finishing 00:31 faster than average. However, she struggled in segments such as the ski erg, rowing, burpees broad jump, and farmers carry, where she lost significant time compared to the average.

Segments to Improve

1. Ski Erg: Stacey's time in the ski erg segment was 00:31 slower than average. To improve in this area, she should focus on improving her technique and endurance on the ski erg. Incorporating specific ski erg workouts into her training routine, such as interval training and longer endurance sessions, will help her improve her speed and efficiency on this machine.

2. Rowing: Stacey's rowing time was 00:29 slower than average. To enhance her performance in this segment, she should focus on improving her rowing technique and strength. Incorporating rowing-specific drills, such as interval training, rowing with resistance bands, and focusing on proper form and technique, will help her become more efficient and faster on the rowing machine.

3. Burpees Broad Jump: Stacey's time in the burpees broad jump segment was 00:23 slower than average. To improve in this area, she should focus on developing explosive power and endurance. Incorporating exercises such as plyometric burpees, broad jump drills, and strength training exercises like squats and lunges will help improve her overall performance in this segment.

4. Running 2 and Running 4: Stacey's times in these running segments were 00:20 and 00:11 slower than average, respectively. To improve her running performance, she should focus on developing her running endurance and speed. Incorporating interval training, hill sprints, tempo runs, and longer distance runs into her training routine will help her become a stronger and faster runner.

5. Farmers Carry: Stacey's time in the farmers carry segment was 00:11 slower than average. To improve in this area, she should focus on developing her grip strength and overall strength. Incorporating exercises such as farmer's walks, deadlifts, and grip strength exercises will help her improve her performance in the farmers carry segment.

Strategies

To improve Stacey's overall performance in future races, she should consider the following strategies:

1. Pacing: Stacey's pacing throughout the race should be consistent and controlled. It is important for her to find a balance between pushing herself and maintaining a sustainable pace. This will help her avoid burnout and maintain a consistent performance throughout the race.

2. Transition Time: Stacey should work on improving her transition time between segments, particularly in the roxzone. This can be achieved by improving her overall fitness and optimizing her transition technique. Incorporating specific transition drills into her training routine, such as practicing quick equipment changes and efficient movement between exercises, will help her minimize time lost during transitions.

3. Strength vs. Running: Based on Stacey's total running time, it appears that she has a stronger profile in running compared to strength. To further enhance her performance, she should focus on developing her strength and power through targeted strength training exercises. This will help her improve her overall performance in the strength-focused segments of the race.

In summary, Stacey Boivin had a strong performance in the 2019 New York Hyrox race, with areas for improvement in segments such as the ski erg, rowing, burpees broad jump, and farmers carry. By incorporating specific training strategies and techniques, such as improving technique and endurance on the ski erg, improving rowing technique and strength, developing explosive power and endurance for the burpees broad jump, enhancing running endurance and speed, and focusing on grip strength and overall strength for the farmers carry, Stacey can enhance her performance in these specific areas and improve her overall race performance.