Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Stuttgart 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
947 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 947 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 947 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Heimbach André'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 Heimbach André'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 947 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 Heimbach André'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 Heimbach André'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
04:53.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 947 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
André Heimbach completed the 2024 Stuttgart HYROX event in a commendable time of 01:46:41, placing him in the top 58% overall and in his age group. His performance was characterized by a strong showing in strength-based exercises such as the Sled Push and Farmers Carry, where he ranked significantly above average. Conversely, his running times and transitions in the Roxzone were areas where time was lost. André's overall running time was slower than average by 01:43, indicating that while he possesses a robust strength profile, there is room for improvement in his running efficiency. His pacing strategy was relatively consistent, but a slower start in the initial running segments suggests a need for better pacing at the beginning of the race.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone: André's transitions were slower than average, indicating a need for better conditioning and more efficient movement between exercises. To improve:
Transition Drills: Practice quick transitions in training by setting up similar stations and timing transitions. Aim to reduce unnecessary movements and plan transitions beforehand.
CrossFit-Style Workouts: Incorporate CrossFit workouts to improve overall fitness and build the ability to recover quickly between intense efforts.
Running Segments: The total running time was slower than average. Given the strong strength profile, more emphasis on running is needed:
Interval Training: Implement intervals to build speed and endurance. Consider 400m repeats at a pace faster than race pace with short recovery periods.
Long Runs: Incorporate longer, steady-state runs to build aerobic capacity and running efficiency.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was notably slower, indicating a need for improved explosive power and technique:
Plyometric Training: Include box jumps, tuck jumps, and depth jumps to enhance explosive power.
Technique Drills: Focus on form and efficiency in burpees, ensuring minimal energy wastage through streamlined movements.
Race Strategies
Pacing Strategy: Start with a more aggressive but sustainable pace in the initial running segments to avoid falling behind early. Consider using the first running lap as a benchmark to set the pace for subsequent laps.
Energy Conservation: During strength segments, focus on controlled breathing and efficient movements to conserve energy for running sections.
Practice Compromised Running: Simulate race conditions by following strength exercises with running in training sessions to adapt to the fatigue transition.
Mental Preparedness: Visualize the race and rehearse strategies mentally to build confidence and reduce anxiety during transitions.