Essig Michael Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2019 Karlsruhe 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 306 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

GER Flag Essig Michael Men 40-44 #132015 02:04:11 31st in AG | Top 96.9% 271st | Top 95.8%
-04:24
55:26
Run Total
-00:32
06:56
Avg. Lap
-01:13
04:36
Best Lap
+07:21
01:00:14
Workout Total
+00:55
07:31
Avg. Workout
-02:57
08:35
Roxzone

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

Run, Baby, Run!

We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!

Based on 306 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Station Showdown

We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.

Based on 306 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Fast, slow, or steady?

Here’s the full breakdown of the race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where you hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.

Based on 306 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Expected Finish Time

With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station. Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.

Spread of Splits Time

This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack. Compare performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.

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 his 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 14:32. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

05:42 Potential Improvement 39.2% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Focus During Training
Wall Balls 05:42 (From 15:46 to 10:04) 39.2%
Sandbag Lunges 05:02 (From 12:38 to 07:36) 34.6%
BBJ 03:48 (From 12:04 to 08:16) 26.1%
Ski Erg 00:00 (From 04:42 to 04:42) 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 (From 02:43 to 02:43) 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 (From 05:14 to 05:14) 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 (From 05:13 to 05:13) 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 (From 01:54 to 01:54) 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 (From 55:26 to 55:26) 0.0%

Splits Time

Essig Michael Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:36 00:00 05:53 -01:17 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:42 04:36 04:57 -00:15 05:53 -01:17
Running 2 05:36 09:18 06:27 -00:51 10:50 -01:32
Sled Push 02:43 14:54 04:16 -01:33 17:17 -02:23
Running 3 06:23 17:37 07:25 -01:02 21:33 -03:56
Sled Pull 05:14 24:00 07:11 -01:57 28:58 -04:58
Running 4 06:27 29:14 07:24 -00:57 36:09 -06:55
Burpees Broad Jump 12:04 35:41 08:48 +03:16 43:33 -07:52
Running 5 07:21 47:45 07:51 -00:30 52:21 -04:36
Rowing 05:13 55:06 05:36 -00:23 01:00:12 -05:06
Running 6 06:18 01:00:19 07:27 -01:09 01:05:48 -05:29
Farmers Carry 01:54 01:06:37 02:58 -01:04 01:13:15 -06:38
Running 7 06:48 01:08:31 07:28 -00:40 01:16:13 -07:42
Sandbag Lunges 12:38 01:15:19 08:22 +04:16 01:23:41 -08:22
Running 8 12:01 01:27:57 09:51 +02:10 01:32:03 -04:06
Wall Balls 15:46 01:39:58 10:45 +05:01 01:41:54 -01:56
Roxzone 08:35 02:04:11 11:32 -02:57 02:04:11
Based on 306 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance


- Michael Essig had a respectable performance in the 2019 Karlsruhe HYROX race, finishing with an overall rank of 271 out of 427 athletes in the Top 63% category.
- In his age group (40-44), he ranked 31 out of 49 athletes, also in the Top 63% category.
- His overall time was 02:04:11, with a total running time of 00:55:26, which was 02:26 faster than the average.
- His best running lap was 00:04:36.

Segments to Improve


1. Wall Balls:
Michael struggled with the Wall Balls segment, finishing 05:07 slower than the average time. To improve in this area, he should focus on increasing upper body strength and improving his technique for wall balls.
- Specific exercises to enhance upper body strength include push-ups, shoulder presses, and dumbbell bench presses.
- Michael should also practice wall balls with proper form, focusing on generating power from his legs and using his arms efficiently to throw the ball to the target.

2. Sandbag Lunges:
Michael performed the Sandbag Lunges segment 04:07 slower than the average time. To improve in this area, he should work on his lower body strength and endurance.
- Exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts can help him build strength in his legs and glutes.
- Incorporating walking lunges with a sandbag or dumbbells can specifically target the muscles used in the Sandbag Lunges segment.

3. Burpees Broad Jump:
Michael's time for the Burpees Broad Jump segment was 03:32 slower than the average. To improve in this area, he should focus on improving his cardiovascular endurance and explosive power.
- High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, such as sprint intervals or circuit training, can help improve cardiovascular fitness.
- Plyometric exercises like box jumps and squat jumps can help develop explosive power for the broad jump portion of the segment.

4. Running 8:
Michael's time for Running 8 was 02:20 slower than the average. To improve his running performance overall, he should focus on both cardiovascular endurance and running technique.
- Incorporating regular running workouts, including long runs, interval training, and tempo runs, can help improve cardiovascular endurance.
- Michael should also work on his running form, focusing on maintaining an efficient stride, proper foot placement, and engaging his core for stability.

Strategies


- Pacing: Based on the splits analysis, Michael showed good pacing throughout the race, with most of his segments being faster than the average time. However, he should be cautious not to start too fast and risk burning out later in the race.
- Hybrid Profile: Michael's performance indicates that he has a hybrid profile, with a good balance between running and strength. To continue improving, he should maintain a well-rounded training program that includes both cardiovascular endurance workouts and strength training exercises.
- Transition Time: Michael's roxzone time was 02:39 faster than the average, indicating efficient transitions between exercise zones. To further improve this segment, he should focus on overall fitness and specifically work on reducing his transition time during training sessions.

By focusing on these areas of improvement and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, Michael Essig can enhance his performance in future HYROX races.

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