Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Hamburg 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
1000 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 1000 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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Welzel Knut'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 Welzel Knut'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 1000 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 Welzel Knut'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 Welzel Knut'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
05:45.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Knut Welzel showcased notable performance in the 2024 Hamburg HYROX race. Standing as one of the top 40% athletes overall and ranking 4th in the 60-64 age group, Welzel demonstrated a strong competitive edge. His total running time of 00:37:05 indicates a faster pace than average by 04:07, marking him as a more runner profile athlete.
When observing the splits from running 1 to running 4, it is evident that Welzel's pacing was largely consistent and faster than the average. His ability to maintain a quick pace, even after high-intensity exercises like the Sled Push and Pull, signifies his commendable endurance and running efficiency.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment proved to be a major hurdle, with Welzel finishing 01:32 slower than average. To improve in this area, Welzel can incorporate plyometric exercises such as box jumps and squat jumps in his training routine. Practicing these exercises will help increase explosive power and agility which are crucial for Burpees Broad Jump.
Sandbag Lunges: Welzel was 01:12 slower than average in this segment. To enhance his performance, he should concentrate on strengthening his leg muscles. Incorporating exercises like weighted lunges, squats, and step-ups can be beneficial.
Roxzone: Welzel was 00:28 slower than average in this segment. The speed in Roxzone can be improved by increasing overall fitness and transition time between exercises. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts can be effective in improving cardiovascular fitness and transition speed.
Wall Balls, Sled Pull, Rowing, and Ski Erg: These segments also pose room for improvement. For Wall Balls, Welzel can practice the kettlebell swing to improve his form and power. For the Sled Pull, doing more strength training focusing on the back and shoulder muscles can help. In the case of Rowing and Ski Erg, incorporating more cardio-based exercises and working on the technique will help improve the time.
Race Strategies:
Understanding the race structure and planning the energy expenditure accordingly is crucial. Welzel should aim to maintain a consistent speed in the running segments to conserve energy for strength-based exercises. He should also focus on quick transitions between exercises to save time.
As his running performance is already strong, he could potentially use this to his advantage by pushing harder in the running segments where others might slow down, thus gaining more time for the strength-based exercises.
Finally, incorporating a comprehensive warm-up routine before the race, and a cool-down routine post-race can help prevent injuries and aid faster recovery.
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men