Breton Vivien Hyrox Result

Overall Performance

Vivien Breton, competing in the HYROX age group 30-34, finished in the top 71% of 386 athletes and in the top 76% of his age group. While his overall time was 01:17:54, his total running time was slightly slower than the average by 27 seconds. This suggests Vivien is stronger in strength exercises but could benefit from improving his running performance. In terms of pacing, Vivien started the race faster than average, but his pace significantly dropped during Running 3 which was considerably slower than the average. This suggests that he may have started the race too fast and struggled to maintain this speed throughout, resulting in a slower overall running time. Therefore, pacing strategies need to be implemented to ensure a more consistent performance across all running segments.

Segments to Improve

• Run Total: As Vivien's running time was slower than average, he should incorporate more running drills in his training that focus on improving speed and endurance. Examples include interval training, tempo runs, and hill repeats. Incorporating strength training focusing on lower body muscles will also assist in improving running performance.
• Roxzone: Vivien's roxzone time was slower than average indicating he may have rested more or took more time to transition. To improve transition times, practicing transitions during training sessions could be beneficial. Also, incorporating more high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his routine could help improve his overall fitness and recovery time, allowing him to rest less during the race.
• Burpees Broad Jump: Vivien's performance in this segment was slower than average. To improve in this area, Vivien could incorporate more plyometric training into his routine to increase explosive power. Specific drills could include regular broad jumps, single leg broad jumps and box jumps. Additionally, practicing correct burpee form can also ensure more efficient and faster movements during the race.
• Sled Push: His sled push was noticeably slower than average. Incorporating more lower body strength training, specifically focusing on quads, glutes and calves could help improve performance in this segment. Weighted squats, lunges and deadlifts could be beneficial exercises to include in training.
• Sled Pull: Vivien's sled pull was faster than average, but there's still room for improvement. Strengthening the back muscles, hamstrings, and improving grip strength could help improve performance at this segment. Deadlifts, bent-over rows, and farmer's walks are examples of exercises that can help with this.

Race Strategies

For future races, Vivien should consider implementing pacing strategies to ensure a more consistent performance throughout the race. This could involve setting a steady pace at the beginning rather than starting too fast. Also, practicing transitions during training could help reduce roxzone time, allowing for a faster overall time. Finally, focusing on improving running performance while maintaining strength performance could help improve Vivien's overall ranking in future races.