Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Milan 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
89 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 89 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 89 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Serra Piero'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 Serra Piero'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 89 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 Serra Piero'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 Serra Piero'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
18:40.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 89 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Piero Serra's performance in the 2024 Milan Hyrox race indicates a challenging race with areas for improvement, especially in running and transitions. Despite a strong start, indicated by the faster-than-average Running 1 segment, his overall running time was 4 minutes and 15 seconds slower than average, suggesting a need to focus on endurance and pacing. His strengths appear more in specific strength segments, as evidenced by significantly faster-than-average performances in segments like Sandbag Lunges and Wall Balls. This suggests a hybrid profile with a tendency towards strength, but with significant room for improvement in running endurance and pacing.
Piero started the race with a strong pace, but his performance in the mid-race running segments indicates a decline, suggesting he may have started too fast. Improving his pacing strategy could help maintain performance throughout the race.
Segments to Improve
Running Segments: Notably, Running 3 and Running 4 were significantly slower than average. Piero should focus on endurance training to maintain a consistent pace throughout the race.
Training Strategies: Include long, steady-state runs to build endurance, and interval training to improve pace. Incorporate tempo runs to enhance lactate threshold.
Exercises: Interval sprints (e.g., 400m repeats with short rest), tempo runs at race pace, and long-distance runs (8-10 km) at a conversational pace.
Sled Pull: This segment was 1:28 slower than average, indicating a need for improved technique and strength.
Training Strategies: Focus on core strength and lower body power. Practice sled pulling with varying weights to simulate race conditions.
Exercises: Sled drags/pulls, deadlifts for overall strength, and farmer's walks for grip strength.
Farmers Carry: This segment was slower than average, indicating a need for grip and core strength.
Training Strategies: Improve grip endurance and core stability. Practice with heavier weights over shorter distances and lighter weights over longer distances.
Exercises: Farmer's carries with heavy kettlebells, core stability exercises (e.g., planks), and grip strength exercises (e.g., dead hangs).
Roxzone: The transition time was slower than average, suggesting a need to improve transition efficiency.
Training Strategies: Practice quick transitions between exercises to reduce downtime. Improve overall fitness to decrease recovery time.
Exercises: Circuit training with short rest periods, focusing on rapid transitions between different exercises.
Race Strategies
Pacing: Start at a slightly conservative pace to conserve energy for the middle and later stages of the race. Aim for a negative split by running the second half of the race slightly faster than the first.
Transition Efficiency: Minimize time spent in the Roxzone by practicing smooth transitions. Focus on mental preparation to stay alert and focused during transitions.
Strength Maintenance: Continue to leverage strengths in exercises like Sandbag Lunges and Wall Balls. Utilize these segments to recover slightly while maintaining a strong performance.
Nutrition and Hydration: Ensure proper hydration and nutrition before and during the race to sustain energy levels, especially in the later stages.