Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Malaga 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
349 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 Pro 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 349 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 349 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Walker Ben'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 Walker Ben'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 349 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 Walker Ben'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 Pro 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 Walker Ben'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
04:35.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 349 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Ben Walker's performance in the 2024 Malaga Hyrox race places him well within the top echelon of his age group and overall. His total running time was 02:15 faster than average, showcasing a pronounced strength in the running segments. This indicates a stronger runner profile, suggesting that while his running is a significant asset, there might be room for improvement in the strength-focused segments to achieve a more balanced hybrid athlete profile. Notably, his pacing strategy shows a tendency to start slower in the initial running segment but significantly improve in subsequent runs, indicating a possible deliberate pacing strategy or a need to adjust his initial race approach.
Segments to Improve:
Sled Pull: Ben's performance in the Sled Pull was notably slower than average, indicating a potential area for significant improvement. Focus on increasing lower body and core strength through exercises such as deadlifts, farmer's walks, and weighted squats. Implementing specific sled pull drills, such as varying the weight and distance, can also help adapt to the demands of this segment. Additionally, practicing quick transitions into and out of this segment can shave off crucial seconds.
Roxzone: The slower Roxzone time suggests a need for enhanced overall fitness and faster transitions. Incorporating circuit training that mimics race day transitions between exercises can improve efficiency. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can also boost overall fitness levels, helping to reduce rest times between segments.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment presents an opportunity for improvement through plyometric training. Exercises like box jumps, broad jumps, and plyometric push-ups can improve explosive power and efficiency. Focusing on form, such as optimizing the broad jump technique and ensuring effective burpee execution, will also aid performance.
Sandbag Lunges: To improve in this segment, Ben should incorporate more unilateral leg training to enhance balance, stability, and strength. Lunges with weight variations, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats will directly translate to better performance. Sandbag-specific training, focusing on grip strength and transition efficiency, can also be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Start Stronger: Given Ben's tendency to start slower in the initial running segment, a strategy to slightly increase the initial pace could be beneficial. This doesn't mean going all out from the start but finding a slightly faster yet sustainable pace to avoid playing catch-up in later segments.
Transition Efficiency: Reducing time in the Roxzone is crucial. Practicing transitions between running and exercise segments, focusing on quick and efficient movements, can save time. Setting up mock transition zones in training will help simulate race conditions.
Segment-Specific Endurance: For strength-focused segments where Ben has shown to lose time, incorporating endurance training specific to these exercises will be key. For example, longer sets of sled pulls or burpees with minimal rest can condition the body for the demands of these segments.
Recovery Focus: Implementing active recovery and strategic nutrition to improve recovery times can help maintain performance throughout the race, especially in preparation for strength segments. Considering compromised running scenarios post strength exercises in training can also prepare Ben for the unique demands of Hyrox races.
This tailored approach, focusing on both the physical and strategic aspects of Ben's performance, should provide a comprehensive path for improvements in future races.
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 Pro Men