Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Mexico City 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 Barajas Garcia Ricardo Fabian'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 Barajas Garcia Ricardo Fabian'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 Barajas Garcia Ricardo Fabian'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 Barajas Garcia Ricardo Fabian'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
03:16.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Ricardo Fabian Barajas Garcia showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Mexico City HYROX, finishing in the top 23% of 400 athletes, and ranking 24th in his age group. His overall time was impressive at 01:29:20. A key highlight of Ricardo's performance was his total running time, which was 00:43:39, making him 00:57 faster than average. This indicates that Ricardo has a strong running profile. However, his transitions in the roxzone were slightly faster than average, suggesting room for improvement in fitness and transition times. The pacing analysis from the initial running segments indicates Ricardo started the race at a strong pace but faced challenges in maintaining consistency across strength-based tasks. This hybrid profile suggests that while running is a strength, there is a need to balance it with improved strength conditioning.
Segments to Improve:
Sled Pull: Ricardo's performance in the Sled Pull was significantly slower than average, indicating a need to focus on posterior chain strength. Exercises such as deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and hip thrusts can help build this. Implementing specific sled pull training, focusing on stance, grip, and pull technique, can directly improve performance in this segment.
Farmers Carry: Another area for improvement is the Farmers Carry, where Ricardo's time was much slower than desired. Grip strength and core stability are crucial for this exercise. Incorporating farmer's walks, dead hangs, and grip strength exercises into training routines will be beneficial. Also, practicing the carry with varying weights and distances can improve endurance and technique.
Sled Push: Similar to the Sled Pull, the Sled Push requires strong leg power and endurance. Squats, lunges, and leg presses, along with direct sled push practice, focusing on low body position and explosive movements, can enhance performance.
Wall Balls, Burpees Broad Jump, and Sandbag Lunges: These segments suggest a need for improved muscular endurance and power. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) incorporating these exercises can increase stamina and strength. Plyometric exercises like box jumps and squat jumps will also help improve explosive power, which is beneficial for these segments.
Race Strategies:
Start Strong But Pace Wisely: Ricardo should continue to leverage his running strength by starting strong to gain an early advantage. However, he must be mindful to pace himself to conserve energy for strength-based obstacles, ensuring a balanced effort throughout the race.
Transitional Efficiency: Minimizing time spent in transitions (roxzone) is crucial. Practicing swift movements between exercises and running segments in training can help reduce these times. This includes setting up and finishing exercises in a way that enables quick transitions.
Strength Training Balance: Given Ricardo's stronger running profile, incorporating more strength training into his routine, focusing on the identified weak segments, will help create a more balanced athlete profile. This includes both specific exercises for those segments and overall strength conditioning.
Simulation Training: Implementing training days that simulate race conditions, including running combined with the specific exercises, will help Ricardo adjust to the physical and mental demands of the race. This can aid in improving both his strength and running performance in the context of the race.
By focusing on these targeted areas of improvement and implementing strategic training adjustments, Ricardo Fabian Barajas Garcia can expect to see significant enhancements in his race performance, potentially leading to better overall and age group rankings in future HYROX events.