Welsch Markus
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Stuttgart 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.
Race Summary
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 Welsch Markus'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 Welsch Markus'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 Welsch Markus'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 Welsch Markus'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
03:15.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:01
Potential Improvement
62.1%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Markus Welsch delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Stuttgart Hyrox race, finishing in the top 30% overall and 31% within his age group. His overall time of 01:24:58 indicates a strong endurance capability. Despite being slower than average in total running time, Markus showcased impressive strength, excelling particularly in strength-based exercises like the Sled Push and Sled Pull, where he ranked in the top 10%. His running performance, especially in the later stages, suggests he may have started the race slightly too fast, impacting his endurance in subsequent segments. Markus appears to have a balanced profile but with a slight edge in strength-based activities.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone (00:09:19, 98th Percentile):
The Roxzone segment was significantly slower than average, indicating extended rest or transition times. To improve:
- Transition Drills: Practice quick transitions between exercises with minimal rest. Set up a circuit mimicking race conditions to decrease transition times.
- Interval Training: Incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to increase overall fitness and reduce recovery time.
- Total Running Time (00:43:30, 00:44 slower than average):
Markus's running time was below average, indicating a need for improved running endurance and speed.
- Tempo Runs: Include weekly tempo runs to build lactate threshold and sustain faster paces over longer distances.
- Long Runs with Surges: Integrate short bursts of speed within long runs to mimic race conditions and improve pace variability.
- Burpees Broad Jump (00:06:11, 87th Percentile):
This segment was a challenge, suggesting a need for better explosive strength and endurance in compromised scenarios.
- Plyometric Training: Focus on plyometric exercises like box jumps and squat jumps to boost explosive power.
- Burpee Variations: Incorporate different burpee styles to build muscular endurance and efficiency in movement.
Race Strategies
- Pacing: Start the race at a controlled pace to conserve energy for later segments, ensuring a steady performance throughout.
- Focus on Transitions: Practice efficient transitions to reduce time spent in the Roxzone. Quick hydration and mental preparedness before each segment can significantly cut down transition times.
- Strategic Rest: Utilize short, strategic rests during longer exercise segments to maintain form and prevent fatigue, rather than extended breaks in the Roxzone.
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
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