Season 23/24 2023 London (3243) HYROX (2806) Men (1846) Mercer Dave

Mercer Dave Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 London 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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 35-39 #120013 01:35:55 294th in AG | Top 77.2% 1377th | Top 74.6%
-02:06
44:53
Run Total
-00:15
05:37
Avg. Lap
-00:49
04:07
Best Lap
+02:16
43:05
Workout Total
+00:17
05:23
Avg. Workout
-00:08
08:02
Roxzone

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 Mercer Dave'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 Mercer Dave'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 Mercer Dave'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 Mercer Dave'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 04:24. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:47 Potential Improvement 63.3% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 02:47 08:50 to 06:03 63.3%
Sled Push 01:32 04:43 to 03:11 34.8%
Ski Erg 00:03 04:38 to 04:35 1.1%
Sled Pull 00:02 05:28 to 05:26 0.8%
Rowing 00:00 04:46 to 04:46 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:18 to 02:18 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 05:14 to 05:14 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 07:08 to 07:08 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 44:53 to 44:53 0.0%

Splits Time

Mercer Dave Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:07 00:00 04:58 -00:51 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:38 04:07 04:36 +00:02 04:58 -00:51
Running 2 05:04 08:45 05:23 -00:19 09:34 -00:49
Sled Push 04:43 13:49 03:14 +01:29 14:57 -01:08
Running 3 05:45 18:32 05:53 -00:08 18:11 +00:21
Sled Pull 05:28 24:17 05:36 -00:08 24:04 +00:13
Running 4 05:52 29:45 05:54 -00:02 29:40 +00:05
Burpees Broad Jump 08:50 35:37 06:19 +02:31 35:34 +00:03
Running 5 06:09 44:27 06:08 +00:01 41:53 +02:34
Rowing 04:46 50:36 05:03 -00:17 48:01 +02:35
Running 6 05:51 55:22 05:56 -00:05 53:04 +02:18
Farmers Carry 02:18 01:01:13 02:26 -00:08 59:00 +02:13
Running 7 05:55 01:03:31 05:55 +00:00 01:01:26 +02:05
Sandbag Lunges 05:14 01:09:26 05:54 -00:40 01:07:21 +02:05
Running 8 06:13 01:14:40 06:49 -00:36 01:13:15 +01:25
Wall Balls 07:08 01:20:53 07:41 -00:33 01:20:04 +00:49
Roxzone 08:02 01:35:55 08:10 -00:08 01:35:55
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Dave Mercer had a solid performance in the HYROX race in London, finishing in the top 49% of all athletes and top 51% in his age group. His overall time of 01:35:55 was respectable, and he showed particular strength in the running segments, with a total running time of 00:44:53, which was 00:45 faster than the average.

Segments to Improve


1. Burpees Broad Jump:
Dave lost a significant amount of time in this segment, being 02:51 slower than the average. To improve his performance in this area, he should focus on building strength and explosiveness in his legs and core. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and plyometric movements like box jumps can help improve power and agility. Additionally, Dave should work on his technique for the burpees and broad jumps, ensuring proper form and efficiency.

2. Sled Push:
Another segment where Dave struggled was the sled push, being 01:10 slower than the average. To enhance his performance in this area, he should focus on building lower body strength and improving his pushing technique. Exercises like squats, deadlifts, and lunges can help increase leg and hip strength, which will translate to better pushing power. Additionally, practicing proper body positioning and using efficient pushing techniques will also aid in improving performance in this segment.

Strategies


1. Pacing:
Dave's pacing throughout the race seems to be well-balanced, as he was consistently faster than the average in most running segments. However, he should be cautious not to push too hard at the beginning and risk burning out towards the end. It is important for him to find an optimal pace that allows him to maintain a steady effort throughout the race.

2. Transitions:
The roxzone, or transition time, is an area where Dave can improve by enhancing his overall fitness and minimizing the time spent between exercise zones. By improving his cardiovascular endurance and muscular stamina, he will be able to recover more quickly and efficiently between segments. Incorporating interval training and circuit workouts into his training routine can help simulate the demands of the race and improve his transition times.

3. Strength Training:
Dave should prioritize strength training exercises to improve his performance in segments that require strength, such as the sled push and burpees broad jump. By focusing on building muscle strength and power, he will be better equipped to handle the physical demands of these segments. Implementing a structured strength training program that includes compound exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings will help improve his overall strength and performance.

4. Running Endurance:
While Dave performed well in the running segments, he should continue to prioritize running in his training to further improve his running endurance. Incorporating long-distance runs, interval training, and hill workouts into his training routine will help him develop the necessary stamina and speed needed for the race.

In conclusion, Dave Mercer had a strong performance in the HYROX race in London, with notable strengths in the running segments. To improve his overall performance, he should focus on improving his performance in the burpees broad jump and sled push segments. By incorporating specific exercises and techniques, along with strategic race strategies, he can further enhance his performance in these areas. Additionally, he should continue to prioritize his overall fitness and running endurance to maintain his strengths and improve his performance 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 Men
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