Torres Miguel Hyrox Result

Overall Performance:

Miguel Torres' performance in the 2024 Hyrox Madrid race was commendable overall. He finished in the top 28% of all athletes and the top 31% in his age group, a strong showing. His overall time of 01:23:05 speaks to his endurance and determination. A key highlight of his performance was his total running time, which was 03:36 faster than average. This suggests that Miguel is more of a runner, excelling in the running segments of the race.

However, his pacing strategy could use some improvement. His time in the first running segment was slower than average, indicating a potentially slow start. This could be due to initial nervousness or a deliberate pacing strategy, but it's worth considering a faster start in future races. Miguel was able to make up for this slow start in the subsequent running segments, consistently beating the average times and improving his pace. Therefore, a faster start could improve his overall race time.

Segments to Improve:

• Roxzone: Miguel's Roxzone time was 01:10 slower than average, indicating that he may have rested more or took more time to transition. To improve this, Miguel could work on his overall fitness to reduce the need for rest, as well as practice transitioning between exercises to reduce time spent in the Roxzone. Specific exercises that could help include high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, which mimic the quick transition between different exercises in a Hyrox race.
• Sandbag Lunges: This was another weak area for Miguel, with a time 01:22 slower than average. He could benefit from strength training focused on his lower body, specifically his quads and glutes. Weighted lunges and squats could help improve his performance in this segment.
• Sled Push and Sled Pull: These segments were also slower than average for Miguel. Again, strength training could help, particularly exercises targeting his core and upper body. Deadlifts and farmer's walks may be beneficial, as they mimic the movements and muscles used in sled pushing and pulling.
• Burpees Broad Jump: Although Miguel was faster than average in this segment, there's still room for improvement. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and burpees, could help increase his power and speed in this segment.

Race Strategies:

Miguel could benefit from a revised pacing strategy. Starting off a bit faster in the initial running segment could improve his overall race time. Additionally, focusing on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race rather than trying to make up time in later segments could lead to a more balanced performance.

Given Miguel's strength in running, he should capitalize on these segments to gain time. However, he should also ensure that he's conserving enough energy for the strength-based segments where he tends to be slower. A balanced training programme focusing on both running and strength exercises could help achieve this.

Finally, Miguel should work on improving his transitions to reduce time spent in the Roxzone. This could involve practicing transitions between exercises and focusing on recovery during training to reduce the need for rest during the race.