Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Milan 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 Varlotta Michele'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 Varlotta Michele'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 Varlotta Michele'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 Varlotta Michele'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
10:38.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Michele Varlotta delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Milan Hyrox race, finishing in the top 70% overall and top 76% in his age group. His total running time was notably faster than average, indicating a strong runner profile. This suggests that Michele excels in endurance and speed, with running segments significantly outperforming the average. However, the initial running pace was slightly slower, potentially indicating a conservative start. His Roxzone time was impressively faster than average, showcasing efficient transitions.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: Michele was 03:10 slower than average. He should focus on increasing his upper-body strength and improving his technique. Exercises: Wall ball-specific drills, medicine ball throws, overhead squats, and plyometric push-ups to build explosive power.
Burpees Broad Jump: With a time 03:05 slower than average, this segment requires enhanced explosive power and endurance. Exercises: High-intensity interval training (HIIT), plyometric drills like box jumps and burpee variations, and core strengthening exercises.
Sled Pull: Michele was 02:48 slower than average. To improve, he should focus on building back and leg strength. Exercises: Deadlifts, rows, sled drags, and resistance band pulls.
Sandbag Lunges: This was 00:38 slower than average. Michele should work on lower body strength and stability. Exercises: Weighted lunges, step-ups, Bulgarian split squats, and core stabilization exercises.
Ski Erg: Being 00:14 slower than average suggests room for improvement in upper body endurance. Exercises: Ski erg intervals, rowing, and lat pull-downs to enhance cardiovascular fitness and upper body strength.
Race Strategies
Pacing: Start at a steady pace to conserve energy for strength segments. Given Michele's strong running performance, he should aim to maintain his speed without compromising his form in strength exercises.
Transition Efficiency: While Michele's Roxzone time is already strong, he should continue to practice transitioning between exercises quickly, focusing on maintaining a rhythmic breathing pattern to prevent fatigue.
Compromised Running: Train for running under fatigue by incorporating compromised running drills post-exercise. For instance, perform a set of wall balls followed immediately by a running segment to simulate race conditions.
Strength-Endurance Balance: Integrate hybrid workouts that combine strength and running to improve the balance between his distinct strengths and weaknesses, enhancing overall race performance.