Watters David
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Berlin 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.
Inconsistency detected:
Overall Time does not match the total workout and running time on result.hyrox.com. It might impact our analysis.
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 Watters David'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 Watters David'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 Watters David'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 Watters David'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
09:50.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
07:05
Potential Improvement
72.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
David Watters showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Berlin HYROX race, finishing in the top 37% overall and ranking 29th in his age group (45-49), which places him in the top 29% of his category. His overall time was 01:20:33, with a total running time of 00:46:20, indicating a balanced athlete profile with neither a distinct advantage in running nor in strength exercises. This suggests a hybrid athlete profile, capable of both running and strength but with room for improvement in optimizing both disciplines to enhance overall race performance. His pacing strategy appears well-managed, as his total running time was exactly average, showing a good balance between speed and endurance. However, the information provided suggests there might be specific segments and transitions where David could gain time with targeted improvements.
Segments to Improve:
- Roxzone Time: If David's Roxzone times were slower than average, it indicates more time was spent resting or transitioning between exercises. To improve, focus on reducing these transition times through practice and improving overall fitness. Drills like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with short recovery periods can help improve endurance and speed up recovery times. Practicing specific transitions between exercises can also reduce wasted time during these segments.
- Specific Strength Segments: Without specific splits, focusing on general strength improvement is advisable, especially in exercises that are common bottlenecks in HYROX races, such as sled push and pull, wall balls, and burpee broad jumps. Implementing a strength training program that includes deadlifts, squats, kettlebell swings, and sled training can significantly enhance performance in these areas. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps and clap push-ups will also improve explosive strength beneficial for these segments.
Race Strategies:
- Start Pace Monitoring: Given the balanced profile, it's crucial to avoid starting too fast in the initial running segments to conserve energy for strength exercises and the latter part of the race. Implementing a disciplined pacing strategy, where the first half is run slightly conservatively, can lead to better overall performance. Practicing pacing in training, using heart rate zones or perceived exertion levels, can help David find the right balance.
- Strength Training Integration: Focusing on integrating strength training with endurance running in the training plan will enhance his hybrid athlete profile. Combining strength and cardio sessions, for example, by performing strength exercises followed by a short run, can improve the body's ability to transition between these types of efforts more efficiently during races.
- Recovery Focus: Emphasizing recovery practices, including nutrition, hydration, sleep, and active recovery, will ensure that David can train effectively and improve between races. Incorporating yoga, foam rolling, and light aerobic activities on rest days can enhance recovery and flexibility, potentially reducing transition times and improving overall race performance.
By focusing on these specific areas of improvement and implementing the suggested training strategies and race tactics, David Watters can look forward to not only enhancing his performance in future HYROX races but also potentially climbing the ranks within his age group.
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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