Overall Performance
Kelly Black had a strong performance in the 2023 Manchester Hyrox race, finishing with an overall rank of 75 out of 928 athletes, placing her in the top 8% of participants. In her age group (40-44), she ranked 22 out of 195 athletes, placing her in the top 11%. Her overall time was 01:24:25, with a total running time of 00:41:38, which was 00:40 faster than the average time.
Kelly's best running lap was 00:04:47, indicating that she had a strong burst of speed during that section of the race. However, her performance in the Burpees Broad Jump segment was 04:41 slower than the average time, indicating an area of weakness. Additionally, her performance in the Running 1, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls segments also showed room for improvement.
Segments to Improve
1. Burpees Broad Jump: Kelly's performance in this segment was significantly slower than the average time. To improve her performance, she should focus on increasing her strength and power. Incorporating exercises such as explosive burpees, box jumps, and broad jumps into her training routine will help improve her explosiveness and speed in this segment. Additionally, practicing efficient form during the burpee movement will help optimize her performance.
2. Running 1: Kelly's performance in this running segment was 01:24 slower than the average time. To improve her running performance, Kelly should focus on increasing her endurance and speed. Incorporating interval training, such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions and tempo runs, will help improve her running speed and endurance. Additionally, incorporating strength training exercises that target the muscles used in running, such as squats, lunges, and calf raises, will also help improve her running performance.
3. Sandbag Lunges: Kelly's performance in this segment was 00:38 slower than the average time. To improve her performance, she should focus on increasing her leg and core strength. Incorporating exercises such as weighted lunges, squats, deadlifts, and core exercises like planks and Russian twists will help improve her strength and stability during the sandbag lunges. Additionally, practicing proper form and technique during the lunges, ensuring the knee is properly aligned and the movement is controlled, will help optimize her performance.
4. Wall Balls: Kelly's performance in this segment was 00:24 slower than the average time. To improve her performance, she should focus on increasing her upper body and core strength. Incorporating exercises such as wall balls, medicine ball slams, push-ups, and overhead presses will help improve her upper body strength and power. Additionally, practicing proper form during the wall balls, ensuring the ball is thrown with proper technique and accuracy, will help optimize her performance.
Strategies
- Pacing: Kelly's pacing throughout the race was generally good, with her total running time being 00:40 faster than the average time. However, she should be cautious not to start too fast in the beginning, as this may lead to fatigue later on. Consistent pacing throughout the race will help maintain energy levels and optimize performance.
- Transition Time: Kelly's roxzone time was 00:03:40, which was 02:30 faster than the average time. This indicates that she was efficient in transitioning between exercise zones. To further improve her transition time, she can practice quick and smooth transitions during her training sessions. Incorporating specific drills that simulate the transitions between exercises, such as circuit training or interval training, will help improve her efficiency during the race.
- Hybrid Training: Based on Kelly's performance, she seems to have a balanced profile between running and strength. To optimize her performance, she should continue training both aspects. However, if she desires to excel in one specific area, she can tailor her training to focus more on that particular aspect. If she wants to improve her running performance, increasing her mileage and incorporating speed workouts will be beneficial. On the other hand, if she wants to improve her strength performance, incorporating more strength training exercises and focusing on increasing her strength and power will be key.
Overall, Kelly Black had a strong performance in the 2023 Manchester Hyrox race. By focusing on the identified areas of improvement and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, she can further enhance her performance in future races.