Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Cape Town 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 Cros Mathieu'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 Cros Mathieu'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 Cros Mathieu'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 Cros Mathieu'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
10:01.
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
Mathieu Cros delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Cape Town Hyrox race, securing an impressive overall rank of 51 out of 394 athletes, placing him in the top 12% overall. Within his age group (30-34), he ranked 15th, equating to the top 15%. His total time was 01:17:43, with a notably fast total running time of 00:30:53, which is 08:37 faster than the average, indicating a strong runner profile.
Mathieu excelled in running, consistently outperforming the average in all running segments, with his best lap time being 00:03:39. However, his performance in strength-oriented segments such as the Wall Balls, Sled Pull, and Burpees Broad Jump was comparatively weaker, suggesting a need for enhanced strength training. The pacing analysis indicates that Mathieu started strong, maintaining fast running times throughout, which aligns with his running proficiency.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls (03:18 slower than average): This was the most challenging segment for Mathieu. To improve, focus on building muscular endurance and technique. Incorporate exercises such as thrusters, overhead squats, and wall ball drills. Practice maintaining a consistent rhythm with a focus on form, ensuring proper squat depth and explosive power on the throw.
Burpees Broad Jump (01:53 slower than average): Enhance explosive power and cardiovascular endurance. Include plyometric exercises like box jumps, burpee variations, and agility drills. Emphasize core stability and leg strength to improve jump distance and efficiency.
Sled Pull (01:58 slower than average): Develop upper body and grip strength through exercises such as heavy rope pulls, sled drags, and deadlifts. Practice sled pulls under fatigue to simulate race conditions and improve transition from running to strength tasks.
Roxzone (01:06 slower than average): Enhance overall fitness and transition speed. Practice quick transitions between exercises, focusing on minimizing rest times. Circuit training can help simulate race conditions, boosting both aerobic capacity and transition efficiency.
Sandbag Lunges (00:51 slower than average): Focus on leg strength and balance. Incorporate weighted lunges, single-leg squats, and core stability exercises. Train with varied weights and distances to build endurance and strength for this segment.
Race Strategies
Optimize Transitions: Work on seamless transitions between running and strength segments to reduce Roxzone time. Practice moving quickly and efficiently from one exercise to the next in training sessions.
Pacing Strategy: Maintain the strong running pace but ensure energy conservation for strength segments. Consider slightly moderating the initial run pace to conserve energy for later stages.
Focus on Strength Development: Given your strong runner profile, prioritize strength training in your routine to balance your performance. A hybrid approach will help in maintaining energy levels for both running and strength tasks.
Simulate Race Conditions: Regularly train in conditions that mimic race day, including practicing compromised running where you run immediately after performing a high-intensity strength exercise.
By addressing these key areas, Mathieu can transform his well-established running strength into a balanced performance across all segments, leading to improved overall race outcomes.