Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Taipei 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
508 similar athletes.
Performance Highlights
USA Men #114015 01:55:59
67th in
AG
| Top 23.1%
232nd | Top 80.0%
+16:18
01:12:20
Run Total
+02:04
09:02
Avg. Lap
-00:29
05:08
Best Lap
-11:45
37:49
Workout Total
-01:28
04:43
Avg. Workout
-04:49
05:50
Roxzone
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 508 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 508 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Smith Sean'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 Smith Sean'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 508 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 Smith Sean'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 Smith Sean'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
19:30.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 508 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Sean Smith's performance in the 2024 Taipei HYROX race places him in the top 53% of all athletes and the top 60% within his age group, showcasing a commendable effort. A standout observation is Sean's impressive capability in strength-focused exercises, where he significantly outperforms the average in segments like the Sled Pull, Burpees Broad Jump, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. This indicates a strong proficiency in strength-based challenges. However, his total running time is considerably slower than average, suggesting that endurance and pacing during running segments are areas needing significant improvement. His initial running segment was faster than average, indicating a possible oversight in pacing, leading to premature exhaustion and slower subsequent running times. Sean exhibits a more strength-oriented profile, with a need to balance this with enhanced running endurance training.
Segments to Improve:
Total Running Time: Sean’s running segments, particularly from Running 2 onwards, are much slower than the average, highlighting endurance as a key area for improvement. A targeted approach should include interval training to boost VO2 max, long slow distance runs to enhance overall running endurance, and tempo runs to improve lactate threshold. Incorporating hill repeats can also improve strength and endurance. Focusing on running form drills, such as high knees and butt kicks, can enhance efficiency and reduce the risk of injury.
Farmer's Carry: Despite Sean's overall strength, the Farmer's Carry was a weaker segment. Improving grip strength through exercises like dead hangs, wrist curls, and farmers walk with gradually increasing weights can be beneficial. Additionally, incorporating core-stabilizing exercises, such as planks and oblique twists, will help maintain posture and balance under load, improving performance in the Farmer’s Carry.
Race Strategies:
Effective Pacing: Sean should focus on pacing strategies, particularly in the initial running segments. Starting at a controlled pace, slightly slower than his comfortable race pace, and gradually increasing intensity can help conserve energy for consistent performance across all segments. Utilizing a running watch to monitor pace in real-time can aid in maintaining the correct speed.
Transition Efficiency: Sean exhibited excellent performance in the Roxzone, indicating efficient transitions between exercises. Maintaining this efficiency is crucial; practicing transitions during training can further reduce time spent between segments. Incorporating mock transitions in workout sessions, where Sean swiftly moves from one exercise to the next, can simulate race conditions and improve overall fluidity and time management.
Strength and Endurance Balance: Given Sean's strength proficiency, maintaining this while improving running endurance is key. Integrating strength workouts post-run can mimic race conditions, where running segments precede strength challenges. This approach ensures Sean trains under fatigue, closely simulating race scenarios and improving overall performance resilience.
By addressing these specific areas of improvement with the suggested training strategies and maintaining his strengths, Sean Smith has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX races. Balancing his evident strength capabilities with improved running endurance and strategic race pacing will be crucial for moving up in the rankings and achieving better overall race times.