Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Madrid 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
785 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 785 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 785 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Nitsch Matthias'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 Nitsch Matthias'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 785 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 Nitsch Matthias'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 Nitsch Matthias'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
03:07.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 785 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Matthias Nitsch performed commendably in the HYROX 2024 Madrid race. His overall rank was 959, placing him in the top 63% of 1509 athletes, and his rank in the age group 40-44 was 127, placing him in the top 65% of 195 athletes. Matthias’s total running time was 00:49:50 which is 03:37 faster than average, indicating a strong running profile. This was further demonstrated as his best running lap was 00:05:44. However, his roxzone time was slower than average, suggesting a need for improved fitness and transition times.
Looking at the pacing, Matthias started the race slower than average in Running 1 but steadily improved in subsequent running segments. This suggests a well-managed pacing strategy, avoiding a too fast start which can lead to premature fatigue. His overall performance profile appears to lean more towards running, given the faster total running time. However, there is room for improvement in strength-based segments given his below-average performances in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, and Wall Balls.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: Matthias's Roxzone time was 01:31 slower than average. This suggests a need for better transition times and improved overall fitness. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his routine could help improve his cardiovascular fitness and recovery times. Transition drills, practicing moving quickly and smoothly from one exercise to another, could also be beneficial.
Wall Balls: This segment was slower than average by 01:04. Wall Balls require good lower body strength, power, and coordination. To improve in this area, Matthias could focus on strength training, particularly squats and lunges, to build lower body power. Additionally, practicing the Wall Ball technique, ensuring a full squat and powerful upward thrust, will help enhance efficiency in this segment.
Burpees Broad Jump: Matthias was slower by 01:11 compared to the average. Burpees require both strength and cardiovascular fitness. Incorporating more burpees into his routine would be beneficial, as well as plyometric exercises like box jumps and jump squats to improve explosive power.
Sled Push: This segment was slower by 00:39 than the average. Matthias should consider incorporating more strength training, particularly focusing on his lower body and core. Exercises like deadlifts, squats, and hamstring curls could be beneficial. Additionally, practicing the sled push technique, ensuring a low body position and powerful leg drive, can help improve performance in this area.
Race Strategies:
Going forward, Matthias should consider the following race strategies:
Continue with the managed pacing strategy as it seems to work well for him. However, he could aim to slightly increase his pace during the initial running segment as it was slower than average.
Prioritize transitions. Reducing resting and transition times can significantly improve overall performance. Practicing quick and smooth transitions between exercises could be beneficial.
Focus on maintaining a steady pace during strength segments, rather than trying to rush. This can help conserve energy and prevent premature fatigue.
Consider incorporating a well-rounded strength and conditioning program into his training regimen to improve in strength-based segments.
Given his strong running performance, Matthias could also try to leverage this strength by pushing a little more during the running segments.
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