Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Chicago Navy Pier 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 Smidansky Sam'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 Smidansky Sam'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 Smidansky Sam'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 Smidansky Sam'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
07:20.
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:
Sam Smidansky gave an impressive performance in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier HYROX competition, finishing in the top 45% of 1404 athletes. In his age group (30-34), he ranked in the top 49% out of 303 competitors, showcasing strong athleticism and endurance.
Sam's total running time was 00:55:34, which was 5:17 slower than the average time. This suggests that Sam leans more towards a strength-based profile than a running profile, as his faster-than-average times in exercises like Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, Wall Balls and Roxzone demonstrate. Nonetheless, his best running lap time was 00:06:04, indicating potential for improvement in the running segments.
An analysis of his pacing reveals that Sam started the race at a faster pace than average in the initial running segment, but gradually lost momentum in the subsequent running segments. This could be due to early fatigue or an inefficient pacing strategy.
Segments to Improve:
Running: Sam's overall running time was slower than average, with progressively slower times in each running segment. To improve, Sam should incorporate more running drills into his training routine. Intervals, hill repeats, and tempo runs could be beneficial. In addition, he should work on pacing strategies to ensure a more consistent performance throughout the race.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slower than average for Sam. To improve, he should focus on explosive power and agility training. Box jumps, plyometric pushups, and agility ladder drills could help improve speed and coordination in this exercise segment.
Roxzone: Though Sam's Roxzone time was faster than average, it was identified as a potential area for improvement. This suggests that Sam may benefit from optimizing his rest and transition times between exercise zones. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help to improve overall fitness and recovery times.
Sled Push: Despite being faster than average, Sam could still improve in this segment. Incorporating more strength training into his routine, specifically targeting his lower body and core, could enhance his performance. Exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and lunges could be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Sam should consider adopting a more conservative pacing strategy in the initial running segments to conserve energy for the latter part of the race. This could help him maintain a more consistent performance throughout the race.
During the race, Sam should focus on minimizing rest times and optimizing transitions between exercise zones to improve his overall Roxzone time. Practicing these transitions during training could be beneficial.
Lastly, Sam should ensure he is properly hydrated and fueled before and during the race to maximize his endurance and performance.