Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Mexico City 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
155 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 155 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 155 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Zonana Aaron'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 Zonana Aaron'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 155 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 Zonana Aaron'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 Zonana Aaron'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
12:43.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 155 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Aaron Zonana's performance in the 2024 Mexico City HYROX race places him in a competitive position within his age group and overall ranking, highlighting his strengths and areas for improvement. His total running time was 01:03:27, which is notably 01:20 faster than average, indicating a strong runner profile. However, his overall time of 02:09:59 suggests there is room for improvement in non-running segments to elevate his rank further. The pacing analysis indicates Aaron started the race robustly but encountered challenges in maintaining consistency across strength-based obstacles, particularly in the sled push and pull segments. This variance suggests a hybrid athlete with a leaning towards running, who would benefit from a more balanced training approach focusing on strength endurance.
Segments to Improve:
Sled Push & Sled Pull: These segments were significantly slower than average, indicating a need to enhance lower body strength and power. Incorporating exercises such as heavy sled drags, weighted squats, and leg presses can build the necessary muscle endurance. Practicing the actual movements with incrementally increasing weights and focusing on maintaining a low, powerful stance during the push and pull can also improve technique and efficiency.
Roxzone: The slower Roxzone times suggest a need for faster transitions and improved overall fitness. Implementing circuit training that mimics the race's structure, combining strength exercises with short, intense running intervals, can help improve transition times and cardiovascular recovery.
Farmers Carry: To improve grip strength and endurance, targeted exercises such as dead hangs, wrist curls, and farmer’s walk with gradually increasing distances can be beneficial. Additionally, incorporating core strengthening exercises will improve stability during the carry.
Running Post Strength Segments: The significant slowdown in the final running segments after strength exercises suggests compromised running efficiency post-strength tasks. Interval training that combines strength exercises with immediate transition to running can help adapt the body to maintain running form and pace after muscular fatigue.
Race Strategies:
Even Pacing: Start the race with a sustainable pace, conserving energy for strength segments. Utilize a running watch with pacing alerts to avoid starting too fast and risking premature fatigue.
Strength Segment Preparation: Before approaching strength obstacles, take short, active recovery moments to lower heart rate and mentally prepare for the task. This includes deep breathing and visualizing the technique required for the upcoming obstacle.
Transition Efficiency: Practice swift transitions between running and obstacle segments during training. This includes setting up mock transition zones in training environments to minimize time spent in the Roxzone.
Hydration and Nutrition: Implement a race-specific hydration and nutrition strategy that supports sustained energy levels throughout the race. This includes practicing nutrition timing during long training sessions to understand what works best for Aaron's body.
Mental Resilience: Mental toughness can be as crucial as physical preparedness. Incorporating visualization techniques, where Aaron imagines overcoming the hardest parts of the race successfully, can bolster mental resilience and performance on race day.
By addressing these specific areas and implementing the suggested training techniques and race strategies, Aaron Zonana can expect to see substantial improvements in his overall performance and efficiency in future HYROX races.