Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 New York 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.
Performance Highlights
USA Men #114029 01:38:08
99th in
AG
| Top 11.1%
608th | Top 68.0%
+04:30
52:31
Run Total
+00:34
06:34
Avg. Lap
+01:00
06:02
Best Lap
-04:47
36:56
Workout Total
-00:35
04:37
Avg. Workout
+00:21
08:45
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 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 Budnik Ryan'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 Budnik Ryan'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 Budnik Ryan'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 Budnik Ryan'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
07:23.
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:
Ryan Budnik demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 New York Hyrox race, finishing in the top 40% of all athletes and top 41% in his age group. His overall time was 01:38:08, with a total running time of 00:52:31, which was 04:09 slower than average, indicating a stronger inclination towards strength exercises over running. Ryan started the race with a faster than average pace in Running 1, which may suggest an overly enthusiastic start that could have impacted his energy conservation for subsequent segments. His performance in the Sled Pull and Wall Balls was particularly strong, placing him in the top percentile ranks for these exercises, showcasing his strength capabilities. Conversely, areas such as the Total Running Time and the Roxzone suggest room for improvement in endurance and transition efficiency.
Segments to Improve:
Running (Total Running Time): Ryan's overall running time indicates a need for enhanced endurance and pacing strategy. Incorporating interval training, such as 400 to 800-meter repeats at a pace faster than his race pace, can improve his speed and stamina. Long, slow distance runs added to his routine will also build endurance. To address pacing, practicing negative splits during longer runs can help Ryan manage his energy more effectively throughout the race.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was significantly slower than average, suggesting a need for improvement in both technique and explosive power. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and squat jumps, can increase explosive strength, while practicing burpees with a focus on form and efficiency can reduce time spent on each rep. Including exercises that enhance core stability will also aid in maintaining form throughout the exercise.
Roxzone (Transition Efficiency): The slower Roxzone time indicates that Ryan could benefit from improving his overall fitness and transition speed between exercises. Circuit training that mimics the race format, moving quickly from one exercise to the next with minimal rest, can help improve this aspect. Practicing transitions during training sessions, focusing on swiftly moving to the next station, will also reduce Roxzone time.
Farmer's Carry: To improve his time in this segment, Ryan should focus on grip strength and core stability exercises. Dead hangs, farmer's walks with incrementally heavier weights, and core workouts will enhance his ability to perform better in this segment.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Ryan should focus on starting the race at a sustainable pace, avoiding going out too fast in the initial running segment. Using a heart rate monitor or a pacing watch can help maintain an even pace that aligns with his training.
Transitions: Optimizing transition times by rehearsing the movement from running to strength exercises and vice versa during training can shave valuable seconds off the Roxzone time. Mental preparation for each transition can also ensure that he's ready to switch modes efficiently.
Energy Conservation: Developing a strategy for energy conservation, such as pacing during runs and utilizing efficient techniques in strength segments, will help maintain a steady performance throughout the race. Practicing nutrition and hydration strategies that support sustained energy will also be beneficial.
Strength Training Focus: Given Ryan's stronger performance in strength-based segments, continuing to develop this area while balancing with improved endurance training will create a more well-rounded athlete profile. Tailoring workouts to include both strength and endurance components will enhance his hybrid capabilities.
By focusing on these suggested improvements and strategies, Ryan Budnik has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future Hyrox races, particularly by balancing his evident strength capabilities with improved running endurance and efficiency in transitions.