Season 23/24 2023 Barcelona (996) HYROX (820) Men (594) Sousa Ricardo

Sousa Ricardo Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 Barcelona 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 957 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

POR POR Flag Men 35-39 #124032 01:45:52 98th in AG | Top 86.7% 514th | Top 86.5%
-00:20
51:05
Run Total
-00:01
06:23
Avg. Lap
+00:10
05:26
Best Lap
+00:12
45:21
Workout Total
+00:02
05:40
Avg. Workout
+00:05
09:30
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 957 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 957 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Sousa Ricardo'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 Sousa Ricardo'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 957 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 Sousa Ricardo'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 Sousa Ricardo'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 05:39. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:29 Potential Improvement 44.0% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 02:29 08:58 to 06:29 44.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:36 08:36 to 07:00 28.3%
Run Total 01:00 51:05 to 50:05 17.7%
Sled Push 00:17 03:54 to 03:37 5.0%
Rowing 00:17 05:30 to 05:13 5.0%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:06 to 04:06 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 05:43 to 05:43 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:43 to 01:43 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 06:51 to 06:51 0.0%

Splits Time

Sousa Ricardo Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:26 00:00 05:16 +00:10 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:06 05:26 04:44 -00:38 05:16 +00:10
Running 2 05:56 09:32 05:46 +00:10 10:00 -00:28
Sled Push 03:54 15:28 03:37 +00:17 15:46 -00:18
Running 3 06:27 19:22 06:26 +00:01 19:23 -00:01
Sled Pull 05:43 25:49 06:17 -00:34 25:49 +00:00
Running 4 06:22 31:32 06:25 -00:03 32:06 -00:34
Burpees Broad Jump 08:36 37:54 07:11 +01:25 38:31 -00:37
Running 5 07:10 46:30 06:42 +00:28 45:42 +00:48
Rowing 05:30 53:40 05:15 +00:15 52:24 +01:16
Running 6 06:15 59:10 06:28 -00:13 57:39 +01:31
Farmers Carry 01:43 01:05:25 02:40 -00:57 01:04:07 +01:18
Running 7 06:11 01:07:08 06:29 -00:18 01:06:47 +00:21
Sandbag Lunges 08:58 01:13:19 06:40 +02:18 01:13:16 +00:03
Running 8 07:22 01:22:17 07:46 -00:24 01:19:56 +02:21
Wall Balls 06:51 01:29:39 08:45 -01:54 01:27:42 +01:57
Roxzone 09:30 01:45:52 09:25 +00:05 01:45:52
Based on 957 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Ricardo Sousa performed well in the HYROX race in Barcelona, finishing with an overall rank of 514 out of 820 athletes, placing him in the top 62% of participants. In his age group (35-39), he ranked 98 out of 154 athletes, placing him in the top 63%. His overall time was 01:45:52, with a total running time of 00:51:05, which was 01:19 slower than the average.

Ricardo's best running lap was 00:05:26, indicating a strong performance in that segment. However, there are areas where he can improve, particularly in the Sandbag Lunges, Burpees Broad Jump, Run Total, Best Lap, Running 5, Running 1, Rowing, and Running 2 segments.

Segments to Improve


1. Sandbag Lunges:
Ricardo's time in this segment was 00:08:58, which was 02:22 slower than the average. To improve in this area, he should focus on strengthening his leg muscles, specifically targeting the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts can help improve his strength and endurance for the sandbag lunges. He should also practice proper technique and form, ensuring that he maintains a steady pace without compromising on form.

2. Burpees Broad Jump:
Ricardo took 00:08:36 to complete this segment, which was 01:51 slower than the average. To improve his performance in burpees, he should focus on increasing his upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance. Incorporating exercises such as push-ups, planks, and burpees into his training routine can help improve his overall performance in this segment. He should also work on optimizing his technique and form to ensure efficient movement and minimize time lost during transitions.

3. Run Total:
Ricardo's total running time was 00:51:05, which was 01:19 slower than the average. To improve his running performance, he should focus on both his overall fitness and his transition time. Incorporating interval training and tempo runs into his training routine can help improve his speed and endurance. Additionally, he should work on improving his transition time between segments to minimize time lost.

4. Best Lap:
Ricardo's best lap time was 00:05:26, indicating a strong running performance. To maintain this level of performance, he should continue to focus on his running training, incorporating speed work and hill training to improve his overall speed and endurance.

5. Running 5:
Ricardo took 00:07:10 to complete this segment, which was 00:26 slower than the average. To improve his performance in this segment, he should focus on increasing his overall running speed and endurance. Incorporating longer distance runs, tempo runs, and interval training can help improve his overall performance in running 5.

6. Running 1:
Ricardo's time for this segment was 00:05:26, which was 00:19 slower than the average. To improve his performance in this segment, he should focus on increasing his running speed and endurance. He can incorporate shorter, faster-paced runs and interval training to improve his overall speed.

7. Rowing:
Ricardo took 00:05:30 to complete this segment, which was 00:18 slower than the average. To improve his performance in rowing, he should focus on improving his upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance. Incorporating exercises such as rowing machine intervals, pull-ups, and bent-over rows can help improve his rowing performance.

8. Running 2:
Ricardo's time for this segment was 00:05:56, which was 00:15 slower than the average. To improve his performance in this segment, he should focus on increasing his overall running speed and endurance. He can incorporate longer distance runs, speed work, and hill training to improve his overall running performance.

Strategies


To improve performance during the race, Ricardo should consider the following strategies:
1. Pacing:
Ricardo should aim for a consistent and sustainable pace throughout the race. It is important to avoid starting too fast and burning out early. Maintaining a steady pace will help him conserve energy for the later segments.

2. Transitions:
Ricardo should work on improving his transition time between segments. Practicing quick and efficient transitions during training will help minimize time lost during the race.

3. Mental Preparation:
Ricardo should focus on mental preparation and visualization techniques to enhance his performance. Visualizing success and positive outcomes can help boost confidence and improve overall performance.

4. Nutrition and Hydration:
Proper nutrition and hydration before, during, and after the race are crucial for optimal performance. Ricardo should ensure he is adequately fueling his body with the right nutrients and staying hydrated to maintain energy levels throughout the race.

5. Pre-race Warm-up:
Ricardo should incorporate a dynamic warm-up routine before the race to activate his muscles and prepare his body for the physical demands of the race. This can help prevent injuries and improve overall performance.

By implementing these strategies and following the specific training recommendations provided, Ricardo Sousa can improve his performance in the HYROX race and achieve better results in future competitions.

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