Roberts Michael Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Houston 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 842 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

USA USA Flag Men 35-39 #133012 01:48:38 76th in AG | Top 82.6% 312th | Top 76.8%
+03:38
56:36
Run Total
+00:30
07:05
Avg. Lap
+00:44
06:11
Best Lap
-01:14
44:39
Workout Total
-00:10
05:34
Avg. Workout
-02:31
07:27
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 842 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 842 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Roberts Michael'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 Roberts Michael'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 842 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 Roberts Michael'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 Roberts Michael'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 07:04. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

05:25 Potential Improvement 76.7% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 05:25 56:36 to 51:11 76.7%
Sled Pull 01:10 07:33 to 06:23 16.5%
Sandbag Lunges 00:29 07:11 to 06:42 6.8%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:43 to 04:43 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 03:38 to 03:38 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 06:33 to 06:33 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 05:16 to 05:16 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:38 to 02:38 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 07:07 to 07:07 0.0%

Splits Time

Roberts Michael Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:07 00:00 05:19 -00:12 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:43 05:07 04:46 -00:03 05:19 -00:12
Running 2 06:11 09:50 05:57 +00:14 10:05 -00:15
Sled Push 03:38 16:01 03:41 -00:03 16:02 -00:01
Running 3 07:44 19:39 06:35 +01:09 19:43 -00:04
Sled Pull 07:33 27:23 06:28 +01:05 26:18 +01:05
Running 4 07:01 34:56 06:35 +00:26 32:46 +02:10
Burpees Broad Jump 06:33 41:57 07:22 -00:49 39:21 +02:36
Running 5 07:15 48:30 06:52 +00:23 46:43 +01:47
Rowing 05:16 55:45 05:17 -00:01 53:35 +02:10
Running 6 06:54 01:01:01 06:40 +00:14 58:52 +02:09
Farmers Carry 02:38 01:07:55 02:39 -00:01 01:05:32 +02:23
Running 7 06:45 01:10:33 06:39 +00:06 01:08:11 +02:22
Sandbag Lunges 07:11 01:17:18 06:52 +00:19 01:14:50 +02:28
Running 8 09:45 01:24:29 08:10 +01:35 01:21:42 +02:47
Wall Balls 07:07 01:34:14 08:48 -01:41 01:29:52 +04:22
Roxzone 07:27 01:48:38 09:58 -02:31 01:48:38
Based on 842 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Michael Roberts' performance in the 2024 Houston HYROX race places him in the top half of competitors overall and within his age group, indicating a strong foundation to build upon. His overall time of 01:48:38, when analyzed alongside segment splits and total running time, suggests a more strength-oriented profile with room for improvement in running efficiency. The fact that Michael's total running time was 03:20 slower than average indicates that while his strength exercises such as the Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls were significantly better than average, his running segments, especially towards the latter half of the race, lagged behind. This pacing analysis suggests that Michael started off the race at a good pace but struggled to maintain it, particularly in the running segments following strength exercises.

Segments to Improve:

  • Running Performance: Given the total running time was slower than average, focusing on endurance and speed work will be crucial. Interval training, such as 400 to 800-meter repeats at a pace faster than race pace, with equal rest periods, can help improve speed and aerobic capacity. Long, slow runs to increase overall mileage without overstraining should also be included to build endurance.
  • Sled Pull: Michael's sled pull was significantly slower than average. To improve, focus on strengthening the posterior chain (glutes, hamstrings, and lower back) and incorporating specific drills such as weighted sled drags and pulls with progressive overload. Practicing proper form to maximize efficiency during the pull, such as keeping a low center of gravity and driving with the legs, can also help.
  • Sandbag Lunges: To enhance performance in sandbag lunges, Michael should work on lower body strength and stability. Exercises like weighted lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and deadlifts can increase leg strength, while plyometric drills can improve power. Core strengthening exercises will also help maintain form and balance when performing lunges under fatigue.
  • Sled Push: Despite being faster than average, there's room for improvement. Training should include leg press, squats for lower body strength, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with sled pushes to simulate race conditions. Practicing the sled push with varying weights and distances can also help improve technique and endurance.
  • Farmers Carry: This segment was slightly better than average, but focusing on grip strength and core stability can yield improvements. Exercises such as dead hangs, farmer's walks with incremental weight, and core stabilization exercises (planks, suitcase carries) will be beneficial.

Race Strategies:

  • Effective Pacing: Michael should focus on pacing strategies that prevent starting too fast and allow for consistent energy expenditure throughout the race. Implementing targeted running workouts that mimic race day intensity and transitions can help with managing exertion levels across different segments.
  • Transition Efficiency: Given the faster than average Roxzone time, while it indicates good transition times, it's essential to balance speed with recovery. Practicing quick transitions in training, including swift changes between running and strength exercises, without sacrificing needed recovery, can optimize performance.
  • Strength-Running Balance: To address the discrepancy between running and strength performance, incorporating combined workouts in training, such as run intervals followed by strength exercises (or vice versa), can help improve the ability to maintain running pace post-strength exercises.
  • Nutrition and Recovery: Optimizing nutrition for recovery and endurance during training and races will be crucial. Focusing on a diet rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats, along with proper hydration, can improve energy levels and recovery times.

By focusing on these targeted improvements and maintaining a balanced approach to training, Michael can elevate his performance in future HYROX races, turning identified weaknesses into strengths and achieving a more balanced athlete profile.

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