Polzin Mark Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 Chicago 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 195 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

USA USA Flag Men 40-44 #175041 01:02:26 🥉 in AG | Top 20.0% 7th | Top 6.2%
-00:44
30:07
Run Total
-00:05
03:46
Avg. Lap
-00:30
02:54
Best Lap
+00:36
28:12
Workout Total
+00:04
03:31
Avg. Workout
+00:14
04:12
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 Pro Men

Run, Baby, Run!

We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!

Based on 195 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

Station Showdown

We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.

Based on 195 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

Fast, slow, or steady?

Here’s the full breakdown of Polzin Mark's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Polzin Mark hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.

Based on 195 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

Expected Finish Time

With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station. Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.

Spread of Splits Time

This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack. Compare Polzin Mark’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.

Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro 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 Polzin Mark'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 03:24. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:12 Potential Improvement 35.3% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sled Push 01:12 03:28 to 02:16 35.3%
Sandbag Lunges 00:52 04:09 to 03:17 25.5%
Wall Balls 00:34 04:51 to 04:17 16.7%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:26 03:04 to 02:38 12.7%
Rowing 00:11 04:13 to 04:02 5.4%
Ski Erg 00:09 03:56 to 03:47 4.4%
Sled Pull 00:00 03:08 to 03:08 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:23 to 01:23 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 30:07 to 30:07 0.0%

Splits Time

Polzin Mark Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 02:54 00:00 03:27 -00:33 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 03:56 02:54 03:53 +00:03 03:27 -00:33
Running 2 03:43 06:50 03:38 +00:05 07:20 -00:30
Sled Push 03:28 10:33 02:47 +00:41 10:58 -00:25
Running 3 03:55 14:01 03:53 +00:02 13:45 +00:16
Sled Pull 03:08 17:56 04:06 -00:58 17:38 +00:18
Running 4 03:48 21:04 03:54 -00:06 21:44 -00:40
Burpees Broad Jump 03:04 24:52 02:53 +00:11 25:38 -00:46
Running 5 03:58 27:56 03:57 +00:01 28:31 -00:35
Rowing 04:13 31:54 04:06 +00:07 32:28 -00:34
Running 6 03:58 36:07 03:54 +00:04 36:34 -00:27
Farmers Carry 01:23 40:05 01:38 -00:15 40:28 -00:23
Running 7 03:54 41:28 03:56 -00:02 42:06 -00:38
Sandbag Lunges 04:09 45:22 03:26 +00:43 46:02 -00:40
Running 8 04:00 49:31 04:13 -00:13 49:28 +00:03
Wall Balls 04:51 53:31 04:47 +00:04 53:41 -00:10
Roxzone 04:12 01:02:26 03:58 +00:14 01:02:26
Based on 195 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance


Mark Polzin performed exceptionally well in the 2023 Chicago Hyrox race. With an overall rank of 7, he placed in the top 4% of 167 athletes, demonstrating his skill and fitness level. In his age group (40-44), he ranked 3rd out of 20 athletes, placing in the top 15%. His overall time of 01:02:26 was impressive, and his total running time of 00:30:07 was 01:30 faster than the average.

Mark's running performance was particularly strong, with a total running time of 00:30:07, which was 01:30 faster than the average. This indicates that he has a good running profile and should continue to focus on improving his strength to maintain this advantage.

Segments to Improve


1. Sled Push:
Mark's time of 00:03:28 for the Sled Push segment was 00:55 slower than the average. To improve in this area, Mark should focus on developing his upper body and leg strength. Exercises such as weighted squats, lunges, and push-ups can help improve his pushing power. Additionally, practicing proper sled pushing technique, including maintaining a low and stable position, can enhance speed and efficiency during this segment.

2. Sandbag Lunges:
Mark's time of 00:04:09 for the Sandbag Lunges segment was 00:48 slower than the average. To improve in this area, Mark should work on strengthening his lower body, particularly his quadriceps and glutes. Exercises such as barbell lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and step-ups can help build the necessary strength. It is also important for Mark to focus on maintaining proper form during lunges, ensuring that his knees track in line with his toes and that he maintains an upright posture.

3. Wall Balls:
Mark's time of 00:04:51 for the Wall Balls segment was 00:30 slower than the average. To improve in this area, Mark should focus on developing his upper body strength and endurance. Exercises such as medicine ball squats, overhead presses, and push-ups can help build the necessary strength. Additionally, practicing wall ball shots with proper technique, including using the legs to generate power and maintaining a consistent rhythm, can improve performance.

Strategies


To improve overall performance in future races, Mark should consider the following strategies:

1. Pacing:
Mark should ensure that he maintains a consistent and sustainable pace throughout the race. While it is important to push oneself, starting too fast can lead to early fatigue and slower performance in later segments. By pacing himself effectively, Mark can optimize his energy levels and maintain a strong performance throughout the entire race.

2. Transitions:
Mark should aim to minimize the time spent in the roxzone, as this indicates rest or slower transitions. Improving overall fitness and practicing smooth, efficient transitions between segments can help reduce time lost in the roxzone.

3. Strength Training:
Given Mark's strong running performance, he should continue to prioritize strength training to maintain this advantage. Incorporating exercises that target both upper and lower body strength will help improve performance in strength-focused segments such as the Sled Push, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls.

4. Specific Training:
Mark should design his training sessions to simulate the demands of the race. This can include incorporating interval training, circuit training, and functional exercises that closely mimic the movements and intensity of the Hyrox race. By training specifically for the race, Mark can improve his overall performance and better prepare his body for the challenges it will face.

In conclusion, Mark Polzin showed impressive performance in the 2023 Chicago Hyrox race. While he excelled in running segments, there are areas for improvement in segments such as the Sled Push, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. By focusing on strength training, optimizing transitions, and implementing effective race strategies, Mark can further enhance his performance and achieve even better results in future races.

Race History

Explore your race history splits in detail below. The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split. This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men
Similar Athletes
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Harold Stephen 2024 London 01:02:42
Wills Beau 2022 Las Vegas 01:02:33
Blekkan Steffen 2022 Maastricht 01:02:48
Molzahn Dominic 2022 Madrid 01:02:24
Eisenlauer Fabian 2024 World Championships Nice 01:02:53
Bianchi Eugenio 2024 Milan 01:02:52

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Other Results from this athlete
2020 Chicago 01:09:29
2024 Fort Lauderdale 01:02:14
2021 Dallas 01:10:16
2022 Chicago 01:04:27
2023 Chicago - North American Open Championship 01:02:08
2023 Houston 01:05:24
2024 Chicago Navy Pier 01:01:52
2022 Chicago 01:12:24
2022 Las Vegas 01:14:57

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