Cates Michael Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Chicago Navy Pier 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 Flag Cates Michael Men 45-49 #94045 01:32:31 42nd in AG | Top 60.0% 496th | Top 60.9%
+01:22
47:02
Run Total
+00:11
05:53
Avg. Lap
+00:39
05:28
Best Lap
+00:15
39:24
Workout Total
+00:02
04:55
Avg. Workout
-01:34
06:09
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

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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox 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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Fast, slow, or steady?

Here’s the full breakdown of the 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 you hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox 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 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 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 his 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 04:38. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:34 Potential Improvement 55.4% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Focus During Training
Run Total 02:34 (From 47:02 to 44:28) 55.4%
BBJ 00:39 (From 06:19 to 05:40) 14.0%
Sled Push 00:31 (From 03:31 to 03:00) 11.2%
Ski Erg 00:19 (From 04:50 to 04:31) 6.8%
Sandbag Lunges 00:16 (From 05:38 to 05:22) 5.8%
Wall Balls 00:12 (From 07:01 to 06:49) 4.3%
Rowing 00:07 (From 05:01 to 04:54) 2.5%
Sled Pull 00:00 (From 04:52 to 04:52) 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 (From 02:12 to 02:12) 0.0%

Splits Time

Cates Michael Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 07:16 00:00 04:50 +02:26 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:50 07:16 04:33 +00:17 04:50 +02:26
Running 2 05:28 12:06 05:18 +00:10 09:23 +02:43
Sled Push 03:31 17:34 03:08 +00:23 14:41 +02:53
Running 3 05:59 21:05 05:46 +00:13 17:49 +03:16
Sled Pull 04:52 27:04 05:24 -00:32 23:35 +03:29
Running 4 05:47 31:56 05:45 +00:02 28:59 +02:57
Burpees Broad Jump 06:19 37:43 05:58 +00:21 34:44 +02:59
Running 5 05:44 44:02 05:56 -00:12 40:42 +03:20
Rowing 05:01 49:46 04:58 +00:03 46:38 +03:08
Running 6 05:28 54:47 05:47 -00:19 51:36 +03:11
Farmers Carry 02:12 01:00:15 02:21 -00:09 57:23 +02:52
Running 7 05:34 01:02:27 05:45 -00:11 59:44 +02:43
Sandbag Lunges 05:38 01:08:01 05:34 +00:04 01:05:29 +02:32
Running 8 05:48 01:13:39 06:32 -00:44 01:11:03 +02:36
Wall Balls 07:01 01:19:27 07:13 -00:12 01:17:35 +01:52
Roxzone 06:09 01:32:31 07:43 -01:34 01:32:31
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance:

Michael Cates delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier event. He ranked in the top 35% of all 1404 athletes and was in the top 29% in his age group of 45-49. Michael's overall time was 01:32:31, which shows his endurance and fitness level at his age. However, an area that needs attention is his total running time which was 00:47:02, a minute and nine seconds slower than average. This suggests that Michael has more of a strength profile, as his running time needs improvement. An interesting observation was his pacing; the first four running segments indicate that he started the race slower than average but picked up the pace as the race progressed.

Segments to Improve:

  • Running: As the total running time was slower than average, Michael should focus on improving his running speed. Interval training can be beneficial, where he alternates between high-intensity running and light jogging. Incorporating hill sprints and agility drills can also help improve speed and endurance.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Michael was significantly slower in this segment. He can improve by focusing on his form and explosiveness during the burpee. Plyometric exercises like box jumps and resistance training can help improve strength and power, which are crucial for this segment.
  • Wall Balls: This segment needs minor improvements. Michael should focus on his form and the use of his legs and hips to generate power, rather than relying solely on his upper body strength.
  • Sandbag Lunges: Michael was slightly slower in this segment. He could improve by incorporating weighted lunges into his training routine to build strength and endurance.
  • Sled Push: Michael was slower in this area. To improve, he should consider incorporating more lower body strength training into his routine, focusing on his quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes.
  • Ski Erg: Michael was slightly slower in this segment. Training on a Ski Erg machine can help improve his performance by building endurance and improving his technique.

Race Strategies:

Michael should consider implementing the following strategies in future races:

  • Pacing: Rather than starting slower and picking up the pace later, Michael could try maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. This could prevent early fatigue and help him save energy for the more challenging segments of the race.
  • Transitions: Michael was faster than average in the Roxzone, indicating he may have rested more or took longer for transitions. He should aim to minimize rest times and optimize transition times between different segments. This could be achieved by practicing quick transitions during training.
  • Strength Training: As Michael has a strength profile, he should not neglect his running. Balancing his strength and running training will help him become a more rounded athlete.
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Thomas Jesse 2024 Dallas 01:32:10
Campbell Douglas 2024 London 01:32:37
Lloyd James 2023 London 01:32:34
King Tarail 2024 New York 01:32:02
Anders Benten 2024 Amsterdam 01:32:56
Töppich Marcus 2024 Frankfurt 01:32:44

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