Overall Performance
Alexandra Mateita had a strong overall performance in the 2023 Birmingham HYROX race. She finished with an overall rank of 228, which puts her in the top 13% of 1703 athletes. In her age group (25-29), she performed even better, ranking 32nd out of 204 athletes, which is in the top 15%. Her total race time was 01:30:00, with a total running time of 00:44:56. Her best running lap was 00:03:56.
Based on the splits analysis, Alexandra performed exceptionally well in Running 1, Ski Erg, Running 2, Sled Push, Running 3, Running 4, Rowing, and Running 6, consistently finishing faster than the average time. This indicates that she has a strong running profile and excels in endurance exercises. She also had a faster-than-average time in the Ski Erg and Rowing segments, indicating good overall fitness and endurance.
However, there are a few areas where Alexandra can improve her performance. The segments where she lost the most time compared to the average are Burpees Broad Jump, Running 8, Sled Pull, Wall Balls, Run Total, and Sandbag Lunges. These segments require a combination of strength, endurance, and technique.
Segments to Improve
1. Burpees Broad Jump: Alexandra lost 39 seconds compared to the average time in this segment. To improve, she can focus on improving her burpee technique and explosiveness in the broad jump. Incorporating plyometric exercises such as box jumps and jump squats into her training routine can help improve her power and explosiveness.
2. Running 8: Alexandra lost 33 seconds compared to the average time in this running segment. To improve her running performance, she should focus on increasing her speed and endurance. Incorporating interval training, such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or fartlek runs, can help improve her speed and endurance.
3. Sled Pull: Alexandra lost 32 seconds compared to the average time in this segment. To improve her performance in the sled pull, she can focus on improving her strength and technique. Incorporating exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and sled pulls into her strength training routine can help improve her pulling power and overall strength.
4. Wall Balls: Alexandra lost 27 seconds compared to the average time in this segment. To improve her performance in wall balls, she can focus on improving her lower body strength and technique. Incorporating exercises such as squats, lunges, and wall ball drills into her training routine can help improve her lower body strength and accuracy in wall ball throws.
5. Run Total: Alexandra lost 18 seconds compared to the average time in the total running segment. To improve her overall running performance, she should focus on improving her speed and endurance. Incorporating long-distance runs, tempo runs, and interval training into her training routine can help improve her running speed and endurance.
6. Sandbag Lunges: Alexandra lost 12 seconds compared to the average time in this segment. To improve her performance in sandbag lunges, she can focus on improving her lower body strength and stability. Incorporating exercises such as lunges, squats, and single-leg exercises into her strength training routine can help improve her lower body strength and stability.
Strategies
To improve performance during the race, Alexandra should consider the following strategies:
1. Pacing: Alexandra should focus on maintaining a consistent and sustainable pace throughout the race. It is important for her to avoid starting too fast and burning out later in the race. She can practice pacing strategies during her training runs to find a comfortable and efficient pace.
2. Transitions: Alexandra should work on improving her transition times in the roxzone. This can be achieved by improving her overall fitness and practicing smooth and efficient transitions during training. Incorporating circuit training and interval training can help improve her fitness and transition times.
3. Strength Training: Alexandra should prioritize strength training to improve her performance in strength-focused segments such as sled pull, wall balls, and sandbag lunges. Incorporating exercises that target the specific muscle groups used in these segments, such as deadlifts, squats, lunges, and upper body exercises, can help improve her overall strength and performance.
4. Running Training: While Alexandra already has a strong running profile, she can further improve her running performance by incorporating interval training, hill training, and speed work into her training routine. This will help improve her speed, endurance, and overall running performance.
By implementing these strategies and focusing on specific areas of improvement, Alexandra can enhance her performance in future HYROX races and continue to excel in her age group.