Saez Castillo Samuel
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Madrid 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.
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 1000 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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Saez Castillo Samuel'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 Saez Castillo Samuel'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 1000 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 Saez Castillo Samuel'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 Saez Castillo Samuel'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
03:01.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
00:45
Potential Improvement
24.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Samuel Saez Castillo has shown an impressive performance in the 2024 Madrid HYROX event. He ranked in the top 12% of 1509 athletes overall and within the top 11% of his age group (25-29). His total running time was 2 minutes and 39 seconds faster than the average, indicating a strong capacity for endurance and speed, solidifying his profile as a runner. However, his Roxzone time was 2 minutes and 58 seconds slower than average, indicating potential areas for improvement in his transitions and overall fitness. His running pace in the beginning was slower than average, but he managed to pick up speed as the race progressed.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone: Samuel's Roxzone performance was significantly slower than average, indicating a need to work on his transition times and overall fitness. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his routine could help improve his cardiovascular fitness and speed up his transitions. He can also practice transitioning between exercises and running to improve his efficiency.
- Sled Pull: Samuel was slightly slower than average in the sled pull segment. To improve this performance, he could include more strength training in his routine, focusing on his back, arms, and shoulders. Exercises such as deadlifts, bent-over rows, and pull-ups could be beneficial.
- Farmers Carry: In the farmers carry segment, Samuel was slower than average. To improve his grip strength and overall performance in this segment, he should include exercises like dumbbell holds, barbell holds, and pinch grip exercises in his training routine.
- Sandbag Lunges: Samuel fell behind the average in the sandbag lunges segment. Lunges work on the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Strength training focused on these areas, along with balance drills, will help improve his performance in this segment. Goblet squats, Bulgarian split squats, and hip thrusts are suggested exercises.
- Ski Erg: For the ski erg segment, Samuel's performance was below average. This segment requires strong coordination between the upper and lower body. Incorporating full-body exercises such as kettlebell swings, clean and presses, and medicine ball slams can improve his performance in this segment.
Race Strategies
To maximize his performance, Samuel should consider the following strategies:
- Consistent Pacing: Samuel started slower than average but gradually increased his pace. He should aim to maintain a more consistent pace throughout the race to conserve energy and improve his overall time.
- Transition Training: Samuel should work on improving his transitions between exercises. Practicing transitions during training can make them more efficient during the race.
- Strength Training: Although Samuel has a strong runner's profile, he should not neglect strength training. Incorporating more strength exercises into his routine will improve his performance in segments like the sled pull and sandbag lunges.
- Recovery: Good recovery practices are essential for maintaining performance throughout the race. Samuel should ensure he is adequately hydrating and fueling during the race, and incorporating active recovery periods during his training.
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 Men
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