Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Cape Town 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
821 similar athletes.
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 821 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 821 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 821 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
07:06.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 821 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance
Andrew Gertzen demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2024 Cape Town Hyrox race, finishing in the top 55% overall and top 61% within his age group. His greatest strengths were in strength-based exercises, such as the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Rowing, where he performed significantly faster than the average, indicating a strong proficiency in these areas. However, his total running time was 3:44 slower than the average, suggesting a need for improvement in running efficiency. Andrew's performance indicates a stronger strength profile, with room to enhance his running capabilities.
Segments to Improve
Total Running Time:
Andrew's total running time was significantly slower than average, highlighting running as a key area for improvement. To enhance running performance:
Training Strategies: Integrate interval training sessions focused on both short sprints and longer, steady-state runs to improve both speed and endurance.
Drills: Incorporate tempo runs to build stamina and improve pace consistency. Practice hill repeats to increase strength and power in the legs.
Exercises: Include plyometric exercises such as box jumps and lunges to enhance explosive power and running efficiency.
Burpees Broad Jump:
Andrew's time in the Burpees Broad Jump was slower than average. To improve this segment:
Training Strategies: Focus on improving upper body strength and explosive leg power.
Drills: Practice high-intensity interval training (HIIT) circuits that include burpees and broad jumps to simulate race conditions.
Exercises: Incorporate exercises such as push-ups and jump squats to build strength and explosiveness.
Wall Balls:
While slightly faster than average, Andrew's time in Wall Balls leaves room for improvement:
Training Strategies: Focus on enhancing core stability and shoulder endurance.
Drills: Perform wall ball drills with varied weights and heights to improve adaptability and strength.
Exercises: Incorporate medicine ball throws and overhead presses to build upper body strength.
Race Strategies
Start Pacing: Andrew should aim to start at a more conservative pace to avoid early fatigue, as his initial running segments were slower than average.
Transition Efficiency: Although his transition time was faster than average, continuous improvement through practice can aid in maintaining momentum and reducing overall time.
Compromised Running: Practice running immediately after completing strength exercises to simulate race conditions and improve transition from strength to running.
Nutrition and Hydration: Ensure adequate fueling before and during the race to maintain energy levels throughout the event.