Overall Performance
Stephanie Axer had a strong performance in the 2019 Nürnberg Hyrox race. She finished with an overall rank of 49 out of 243 athletes, which is in the top 20% of all participants. In her age group (30-34), she placed 15th out of 58 athletes, putting her in the top 25%. Her overall time was 01:45:29, with a total running time of 00:51:25. Her total running time was 00:20 slower than the average for her finish time. Stephanie's best running lap was 00:04:36.
Segments to Improve
1. Burpees Broad Jump: Stephanie lost a significant amount of time in this segment, finishing 03:31 slower than the average. To improve in this area, she should focus on improving her upper body strength and explosiveness. Incorporate exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, and plyometric movements such as box jumps and explosive push-ups. Additionally, practicing burpees with a broad jump technique will help improve efficiency and speed.
2. Roxzone: Stephanie spent 02:45 longer in the roxzone compared to the average. This indicates that she may have rested more or taken more time during transitions. To improve this segment, she should work on improving her overall fitness and transition time. Incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts and practice quick transitions between exercises to improve overall fitness and reduce transition time.
3. Wall Balls: Stephanie finished 00:28 slower than the average in this segment. To improve performance in wall balls, she should focus on developing her lower body strength and improving her technique. Incorporate exercises like squats, lunges, and wall sits to build leg strength. Additionally, practicing wall ball shots with proper form and technique will help improve efficiency and accuracy.
4. Run Total: Stephanie's total running time was 00:20 slower than the average for her finish time. To improve her running performance, she should focus on both speed and endurance. Incorporate interval training, tempo runs, and hill repeats to improve speed and stamina. Additionally, incorporating strength training exercises that target the lower body, such as lunges and squats, will help improve running performance.
Strategies
1. Pacing: Stephanie should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Going out too fast may lead to fatigue later on, while starting too slow may result in missed opportunities to gain time. It is important for her to find a sustainable pace that allows her to maintain a strong effort throughout the race.
2. Transition Efficiency: Stephanie should work on improving her transition time between exercises. Practicing quick and efficient transitions during training sessions will help her save valuable time during the race.
3. Mental Toughness: Hyrox races can be physically and mentally demanding. Stephanie should work on developing mental toughness and resilience to push through any challenges or fatigue during the race. Incorporate mental training techniques such as visualization and positive self-talk to improve mental strength.
Overall, Stephanie Axer had a strong performance in the 2019 Nürnberg Hyrox race. Focus on improving the segments where she lost the most time, including the burpees broad jump, roxzone, wall balls, and the total running time. By incorporating specific exercises, drills, and training routines tailored to enhance performance in these areas, Stephanie can continue to improve her overall race performance.