Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 New York 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 Men #84056 01:24:15
74th in
AG
| Top 8.3%
335th | Top 37.5%
+03:42
45:47
Run Total
+00:28
05:43
Avg. Lap
-01:38
02:51
Best Lap
-03:16
32:17
Workout Total
-00:24
04:02
Avg. Workout
-00:23
06:15
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
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 Selvaggio Gerard'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 Selvaggio Gerard'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 Selvaggio Gerard'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 Selvaggio Gerard'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
06:08.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Gerard Selvaggio delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 New York HYROX race, placing well within the top quarter of all participants and his age group. This demonstrates a high level of fitness and competitive capability. His overall time and percentile rankings suggest a balanced athlete, but with a stronger inclination towards strength-based challenges over running. This is evidenced by his total running time being slower than average by 03:19, indicating room for improvement in cardiovascular endurance. However, his exceptional performance in strength-focused segments like the Sled Push and Sled Pull, where he far exceeded the average times, showcases his prowess in power and strength exercises. The initial running segments suggest that Gerard started the race at a pace faster than average, which may have contributed to slower times in later running segments due to premature fatigue.
Segments to Improve:
Running (Total Time): Given the total running time is significantly slower than average, focusing on improving endurance and speed is crucial. Interval training, incorporating both short sprints and longer, steady-state runs, can enhance both anaerobic and aerobic capacities. Incorporating hills and varied terrain will also improve leg strength and running efficiency. Specific drills like fartlek workouts and tempo runs should become a staple in Gerard's training regime.
Burpees Broad Jump: To improve in this area, Gerard should focus on plyometric exercises to increase explosive power and agility. Exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps will be beneficial. Additionally, practicing the burpee broad jump technique, focusing on minimizing ground contact time and maximizing jump distance, will help improve performance.
Ski Erg: This segment requires both endurance and upper body power. To enhance performance, incorporating interval training on the Ski Erg, focusing on high-intensity bursts followed by brief recovery periods, will improve endurance. Strength training targeting the back, shoulders, and arms, such as pull-ups, rows, and overhead presses, will increase power output.
Roxzone (Transition Times): Improving transition times involves enhancing overall fitness and practicing efficient movement between exercises. Circuit training, where Gerard moves quickly between different exercise stations with minimal rest, can simulate the transition demands of a HYROX race. Additionally, practicing specific transitions between running and strength exercises will help minimize rest times.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Gerard should focus on starting the race at a more sustainable pace. By conserving energy in the initial running segments, he can maintain a steadier pace throughout the race, potentially improving his running times in the later segments. Utilizing a running watch to monitor pace in real-time can aid in this strategy.
Strength Segments: Given Gerard's strength in these areas, these segments should be approached aggressively, but with a focus on maintaining good form to prevent injury and fatigue. Quick, efficient movements and transitions between reps can shave seconds off his time.
Endurance Training Emphasis: Leading up to the race, increasing the proportion of endurance training relative to strength training can help balance Gerard's performance profile. Dedicated running days, mixed with strength and conditioning, will ensure improvement without neglecting his strength advantage.
Recovery and Nutrition: Optimizing recovery strategies, including proper nutrition, hydration, and rest, will enable Gerard to train effectively and arrive on race day in peak condition. Incorporating active recovery and mobility work will further enhance his training capacity and race day performance.
By focusing on these targeted improvements and strategies, Gerard Selvaggio has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX races, possibly achieving even higher rankings and better overall times.