Kung David
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham 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
785 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 785 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 785 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Kung David'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 Kung David'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 785 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 Kung David'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 Kung David'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
04:36.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:33
Potential Improvement
55.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
David Kung's performance at the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event showed a strong aptitude for speed, with a total running time significantly faster than the average (3:06). This indicates a strong runner profile, and he generally performed well in the running segments, consistently finishing each faster than average. The best running lap time was 5:44 which is quite impressive. However, his overall rank and age group rank suggest there’s room for improvement.
David's pacing could use some work. His first running segment was slower than average, indicating that he might have started off too slow. This slow start could possibly be due to insufficient warm-up or a conservative approach to save energy for later segments. However, in endurance events like HYROX, a balanced approach to pacing is essential. It's crucial to avoid both under-pacing, which can lead to unused energy reserves, and over-pacing, which can cause early fatigue.
Segments to Improve:
Sled Pull:
- David's Sled Pull was significantly slower than average, indicating a lack of strength in this area. Incorporating targeted strength training, particularly focusing on the lower body and core, could help improve performance in this segment. Exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and lunges can help build strength in these areas.
- Technique is also critical in sled pulls. Practicing the motion and ensuring correct form can make the exercise more efficient and less physically taxing.
Roxzone:
- David's Roxzone time was slower than average, suggesting he took longer to transition between exercise zones or needed more rest. Improving overall fitness and working on transition speed could significantly improve performance in this area.
- Practicing transitions during training can help make them smoother and quicker on race day. Also, maintaining a steady heart rate and controlling breathing during these transition periods can help conserve energy.
Sled Push and Farmers Carry:
- Both these segments were slower than average, indicating a need for a focus on strength training. These exercises require significant lower body and grip strength, so incorporating exercises such as squats, lunges, and grip strength exercises (like farmer's walks or dead hangs) could help improve performance.
- Again, practicing the technique of these exercises can also lead to improvements. For the sled push, maintaining a low body position and pushing through the legs (not the arms) can help. For the farmer's carry, ensuring a solid grip and keeping the core engaged can make the exercise more efficient.
Race Strategies:
Given David's strong running performance, a potential strategy would be to push harder in the running segments to capitalize on this strength. However, this should be balanced with maintaining enough energy for the strength-based exercises. Practicing running after completing strength exercises during training could help prepare for the physical demands of the race.
Another strategy would be to work on pacing throughout the race, particularly ensuring a strong start. Incorporating warm-ups that mimic the start of the race could help with this.
Finally, focusing on transitions and practicing these during training can help reduce Roxzone time, leading to overall time improvements.
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