Overall Performance
Gesa Zwartscholten had a strong performance in the 2019 Oberhausen Hyrox race. She finished with an overall rank of 27, which puts her in the top 12% of all athletes. In her age group (25-29), she ranked 8th out of 41 athletes, placing her in the top 19%. Her overall time was 01:26:25.
In terms of running, Gesa's total running time was 00:47:37, which was 04:44 slower than the average. While her best running lap time was 00:05:11, which was only 00:23 slower than average. This suggests that Gesa has a good running profile but may need to work on her overall fitness and transition time to improve her roxzone performance.
Segments to Improve
Based on the splits analysis, the segments where Gesa lost the most time were the Run Total, Running 6, Best Lap, Running 4, Running 5, Running 2, Running 7, Running 3, Running 1, and Burpees Broad Jump.
To improve in these areas, Gesa should focus on specific training strategies and techniques. Here are some recommendations:
1. Run Total: Gesa should work on improving her overall fitness and endurance to decrease her total running time. Incorporating interval training, hill sprints, and long-distance runs into her training routine can help improve her running performance.
2. Running 6: This segment had the biggest time loss for Gesa. To improve, she should focus on increasing her speed and efficiency during this portion of the race. Incorporating speed drills such as interval training, tempo runs, and agility exercises can help improve her performance in this segment.
3. Best Lap: Although Gesa's best lap time was not significantly slower than average, she can still work on improving her speed during this segment. Incorporating interval training, speed drills, and hill sprints into her training routine can help her improve her performance in this area.
4. Running 4, Running 5, Running 2, Running 7, Running 3, Running 1: These segments all had slower times compared to the average. To improve in these areas, Gesa should focus on increasing her overall running speed and endurance. Incorporating interval training, tempo runs, and hill sprints into her training routine can help improve her performance in these segments.
5. Burpees Broad Jump: Gesa should focus on improving her strength and explosiveness during this segment. Incorporating exercises such as burpees, broad jumps, and plyometric exercises can help her improve her performance in this area.
Strategies
During the race, Gesa should implement the following strategies to improve her performance:
1. Pacing: Gesa should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race to avoid burning out too early. She should aim to start at a sustainable pace and gradually increase her effort as the race progresses.
2. Transitions: Gesa should work on improving her transition time between exercises to minimize time lost in the roxzone. Practicing quick transitions during training sessions can help her improve her overall race time.
3. Mental Preparation: Gesa should mentally prepare herself for the challenges of each segment. Visualizing successful performances and setting specific goals for each segment can help her stay focused and motivated throughout the race.
In conclusion, Gesa Zwartscholten had a strong performance in the 2019 Oberhausen Hyrox race. She showed strengths in running but needs to work on her overall fitness and transition time. By implementing the recommended training strategies and techniques, she can improve her performance in the identified areas and further enhance her overall race performance.