Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 Valencia 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.
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.
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.
This section showcases the entire Plaza Merchán Pablo'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 Plaza Merchán Pablo's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.
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 Plaza Merchán Pablo'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.
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 Plaza Merchán Pablo'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 03:49. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
| Splits | Potential Improvement | Time | Focus During Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run Total | 01:46 | 44:57 to 43:11 | 46.3% |
| Sled Pull | 00:37 | 05:31 to 04:54 | 16.2% |
| Ski Erg | 00:29 | 04:56 to 04:27 | 12.7% |
| Sandbag Lunges | 00:29 | 05:36 to 05:07 | 12.7% |
| Rowing | 00:28 | 05:17 to 04:49 | 12.2% |
| Sled Push | 00:00 | 02:13 to 02:13 | 0.0% |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 00:00 | 05:19 to 05:19 | 0.0% |
| Farmers Carry | 00:00 | 01:38 to 01:38 | 0.0% |
| Wall Balls | 00:00 | 05:35 to 05:35 | 0.0% |
| Plaza Merchán Pablo | Perfect Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splits | Total | Average | Total | |
| Running 1 | 03:53 | 00:00 | 04:46 -00:53 | 00:00 +00:00 |
| Ski Erg | 04:56 | 03:53 | 04:30 +00:26 | 04:46 -00:53 |
| Running 2 | 04:42 | 08:49 | 05:07 -00:25 | 09:16 -00:27 |
| Sled Push | 02:13 | 13:31 | 03:02 -00:49 | 14:23 -00:52 |
| Running 3 | 05:39 | 15:44 | 05:34 +00:05 | 17:25 -01:41 |
| Sled Pull | 05:31 | 21:23 | 05:12 +00:19 | 22:59 -01:36 |
| Running 4 | 08:30 | 26:54 | 05:34 +02:56 | 28:11 -01:17 |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 05:19 | 35:24 | 05:42 -00:23 | 33:45 +01:39 |
| Running 5 | 05:50 | 40:43 | 05:44 +00:06 | 39:27 +01:16 |
| Rowing | 05:17 | 46:33 | 04:53 +00:24 | 45:11 +01:22 |
| Running 6 | 05:23 | 51:50 | 05:34 -00:11 | 50:04 +01:46 |
| Farmers Carry | 01:38 | 57:13 | 02:16 -00:38 | 55:38 +01:35 |
| Running 7 | 05:13 | 58:51 | 05:34 -00:21 | 57:54 +00:57 |
| Sandbag Lunges | 05:36 | 01:04:04 | 05:25 +00:11 | 01:03:28 +00:36 |
| Running 8 | 05:50 | 01:09:40 | 06:15 -00:25 | 01:08:53 +00:47 |
| Wall Balls | 05:35 | 01:15:30 | 06:53 -01:18 | 01:15:08 +00:22 |
| Roxzone | 08:22 | 01:29:19 | 07:18 +01:04 | 01:29:19 |
In terms of his splits analysis, Pablo had a strong performance in Running 1, Running 2, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, Running 7, Running 8, and Wall Balls, consistently finishing faster than the average time. This suggests that he has good running speed and strength, which should be further developed and utilized in his training.
However, there were several segments where Pablo lost time compared to the average participant. These segments include Running 4, Roxzone, Ski Erg, Rowing, and Sandbag Lunges. These areas need improvement in order to enhance his overall race performance.
- Transitions: Pablo should work on improving his transition time between exercises. Practicing quick and efficient transitions during training sessions will help him save valuable time during the race.
- Strength Training: Pablo should prioritize strength training to enhance his overall performance. Incorporating exercises that target both upper and lower body strength will help improve his performance in various segments of the race.
- Endurance Training: To improve his overall running performance, Pablo should focus on increasing his running endurance. Long runs, interval training, and hill workouts can help improve his cardiovascular fitness and allow him to maintain a faster pace throughout the race.
- Specific Skill Training: Pablo should dedicate time to practicing the specific skills required for each segment of the race. This includes practicing proper form and technique for exercises such as the Ski Erg, rowing, and sandbag lunges. By improving his technique, he can perform these exercises more efficiently and reduce the time lost in these segments.
Overall, Pablo Plaza Merchán showed good potential in the Hyrox race in Valencia. By focusing on the areas of improvement mentioned above and implementing the suggested training strategies, he can enhance his overall performance and achieve better results in future races.
| Similar Athletes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkenberg Marcel | 2020 Hannover | 01:29:36 | |
| Marsh Calum | 2024 Berlin | 01:28:50 | |
| Stubbins Rob | 2023 London | 01:28:52 | |
| Kelly Diarmaid | 2024 Amsterdam | 01:28:50 | |
| Van Blokland Iwan | 2022 Amsterdam | 01:28:50 | |
| Kyle Scott | 2024 Anaheim | 01:29:08 | |
| Webb Matt | 2024 Washington - North American Championships | 01:29:16 | |
| Harris Charlie | 2023 Birmingham | 01:29:25 | |
| Cabral Franco | 2021 New York | 01:29:17 | |
| Ferrer Alcaide Asdrubal | 2022 Valencia | 01:29:30 | |
| Other Results from this athlete | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Malaga | 01:27:29 | |
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