Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Bordeaux 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.
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 Courroux Benjamin'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 Courroux Benjamin'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 Courroux Benjamin'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 Courroux Benjamin'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
04:43.
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:
Benjamin Courroux showcased a commendable effort in the 2024 Bordeaux HYROX race, finishing in the top 49% overall and the top 58% in his age group. His performance reveals a balanced athlete with a slight inclination towards strength-based events, evidenced by his better-than-average times in the Sled Push, Burpees Broad Jump, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. However, his total running time was 02:06 slower than average, indicating room for improvement in his running efficiency and stamina. Benjamin's pacing appeared to start slower in the initial running segments, which might suggest a conservative approach or a need to improve his start speed and endurance in the early stages of the race.
Segments to Improve:
Running Total: To enhance his running performance, Benjamin should focus on increasing his aerobic capacity and running efficiency. Interval training, such as 400 to 800-meter repeats at a pace faster than his race pace, with equal rest periods, can be beneficial. Incorporating hill sprints and tempo runs will also improve his speed and stamina. Additionally, focusing on running form, including cadence and foot strike, through drills like high knees and butt kicks, can enhance his running economy.
Sled Pull: Benjamin's time in the Sled Pull was significantly slower than average. To improve, he should work on increasing his lower body strength and power. Exercises like deadlifts, squats, and weighted lunges will be crucial. Specific sled pull training, focusing on explosive starts and maintaining a consistent pace, can also turn this segment around. Practicing with varying weights and distances closer to race conditions will help improve his performance in this event.
Roxzone: A faster Roxzone time suggests Benjamin could work on reducing transition times and improving overall fitness. Incorporating circuit training into his routine, with minimal rest between exercises, can simulate the quick transitions between exercises in HYROX races. Practicing specific transitions between running and strength exercises will also reduce his time spent in the Roxzone.
Burpees Broad Jump: Although Benjamin performed relatively well in this segment, there's still room for improvement. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps, squat jumps, and broad jumps, will increase his explosive power. Improving his burpee efficiency, through form correction and endurance training, will also help decrease his time in this segment.
Farmers Carry: To improve in the Farmers Carry, focusing on grip strength and core stability is key. Exercises like dead hangs, farmer's walks, and grip trainers can enhance his ability to maintain a strong grip throughout the event. Core strengthening exercises, including planks and suitcase carries, will improve his stability and efficiency during the carry.
Race Strategies:
Start Speed: Benjamin should work on starting the race at a slightly faster pace to avoid losing time in the initial running segments. Dynamic warm-ups and practicing race starts can help improve his initial speed without compromising his stamina for later stages.
Consistent Pacing: Developing a strategy for consistent pacing throughout the race will prevent significant time drops in any segment. Training with a heart rate monitor and learning to maintain a consistent effort level can be beneficial.
Strength-Running Transitions: Improving the efficiency of transitions between strength and running segments will reduce Roxzone times. Practicing these transitions during training, focusing on quick recovery and immediate engagement with the next segment, will enhance his race performance.
Mental Preparation: Mental resilience is crucial for maintaining pace and pushing through challenging segments. Visualization techniques and setting small, achievable goals throughout the race can keep Benjamin motivated and focused.
By addressing these areas of improvement with specific training strategies and incorporating effective race strategies, Benjamin Courroux has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX races.