Season 24/25 2024 Chicago Navy Pier (1694) HYROX (1412) Men (814) Wood Merrell

Wood Merrell Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Chicago Navy Pier 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 284 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

USA USA Flag Men 35-39 #111049 02:03:21 159th in AG | Top 93.5% 762nd | Top 93.6%
-00:48
59:12
Run Total
-00:04
07:24
Avg. Lap
-00:17
05:34
Best Lap
+00:42
52:45
Workout Total
+00:05
06:35
Avg. Workout
+00:00
11:28
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 284 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 284 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Wood Merrell'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 Wood Merrell'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 284 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 Wood Merrell'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 Wood Merrell'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 07:22. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:39 Potential Improvement 49.5% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 03:39 59:12 to 55:33 49.5%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:24 09:39 to 08:15 19.0%
Wall Balls 01:15 11:19 to 10:04 17.0%
Sandbag Lunges 01:01 08:37 to 07:36 13.8%
Ski Erg 00:03 05:02 to 04:59 0.7%
Sled Push 00:00 03:41 to 03:41 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 06:35 to 06:35 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 05:16 to 05:16 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:36 to 02:36 0.0%

Splits Time

Wood Merrell Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:05 00:00 05:53 -01:48 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:02 04:05 04:56 +00:06 05:53 -01:48
Running 2 05:34 09:07 06:36 -01:02 10:49 -01:42
Sled Push 03:41 14:41 04:07 -00:26 17:25 -02:44
Running 3 06:30 18:22 07:27 -00:57 21:32 -03:10
Sled Pull 06:35 24:52 07:17 -00:42 28:59 -04:07
Running 4 06:02 31:27 07:24 -01:22 36:16 -04:49
Burpees Broad Jump 09:39 37:29 08:37 +01:02 43:40 -06:11
Running 5 06:00 47:08 07:45 -01:45 52:17 -05:09
Rowing 05:16 53:08 05:35 -00:19 01:00:02 -06:54
Running 6 07:31 58:24 07:31 +00:00 01:05:37 -07:13
Farmers Carry 02:36 01:05:55 03:00 -00:24 01:13:08 -07:13
Running 7 05:58 01:08:31 07:39 -01:41 01:16:08 -07:37
Sandbag Lunges 08:37 01:14:29 08:05 +00:32 01:23:47 -09:18
Running 8 17:36 01:23:06 09:35 +08:01 01:31:52 -08:46
Wall Balls 11:19 01:40:42 10:26 +00:53 01:41:27 -00:45
Roxzone 11:28 02:03:21 11:28 +00:00 02:03:21
Based on 284 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Merrell Wood demonstrated an impressive performance in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier Hyrox race. His overall rank of 760 out of 1404 athletes places him in the top 54% of participants. Among his age group (35-39), he also ranked in the top 54% which is an excellent achievement. His overall time was 02:03:21, showing his endurance and commitment.

Merrell's total running time of 00:59:12 was 00:57 faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile. He started the race with a good pace, maintaining a faster than average time in the initial running segments (from Running 1 to Running 4). This is a positive indication of his pacing strategy and his excellent running skills.

However, his performance in the roxzone was slightly faster than average, suggesting that there could be room for improvement in his overall fitness and transition time. The roxzone time could be improved with targeted training to ensure quicker transitions and less rest time.

Segments to Improve

  • Wall Balls: This was one area where Merrell struggled, taking 00:54 longer than the average. To improve, he should incorporate more wall ball drills into his training routine, focusing on form and power. A combination of squats and throwing drills could be beneficial.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Another segment where Merrell could improve is the Burpees Broad Jump, where he was 01:04 slower than average. He could benefit from plyometric training to increase explosive power. Specific exercises could include box jumps and burpee variations.
  • Sandbag Lunges: Merrell was 00:35 slower than average in this segment. Incorporating more strength training, specifically targeting his quads, hamstrings and glutes, could improve his lunging speed and endurance. Exercises could include weighted lunges, squats, and step-ups.
  • Roxzone: With a time just 00:04 faster than average, there is potential for improvement in this segment. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) could enhance overall fitness and reduce transition times. Also, practicing transitions between exercises could help shave off valuable seconds.

Race Strategies

Merrell should consider the following strategies to improve his race performance:

  • Pacing: While his initial running segments were strong, he might consider conserving a bit more energy at the start to have more stamina for the later stages of the race.
  • Endurance Training: Given the nature of Hyrox races, incorporating more endurance training into his routine could help sustain his energy levels throughout the race.
  • Strength Training: As his running performance is already strong, focusing more on strength training could help to balance his overall performance.
  • Transitions: Practicing transitioning quickly between exercises could improve his roxzone time.
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