Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Fort Lauderdale 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 Blankinship 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 Blankinship 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 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 Blankinship 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 Blankinship 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
06:20.
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:
David Blankinship's performance in the 2024 Fort Lauderdale HYROX race places him solidly in the middle of the pack in both his age group and overall. Notably, his initial running segment was considerably faster than average, demonstrating a strong start. However, as the race progressed, his running times began to lag behind the average, indicating potential issues with pacing or endurance. His performance in strength-based exercises such as the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Burpees Broad Jump was impressive, suggesting a more strength-oriented profile. However, the total running time being slower than average indicates a need for enhanced running training. Additionally, the faster Roxzone time indicates efficient transitions but also points to a necessity for improved overall fitness to maintain speed in later running segments.
Segments to Improve:
Running (Total Time): To address the slower overall running time, David should focus on improving his aerobic base with long, steady runs and interval training to enhance his speed endurance. Drills such as hill repeats and tempo runs will also be beneficial. To prevent a drop in performance post-strength exercises, incorporating brick sessions that combine running with strength exercises can simulate race conditions and improve endurance.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment can benefit from targeted lower body and core strengthening exercises. Incorporating weighted lunges, squats, and deadlifts into the training routine can improve strength and stability. Additionally, practicing lunges with uneven weights can help simulate the uneven distribution of the sandbag, improving balance and coordination during this segment.
Farmers Carry: Grip strength appears to be a limiting factor here. Including grip-specific exercises such as dead hangs, farmer's walks with increasing weight, and towel pull-ups can help. Also, incorporating functional exercises that mimic the carry, such as walking lunges with kettlebells or dumbbells, will improve endurance for this task.
Rowing: To improve rowing performance, focusing on technique is key. Implementing rowing drills that emphasize power generation from the legs and maintaining a strong, consistent stroke rate can aid efficiency. Cross-training with swimming or cycling can also enhance cardiovascular capacity, beneficial for rowing segments.
Race Strategies:
Effective Pacing: David should aim for a more conservative start to prevent early fatigue. By maintaining a steady pace in the initial running segments, he can conserve energy for the latter part of the race. Practicing pacing strategies in training, such as negative splits where each lap is run slightly faster than the previous, can be beneficial.
Transition Efficiency: Although David's Roxzone time is faster than average, focusing on swift and smooth transitions between exercises can shave off crucial seconds. Simulating race-day transitions during training to minimize rest time and optimizing the order of operations (e.g., preparing equipment in advance) can improve performance.
Strength-Running Integration: Given David's strength profile, integrating running segments with strength training in a single session can help improve endurance and performance post-strength exercises. This can include running intervals immediately followed by strength exercises to mimic race conditions.
Nutrition and Hydration Strategy: Proper nutrition and hydration before and during the race can significantly impact performance, especially in longer events. Experimenting with different nutrition strategies during training to find what works best for sustaining energy levels throughout the race is crucial.
By addressing these areas of improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, David can expect to see notable enhancements in his HYROX race performance, particularly in maintaining his running speed throughout the race and improving his efficiency in strength-based segments.