Backlund MARCUS JANERIK Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Gdansk 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 521 similar athletes.

Season 23/24 2024 Gdansk (799) HYROX PRO (137) Men (109) Backlund MARCUS JANERIK

SWE SWE Flag Men Man #174002 01:13:43 7th in AG | Top 6.4% 19th | Top 17.4%

Performance Highlights

+03:44
39:26
Run Total
+00:29
04:56
Avg. Lap
+00:55
04:45
Best Lap
-02:47
30:14
Workout Total
-00:21
03:46
Avg. Workout
-00:56
04:05
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.

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Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro 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.

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Based on 521 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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.

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Based on 521 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Backlund MARCUS JANERIK'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 Backlund MARCUS JANERIK's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.

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Based on 521 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 Backlund MARCUS JANERIK'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.

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Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro 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 Backlund MARCUS JANERIK'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 05:38. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

04:53 Potential Improvement 86.7% Focus During Training

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Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 04:53 39:26 to 34:33 86.7%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:33 03:57 to 03:24 9.8%
Sled Push 00:12 03:06 to 02:54 3.6%
Ski Erg 00:00 03:57 to 03:57 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:45 to 04:45 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:16 to 04:16 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:44 to 01:44 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 03:56 to 03:56 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 04:33 to 04:33 0.0%

Splits Time

Backlund MARCUS JANERIK Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:18 00:00 03:50 -00:32 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 03:57 03:18 04:04 -00:07 03:50 -00:32
Running 2 04:45 07:15 04:09 +00:36 07:54 -00:39
Sled Push 03:06 12:00 03:18 -00:12 12:03 -00:03
Running 3 05:02 15:06 04:31 +00:31 15:21 -00:15
Sled Pull 04:45 20:08 05:20 -00:35 19:52 +00:16
Running 4 05:11 24:53 04:32 +00:39 25:12 -00:19
Burpees Broad Jump 03:57 30:04 03:47 +00:10 29:44 +00:20
Running 5 05:21 34:01 04:36 +00:45 33:31 +00:30
Rowing 04:16 39:22 04:21 -00:05 38:07 +01:15
Running 6 05:09 43:38 04:32 +00:37 42:28 +01:10
Farmers Carry 01:44 48:47 01:57 -00:13 47:00 +01:47
Running 7 05:17 50:31 04:36 +00:41 48:57 +01:34
Sandbag Lunges 03:56 55:48 04:22 -00:26 53:33 +02:15
Running 8 05:26 59:44 04:55 +00:31 57:55 +01:49
Wall Balls 04:33 01:05:10 05:52 -01:19 01:02:50 +02:20
Roxzone 04:05 01:13:43 05:01 -00:56 01:13:43
Based on 521 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance:

Marcus Janerik Backlund demonstrated strong potential in the 2024 Gdansk Hyrox race, finishing in the top 13% overall and within the top 19% of his age group. His performance was particularly impressive in strength-focused exercises, where he consistently ranked faster than average, highlighting a strong strength base. Notably, his performance in Wall Balls and the Sled Pull was exceptional, placing him well ahead of many competitors. However, his total running time was slower than average, indicating that while he has a robust strength profile, his running endurance and speed may be areas for improvement. The analysis of his pacing suggests that he started the first running segment significantly faster than average but was unable to maintain this pace in subsequent running segments, indicating potential issues with pacing strategy or running endurance.

Segments to Improve:

  • Total Running Time: Marcus's total running time was significantly slower than average, which contributed to his overall time. To improve, Marcus should focus on increasing his running endurance and speed. Interval training, such as 400m repeats at a pace faster than his current race pace, with equal rest periods, can help improve his VO2 max and running efficiency. Long runs, gradually increasing in distance, should also be incorporated to improve endurance. Running drills focusing on form, such as high knees and butt kicks, can enhance efficiency and speed.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slower than average, indicating a potential lack of explosive power and coordination. Plyometric exercises, including box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps, will help improve explosive strength. Practicing the burpee broad jump specifically, focusing on minimizing ground contact time and maximizing jump distance, will also be beneficial. Incorporating core strengthening exercises can improve overall stability, which is crucial for efficient movement during this exercise.

Race Strategies:

  • Pacing: Given Marcus's tendency to start fast and slow down, focusing on a more consistent pacing strategy could yield better overall times. He should aim to distribute his energy more evenly throughout the race. Practicing pacing during training runs, using a GPS watch to monitor and adjust his pace, can help develop a better sense of sustainable speed over the race distance.
  • Transitions (Roxzone): Marcus showed efficient transition times, indicating good overall fitness and transition strategy. He should maintain this efficiency but also look for ways to minimize any potential delays further. This could involve practicing transitions during training to reduce time spent between exercises and running segments.
  • Strength and Endurance Balance: Marcus has demonstrated strong performance in strength-based exercises but should aim to balance this with improved running performance. Incorporating more cross-training, such as cycling or swimming, can enhance cardiovascular endurance without the added impact stress of additional running, potentially improving overall race times.

By focusing on these areas, Marcus can build on his strengths while addressing his weaknesses, potentially leading to improved performance in future Hyrox races. Tailoring his training to address these specific areas, along with strategic adjustments during the race, will be key to his continued success.

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