Season 23/24 2024 Katowice (743) HYROX (605) Men (430) Malinowski Rafal

Malinowski Rafal Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Katowice 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.

Performance Highlights

POL POL Flag Men 30-34 #105012 01:25:29 45th in AG | Top 48.9% 182nd | Top 42.3%
+03:03
45:34
Run Total
+00:24
05:42
Avg. Lap
-00:37
03:55
Best Lap
-02:22
33:49
Workout Total
-00:18
04:13
Avg. Workout
-00:38
06:10
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 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 Malinowski Rafal'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 Malinowski Rafal'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 Malinowski Rafal'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 Malinowski Rafal'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 05:13. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

04:05 Potential Improvement 78.3% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 04:05 45:34 to 41:29 78.3%
Sled Pull 00:52 05:28 to 04:36 16.6%
Rowing 00:08 04:51 to 04:43 2.6%
Ski Erg 00:05 04:27 to 04:22 1.6%
Farmers Carry 00:03 02:05 to 02:02 1.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:41 to 02:41 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 04:36 to 04:36 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 04:15 to 04:15 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 05:26 to 05:26 0.0%

Splits Time

Malinowski Rafal Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:55 00:00 04:35 -00:40 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:27 03:55 04:26 +00:01 04:35 -00:40
Running 2 05:24 08:22 04:57 +00:27 09:01 -00:39
Sled Push 02:41 13:46 02:54 -00:13 13:58 -00:12
Running 3 06:18 16:27 05:23 +00:55 16:52 -00:25
Sled Pull 05:28 22:45 04:56 +00:32 22:15 +00:30
Running 4 05:52 28:13 05:21 +00:31 27:11 +01:02
Burpees Broad Jump 04:36 34:05 05:18 -00:42 32:32 +01:33
Running 5 05:55 38:41 05:31 +00:24 37:50 +00:51
Rowing 04:51 44:36 04:49 +00:02 43:21 +01:15
Running 6 05:53 49:27 05:23 +00:30 48:10 +01:17
Farmers Carry 02:05 55:20 02:11 -00:06 53:33 +01:47
Running 7 05:54 57:25 05:22 +00:32 55:44 +01:41
Sandbag Lunges 04:15 01:03:19 05:06 -00:51 01:01:06 +02:13
Running 8 06:27 01:07:34 05:58 +00:29 01:06:12 +01:22
Wall Balls 05:26 01:14:01 06:31 -01:05 01:12:10 +01:51
Roxzone 06:10 01:25:29 06:48 -00:38 01:25:29
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Rafal Malinowski showed a commendable performance at the 2024 Katowice HYROX event, finishing in the top 36% of his age group and top 30% overall among 605 athletes. His total running time was 02:37 slower than average, indicating a stronger inclination towards strength exercises over pure running endurance. Rafal started the race with a strong pace in Running 1 but seemed to struggle to maintain this momentum in subsequent running segments. His performance highlights include excelling in strength-focused exercises, such as the Sled Push, Burpees Broad Jump, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls, where he ranked significantly better than average. This demonstrates a solid strength base. However, his overall running performance and transitions between exercises (Roxzone) suggest room for improvement in endurance and efficiency.

Segments to Improve:

  • Total Running Time: Rafal's running segments consistently lagged behind the average, indicating a need to focus on endurance and speed work. To improve, Rafal should incorporate interval training and tempo runs into his routine. For example, 400-800m repeats at a pace faster than his current race pace, with equal rest periods, can boost his VO2 max and running efficiency. Additionally, long, slow distance runs once a week will enhance his aerobic capacity.
  • Sled Pull: Despite his strength, Rafal's time in this segment was slower than desired. Focusing on functional strength training, particularly targeting the posterior chain muscles (glutes, hamstrings, and lower back) can improve his performance. Exercises like deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and pull-throughs will be beneficial. Implementing specific drills like weighted sled drags focusing on posture and power generation can also directly translate to better sled pull times.
  • Roxzone: The transition times suggest a need for improved overall fitness and efficiency. Circuit training that mimics the race's structure, combining running with strength exercises, can help Rafal reduce transition times. Practicing quick transitions between exercises, even simulating the Roxzone in training, will help minimize rest periods and improve overall race fluidity.

Race Strategies:

  • Pacing: Rafal started the race with a strong running segment but could not maintain this pace. Implementing a more conservative start, focusing on maintaining a steady pace through the early running segments, may conserve energy for stronger finishes in both running and strength segments. Learning to pace according to his training, perhaps using a heart rate monitor to stay within specific zones, will aid in this strategy.
  • Strength Before Endurance: Given Rafal's inclination towards strength, structuring training sessions with strength work before endurance components may simulate the fatigue experienced in later stages of the race, thus improving his running performance under fatigue.
  • Focus on Weaknesses: Integrating targeted training sessions focusing on identified areas of improvement, such as endurance running and sled pulls, into his weekly routine. Including at least two focused sessions per week can help turn these weaknesses into strengths over time.
  • Transitions (Roxzone) Efficiency: Practicing swift transitions between exercises during training sessions can reduce Roxzone times. This includes setting up training equipment in a manner that mimics race day conditions and timing transitions to gradually reduce downtime.

By addressing these targeted areas with specific training strategies and adapting his race-day tactics, Rafal has a strong potential to improve his overall HYROX performance, particularly in running segments and transitions, which appear to be his current limitations.

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