Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 New York 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
USA Men #94031 01:22:00
5th in
AG
| Top 0.6%
291st | Top 32.6%
+00:01
41:04
Run Total
+00:01
05:08
Avg. Lap
+00:28
04:53
Best Lap
+00:06
34:46
Workout Total
+00:00
04:20
Avg. Workout
-00:03
06:16
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 mayerhofer kenny'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 mayerhofer kenny'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 mayerhofer kenny'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 mayerhofer kenny'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
04:10.
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:
Kenny Mayerhofer's performance in the 2024 New York HYROX race places him as a highly competitive athlete within his age group, securing a top 7% ranking. Notably, his overall rank among all athletes is within the top 19%, underscoring his exceptional prowess. Kenny's total running time is notably 24 seconds faster than average, suggesting a stronger affinity towards running. However, the analysis suggests that while Kenny excels in running, there's room for improvement in strength-focused segments and transition times (Roxzone), indicating a more hybrid training approach could be beneficial. His initial running segments show a strong start, but there's an identifiable need to balance his pace to conserve energy for strength exercises and maintain consistency across all running segments.
Segments to Improve:
Sandbag Lunges: Kenny's performance in Sandbag Lunges is significantly slower than average, indicating a potential lack of lower body strength or endurance. To improve, he should incorporate lunges with progressive overload (adding weight over time), plyometric exercises (such as jump squats), and endurance leg workouts (e.g., high-repetition squats and lunges) into his training regimen. Stability exercises like single-leg deadlifts can also enhance balance and core strength, critical for efficient sandbag lunges.
Farmers Carry: The slower time suggests grip strength and core stability might be areas to develop. Incorporating specific grip strength exercises (e.g., dead hangs, farmer's walk with increasing weight, and wrist curls) along with core strengthening workouts (planks, Russian twists) can be beneficial. Practicing the farmer's carry with different weights and distances will also directly improve performance in this segment.
Wall Balls: To enhance his Wall Ball performance, Kenny should focus on explosive power and coordination. This can be achieved through medicine ball throws, squat presses, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that includes burpees and box jumps to increase cardiovascular endurance and power. Emphasizing squat depth and arm strength can also improve efficiency and speed.
Roxzone (Transition Times): Kenny's slower-than-average transition times suggest the need for improved overall fitness and efficiency in moving between exercises. Interval training that mimics the race layout, focusing on quick transitions between running and strength exercises, could help. Additionally, practicing mental and physical strategies to reduce rest times and increase urgency in transitions will be crucial.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Given Kenny's strong start but gradual slowdown in running segments, adopting a more conservative pace at the beginning could conserve energy for maintaining strength performance and consistency in later running segments. Interval training with a focus on pacing could help simulate race conditions and improve endurance.
Strength-Endurance Balance: Integrating circuit training that combines strength exercises with short bursts of running can help Kenny develop a better balance between his running and strength capabilities. This approach will enhance his ability to maintain running pace post-strength exercises.
Mental Preparation: Mental resilience plays a significant role in endurance races. Cognitive training, such as visualization techniques and setting mini-goals throughout the race, can help Kenny maintain focus and motivation, especially during challenging segments like the Sandbag Lunges and Farmer's Carry.
Recovery Focus: Implementing active recovery and stretching into the training plan, particularly focusing on muscle groups heavily utilized in the HYROX race, can improve flexibility, reduce injury risk, and enhance overall performance. Recovery strategies should also include nutrition and hydration optimization before and during the race.
By addressing these specific areas of improvement with targeted training strategies and adapting his race approach, Kenny Mayerhofer has the potential to elevate his performance in future HYROX races, particularly by turning identified weaknesses into strengths and achieving an even more impressive rank within his competitive field.