Fau Simon
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Paris 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.
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 Fau Simon'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 Fau Simon'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 Fau Simon'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 Fau Simon'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
05:17.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:06
Potential Improvement
58.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Simon Fau, a HYROX competitor in the age group 35-39, delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Paris event. He ranked in the top 71% of 1579 athletes overall and 74% in his age group. Simon demonstrated a more robust strength profile, excelling in exercises such as Wall Balls, Sandbag Lunges, and Farmers Carry, where he surpassed the average times. However, his running profile could use some improvement, as indicated by his Total Running Time which was 01:58 slower than average. It appears Simon started the race at a slightly slower pace than average, which may have impacted his overall running time.
Segments to Improve
- Running: Simon's running performance, on the whole, was slower than average. He could benefit from incorporating speed training into his regime. Intervals, tempo runs, and hill repeats will help improve his pace. Additionally, a focus on running form, particularly during the latter half of the race, could aid in maintaining speed.
- Sled Pull: This segment was Simon's weakest, with a time 01:04 slower than average. To enhance his performance in this area, Simon could incorporate more strength training, particularly focusing on his back and leg muscles. Deadlifts, squats, and power cleans would be particularly useful.
- Sled Push: Simon was 00:34 slower than average in this segment. Again, strengthening the lower body and core can significantly improve performance in sled pushes. Also, practicing the proper form and technique for this exercise could lead to improved times.
- Roxzone: Although Simon was slightly faster than average in this segment, there is room for improvement. This segment indicates overall fitness and transition times. Increasing his general fitness level through a balanced routine of strength, flexibility, and endurance training could help improve his transition times.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Simon was slightly faster than average in this segment, but there is still potential for improvement. Plyometric exercises can enhance lower body strength and explosiveness, which are crucial for this exercise. Box jumps and jump squats would be particularly beneficial.
Race Strategies
For future races, Simon could benefit from the following strategies:
- Improve Pacing: Simon started the race slightly slower than average. He could benefit from focusing on starting at a quicker pace and maintaining it throughout the race.
- Strength Training: As Simon has shown a strength in fitness exercises, he should capitalize on this by further improving his strength. This will also help him in the running segments, as a stronger body is better able to maintain form and pace.
- Transition Practice: Simon should also focus on practicing transitions between exercises to reduce downtime. This can be achieved by incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts into his routine, which mimic the quick transitions between high-intensity exercises in a race.
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