Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Melbourne 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 Wait Ryan'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 Wait Ryan'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 Wait Ryan'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 Wait Ryan'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
03:45.
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
Ryan Wait delivered a strong performance at the 2024 Melbourne HYROX, placing in the top 16% overall and the top 18% in his age group. His standout achievements were in strength-based exercises, particularly the Wall Balls, where he ranked in the 1st percentile, and the Ski Erg, where he finished significantly faster than average. However, his total running time was 31 seconds slower than average, indicating that he leans towards a strength-oriented profile rather than a balanced runner. An analysis of his initial running segments suggests he started slightly slower than average, which might have allowed for energy conservation but affected his overall pacing.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone: Ryan's time here was 1:45 slower than average, indicating room for improvement in transitions. To address this, focus on improving overall fitness and practicing transition drills. Implement high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to simulate race conditions and improve cardiovascular endurance.
Running: With a total running time slightly below average, Ryan should focus on enhancing his running efficiency. Incorporate tempo runs and fartlek training into the routine to improve speed and adaptability. Additionally, consider form-focused drills such as stride analysis and cadence optimization.
Sled Pull: Here, Ryan was 20 seconds slower than average. To enhance this segment, focus on upper body and core strength through exercises like deadlifts, bent-over rows, and core stability routines. Practice sled pull variations to improve technique and power output.
Sandbag Lunges: With a time 21 seconds slower than average, improving leg strength and endurance is crucial. Incorporate sandbag training drills, focusing on lunge variations and unilateral leg exercises such as Bulgarian split squats. Include plyometric exercises to enhance explosive power and stability.
Race Strategies
Optimize Transitions: Practice rapid transitions between exercise zones to reduce Roxzone time. Set up mock transition zones during training to simulate race conditions.
Pacing Strategy: Develop a pacing plan that maintains consistency in the initial running segments without compromising energy levels. Use negative splits strategy to conserve energy for later stages.
Compromised Running: Train for compromised running scenarios post-strength exercises. This can be achieved through brick workouts that combine running immediately after exercises like sled pulls and sandbag lunges to adapt the body to the fatigue.
Strength-Endurance Balance: Focus on workouts that integrate both strength and running, such as circuit training. This will help enhance overall performance and address the current imbalance between running and strength.