Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 World Championships Nice 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
225 similar athletes.
Performance Highlights
USA Men #190024 01:39:29
35th in
AG
| Top 4.2%
807th | Top 97.3%
-02:07
43:26
Run Total
-00:18
05:26
Avg. Lap
+00:34
05:12
Best Lap
+02:14
48:05
Workout Total
+00:17
06:00
Avg. Workout
+00:22
08:02
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 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.
Based on 225 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.
Based on 225 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Alexander Michael'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 Alexander Michael'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 225 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 Alexander Michael'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 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 Alexander Michael'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
04:22.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 225 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Michael Alexander's performance in the 2024 World Championships in Nice was commendable, placing him in the top 53% of all athletes and the top 42% within his age group. His overall time was 01:39:29, showcasing a strong combination of endurance and strength. Notably, Michael's total running time was 01:59 faster than average, indicating a pronounced running proficiency. However, the analysis suggests a mixed performance across various segments, highlighting both strengths in endurance events and areas needing improvement in strength-focused challenges. His pacing at the beginning was slightly slower than average but improved significantly as the race progressed, demonstrating a better finish than start. This suggests a potential for improving race strategy to distribute effort more evenly across the event. Michael's profile leans towards being a stronger runner, suggesting a need to focus more on strength training to balance his overall performance.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: Michael's performance in Wall Balls was significantly slower than desired, indicating a need to enhance both strength and technique. Focused training should include high-volume wall ball sets to improve endurance, targeting both squatting strength and shoulder stability. Incorporating exercises like thrusters and medicine ball cleans can also help improve power and efficiency in this segment.
Sandbag Lunges: The time taken to complete the Sandbag Lunges was notably slower, suggesting improvements in leg strength and endurance are necessary. Training should include weighted lunges, step-ups, and squats to build muscle endurance and resilience. Emphasizing unilateral leg exercises can also help address any imbalances and improve overall stability and strength during lunges.
Burpees Broad Jump: To improve in this area, Michael should focus on plyometric training to increase explosive strength and efficiency. Exercises like box jumps, broad jumps, and interval burpee drills can enhance his performance. Additionally, working on the technique of the broad jump and the transition into and out of the burpee can shave off valuable seconds.
Roxzone: The slower Roxzone time suggests that transition times between exercises could be improved. This could be addressed by practicing quick transitions in training sessions and improving overall fitness to maintain a higher intensity throughout the race. Incorporating circuit training with minimal rest between exercises can mimic race conditions and improve efficiency in transitions.
Race Strategies:
Even Pacing: Given Michael's stronger finish, a more evenly distributed pacing strategy might benefit his overall performance. Starting slightly faster and maintaining a more consistent pace could prevent early time losses.
Strength Training Focus: To balance his running proficiency, Michael should incorporate more strength-focused training into his routine, especially targeting weaknesses identified in the Wall Balls and Sandbag Lunges segments.
Technique Refinement: For segments like Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls, refining technique can lead to significant time savings. Regularly practicing these exercises with a focus on form and efficiency will be key.
Transition Efficiency: Improving the Roxzone segment by practicing faster transitions and reducing rest times between exercises can cut down overall time. This includes setting up equipment in a way that minimizes movement and time taken between exercises during training.
By focusing on these targeted areas of improvement and adjusting his race strategies accordingly, Michael Alexander can expect to see significant improvements in his future HYROX race performances. Consistent effort in addressing these areas, coupled with his demonstrated endurance capabilities, will be crucial to moving up in the rankings and achieving better race times.
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men