Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Incheon 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
KOR Men #122009 01:30:59🥉 in
AG
| Top 1.9%
95th | Top 59.7%
+04:32
49:28
Run Total
+00:35
06:11
Avg. Lap
-00:33
04:14
Best Lap
-04:26
34:09
Workout Total
-00:33
04:16
Avg. Workout
-00:06
07:27
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 Kim Byungsoo'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 Kim Byungsoo'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 Kim Byungsoo'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 Kim Byungsoo'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
07:01.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Byungsoo Kim showed a commendable performance at the 2024 Incheon HYROX, securing a top 43% overall rank and an impressive 3rd in his age group. His prowess in strength-based exercises is evident, with standout performances in the Burpees Broad Jump and Sandbag Lunges segments, placing him in the top percentile ranks. However, Byungsoo's total running time was notably slower than average, indicating a stronger inclination towards strength rather than endurance or speed. This profile suggests a hybrid athlete with a significant leaning towards strength. His initial running segment was faster than average, suggesting a possible too fast start, which could have impacted his endurance in later stages.
Segments to Improve:
Total Running Time: Byungsoo's running segments, particularly in the latter half of the race, were significantly slower than average. To improve, focus on endurance training, incorporating long, slow runs to build aerobic capacity, and interval training to enhance speed and recovery. Drills such as hill repeats and tempo runs are also beneficial for improving running economy.
Sled Pull: Despite his strength, Byungsoo lost time in this segment. Incorporating more targeted posterior chain exercises, like deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and pull-throughs, can enhance his pulling power. Practicing with the sled pull directly, focusing on maintaining a consistent posture and powerful leg drive, will also aid performance.
Rowing: Rowing performance can be improved with technique adjustments and specific conditioning. Emphasizing leg drive, maintaining a strong core, and ensuring a smooth, continuous motion can enhance efficiency. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the rower will improve cardiovascular capacity and rowing power.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Byungsoo should aim for a more conservative start to conserve energy for the later stages of the race. Implementing a pacing strategy that accounts for maintaining a steady effort across running segments can prevent early fatigue and ensure a more consistent performance throughout.
Transition and Roxzone: Minimizing time in the Roxzone by practicing swift transitions between exercises can shave crucial seconds off the overall time. Setting up a mock transition area during training sessions to simulate race-day conditions will help improve efficiency and reduce rest periods.
Strength-Endurance Balance: Given Byungsoo's strength inclination, integrating more endurance training without neglecting strength work is key. A balanced training schedule that includes both elements, with a slight increase in focus on endurance, will help improve his overall performance. Hybrid workouts combining strength exercises with short, intense cardio intervals can be particularly effective.
Byungsoo Kim has demonstrated notable strengths in his race performance but also has clear areas for improvement. By focusing on endurance training, refining technique in weaker segments, and implementing effective race-day strategies, Byungsoo can transform these weaknesses into strengths and achieve a more balanced and competitive performance in future HYROX events.