Casal Salva Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Madrid 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.

Season 23/24 2024 Madrid (1193) HYROX (1021) Men (712) Casal Salva

ESP ESP Flag Men #124019 01:34:05 17th in AG | Top 2.4% 521st | Top 73.2%

Performance Highlights

-00:39
45:49
Run Total
-00:03
05:44
Avg. Lap
+00:39
05:32
Best Lap
+00:00
39:49
Workout Total
+00:00
04:58
Avg. Workout
+00:37
08:30
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 Casal Salva'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 Casal Salva'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 Casal Salva'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 Casal Salva'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 02:08. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

00:40 Potential Improvement 31.3% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 00:40 06:31 to 05:51 31.3%
Run Total 00:34 45:49 to 45:15 26.6%
Sled Push 00:30 03:35 to 03:05 23.4%
Sled Pull 00:14 05:31 to 05:17 10.9%
Farmers Carry 00:06 02:24 to 02:18 4.7%
Rowing 00:03 05:00 to 04:57 2.3%
Sandbag Lunges 00:01 05:31 to 05:30 0.8%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:33 to 04:33 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 06:44 to 06:44 0.0%

Splits Time

Casal Salva Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 06:14 00:00 04:53 +01:21 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:33 06:14 04:33 +00:00 04:53 +01:21
Running 2 05:32 10:47 05:21 +00:11 09:26 +01:21
Sled Push 03:35 16:19 03:12 +00:23 14:47 +01:32
Running 3 05:32 19:54 05:51 -00:19 17:59 +01:55
Sled Pull 05:31 25:26 05:29 +00:02 23:50 +01:36
Running 4 05:43 30:57 05:51 -00:08 29:19 +01:38
Burpees Broad Jump 06:31 36:40 06:07 +00:24 35:10 +01:30
Running 5 05:38 43:11 06:03 -00:25 41:17 +01:54
Rowing 05:00 48:49 05:00 +00:00 47:20 +01:29
Running 6 05:38 53:49 05:52 -00:14 52:20 +01:29
Farmers Carry 02:24 59:27 02:23 +00:01 58:12 +01:15
Running 7 05:35 01:01:51 05:51 -00:16 01:00:35 +01:16
Sandbag Lunges 05:31 01:07:26 05:42 -00:11 01:06:26 +01:00
Running 8 06:00 01:12:57 06:41 -00:41 01:12:08 +00:49
Wall Balls 06:44 01:18:57 07:23 -00:39 01:18:49 +00:08
Roxzone 08:30 01:34:05 07:53 +00:37 01:34:05
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Salva Casal showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Madrid HYROX race, landing in the top 55% overall and top 54% in his age group. A detailed review of his performance highlights a stronger inclination towards running, as evidenced by his total running time being 01:02 faster than average. However, his initial pacing appeared to be slower, particularly in the first running segment, which suggests a cautious start. Over the course of the race, Salva managed to improve his pacing, as seen in the later running segments where he consistently outperformed the average times. This indicates a hybrid profile with a slight lean towards running, suggesting that while running is a strength, there is room for improvement in the strength-based exercises and transitions (Roxzone).

Segments to Improve:

  • Roxzone: The Roxzone time indicates longer transition periods or rest times between exercises. To improve, focus on reducing rest times through high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that mimics the race layout. Incorporate exercises like quick feet drills, transition simulations from running to strength exercises, and vice versa to enhance agility and reduce transition times.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was notably slower. Improve power and efficiency by incorporating plyometric drills such as box jumps, squat jumps, and broad jumps. Focus on form with burpees to ensure minimal energy wastage – practicing burpees with a focus on explosive upward movement and a broad jump forward can help. Also, core strengthening exercises will support better stability and power during each jump.
  • Sled Push & Sled Pull: These segments indicate a need for stronger lower body and core strength. Incorporate weighted sled pushes and pulls in training, gradually increasing the weight to build strength. Also, exercises like heavy squats, deadlifts, and farmer's walks can reinforce the specific muscles used in these challenges. Ensure proper form to maximize efficiency and power output.
  • Sandbag Lunges & Wall Balls: For these exercises, focus on functional training that enhances endurance, stability, and strength. Include lunges with varying weights and distances, and practice wall balls with a focus on squat depth and throwing power. Core exercises will also aid in stability and power for these segments.

Race Strategies:

  • Start Stronger: Given the initial slow pacing, aim to start slightly faster in the running segments to avoid playing catch-up. However, balance this with the knowledge of one’s limits to prevent early burnout.
  • Transitions: Practice quick transitions between running and strength exercises in training to minimize Roxzone time. This can include setting up mock transition zones in training environments to simulate race conditions.
  • Endurance and Strength Balance: Given Salva's hybrid profile, a balanced focus on both endurance running and strength training is crucial. Incorporate at least two sessions a week focused on strength training, specifically targeting muscle groups and movements involved in the race’s strength segments.
  • Pacing Strategy: Analyze the race's split times to identify segments where performance dips or improves significantly. Use this analysis to adjust pacing, ensuring energy conservation for segments that are historically slower and pushing harder on stronger segments.

By addressing these targeted areas of improvement and implementing strategic race strategies, Salva Casal can expect to see significant enhancements in his HYROX race performance. Consistency, focused training, and race simulation will be key to turning these insights into tangible results.

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