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
998 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 Women
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 998 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 998 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Villarroel López Paula'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 Villarroel López Paula'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 998 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 Villarroel López Paula'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 Women
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 Villarroel López Paula'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
03:54.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 998 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Paula Villarroel López showcased commendable athleticism in the 2024 Madrid HYROX, finishing in the top 19% overall and 22% in her age group. Her performance highlights include exceptional proficiency in the Burpees Broad Jump, Rowing, and Sandbag Lunges, where she significantly outperformed the average. This indicates a strong skill set in high-intensity, explosive exercises. However, her total running time was slightly slower than average, suggesting that while she has considerable strength, her running could be improved. Paula's pacing appeared to start slower in the initial running segment but improved as the race progressed. Her roxzone time indicates longer transitions between exercises, suggesting a need for enhanced overall fitness and efficiency in transitions. Paula appears to have a hybrid profile with a slight inclination towards strength exercises over running.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: To improve transition times, Paula should focus on metabolic conditioning workouts that mimic the varied intensity of a HYROX race. Circuit training that combines strength exercises with short, high-intensity running intervals can help. Additionally, practicing specific transition drills, where she quickly moves from one exercise to another, can decrease roxzone time.
Total Running Time: Paula's running times suggest room for improvement. Interval running workouts are recommended to enhance her running endurance and speed. Workouts like 400 to 800-meter repeats at a pace faster than her race pace, with short rest intervals, can be beneficial. Incorporating hill sprints and tempo runs will also improve her running strength and efficiency.
Sled Push & Sled Pull: These segments were slower than average, indicating a need for improved leg and core strength. For the sled push, high-resistance leg press workouts and weighted sled pushes focusing on explosive power can help. For sled pulls, incorporating deadlifts, weighted lunges, and practice with the weighted sled pull focusing on a consistent, powerful stride will be beneficial. Ensuring proper form and engaging the core during these exercises will maximize efficiency and power transmission.
Race Strategies:
Start Strong: Focus on starting the race with a slightly faster pace than comfortable to avoid being significantly slower in the initial running segment. This doesn't mean sprinting but finding a solid, manageable pace that's slightly more aggressive.
Transitions: Practice efficient transitions between exercises by setting up mock transition zones in training. The goal is to minimize rest and adjust quicker to the next exercise, enhancing roxzone performance.
Pacing: Use a smartwatch or heart rate monitor to keep track of pacing and heart rate during the race. Aim to maintain a consistent effort throughout the race, avoiding significant drops in pace, especially in the running segments.
Strength and Running Balance: Given Paula's hybrid profile, she should aim for a balanced training regimen that does not overly favor strength or running. Incorporating two to three days of focused running training alongside strength and conditioning work will help achieve a more balanced performance.
By focusing on these key areas and implementing the suggested strategies, Paula Villarroel López can significantly improve her future HYROX race performances, turning potential weaknesses into strengths and achieving a more balanced athletic profile.