Gómez Zarza León Felipe Hyrox Result

Overall Performance:

León Felipe Gómez Zarza exhibited a commendable effort in the 2024 Mexico City HYROX event, landing him in the top 41% of all competitors and top 48% in his age group. His total running time was 34 seconds faster than average, indicating a strong running profile. However, his performance in the Roxzone and several strength-based exercises, including the Sled Pull and Sled Push, suggests room for improvement in overall fitness and transition times. Gómez Zarza’s pacing appeared to start slower in the initial running segment but significantly improved, demonstrating his ability to manage and distribute his energy effectively throughout the race.

Segments to Improve:

• Roxzone: The Roxzone time was significantly slower than average, indicating slower transitions or excess rest. To improve, Gómez Zarza should focus on enhancing overall fitness with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to boost endurance and recovery time. Transition drills, where he practices quickly moving from one exercise to the next, can also decrease Roxzone time.
• Sled Pull: A notable area for improvement, this segment requires both technique adjustment and strength enhancement. Incorporating more posterior chain exercises such as deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and pull-throughs can increase the necessary strength. Practicing the actual sled pull with varying weights and focusing on maintaining a consistent posture can improve efficiency and speed.
• Sled Push: Similar to the sled pull, this requires a focus on lower body strength and efficiency. Quadriceps and core strengthening exercises such as squats, lunges, and planks, along with regular sled push drills with an emphasis on maintaining a low, powerful stance, will be beneficial.
• Ski Erg: To enhance performance in this segment, specific conditioning for upper body and core endurance is necessary. Incorporating exercises like lat pulldowns, seated rows, and cable core rotations can build the required muscle groups. Technique work on the Ski Erg machine, focusing on powerful, efficient strokes, will also help reduce time.

Race Strategies:

• Start Strong but Steady: Given Gómez Zarza’s tendency to start slower, focusing on a slightly more aggressive start without overexerting can help gain a better position early on. This approach requires balancing speed and energy conservation to maintain performance throughout the race.
• Transition Efficiency: Minimizing time spent in the Roxzone is crucial. This can be achieved by practicing quick transitions between exercises during training sessions, focusing on the immediate switch from running to strength exercises and vice versa without unnecessary delays.
• Mid-Race Strength Management: Given the identified segments for improvement, strategically managing effort in strength segments can conserve energy for running, where Gómez Zarza shows strength. Incorporating brief, focused rests before strength exercises can help maintain a steady pace without significant drops in performance.
• Endurance Training: Enhancing overall endurance through longer, mixed-modality training sessions will help improve both the running and strength segments. These sessions should mimic race conditions as closely as possible to accustom Gómez Zarza to the demands of the race.

By focusing on these targeted improvements and strategies, León Felipe Gómez Zarza can transform identified weaknesses into strengths, potentially improving his ranking and overall performance in future HYROX events.