Piks Branden
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Chicago Navy Pier 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.
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 Piks Branden'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 Piks Branden'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 Piks Branden'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 Piks Branden'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
03:19.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:33
Potential Improvement
46.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance
Branden Piks has shown an impressive performance in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier HYROX event, ranking in the top 24% of all athletes and top 30% in his age group. His overall time was 01:24:49, which is quite competitive. A closer look at his performance shows that his total running time was 00:41:25, which was 01:05 faster than the average competitor. This indicates that Branden has a strong runner profile and excels in this area of the race. However, his performance in the Roxzone segment was slightly slower than average, indicating room for improvement in transition time and overall fitness.
Upon analysis of his pacing, it appears that Branden started the race at a considerably faster pace than the average competitor in the first running segment. As the race progressed, his speed gradually slowed down closer to the average pace. This suggests that Branden might be starting out too fast and could benefit from a more balanced pacing strategy to conserve energy for the later stages of the race.
Segments to Improve
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was significantly slower than average. Branden could benefit from incorporating more plyometric exercises into his training routine to increase power and explosiveness. This can include exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and power skipping. Additionally, practicing the burpees broad jump movement itself in a fatigued state could help improve performance in this area during the race.
- Roxzone: Branden's transition time was slightly slower than average. To improve this, he should focus on developing efficient transition techniques and increasing general fitness levels. Interval training with short rest periods can help enhance recovery and transition times. Additionally, practicing the specific transitions between exercises could also be beneficial.
- Sandbag Lunges: This segment was also slower than average, indicating a potential weakness in lower body strength and endurance. Incorporating more lower body strength training (such as squats, deadlifts, and lunges) and endurance exercises (like hill repeats and long distance running) into the training routine could help improve performance in this area.
- Sled Pull: To improve in this segment, Branden could benefit from specific strength training focusing on the muscles involved in sled pulling, such as the back, glutes, and hamstrings. Exercises might include deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and resistance band pull-aparts.
Race Strategies
For future races, it's recommended that Branden focuses on pacing himself more evenly throughout the race, rather than starting out at a much faster pace. This could help conserve energy for the more challenging segments later in the race. He should also try to minimize rest times in the Roxzone, which could be achieved through improved fitness levels and efficient transition techniques.
In terms of training, incorporating more plyometric, lower body strength, and endurance exercises could help improve performance in the identified weak segments. Additionally, practicing the specific movements involved in these segments (particularly in a fatigued state) could help prepare the body for the demands of the race.
Ready to conquer your next race?
Unlock your potential with our pace calculator tool, designed to help you craft your ideal race splits and propel yourself to new heights.
Pace Calculator