Season 22/23 2023 München (657) HYROX (533) Men (383) Balk Matthias

Balk Matthias Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 München 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

GER GER Flag Men 35-39 #132017 01:43:04 74th in AG | Top 83.1% 303rd | Top 79.1%
-03:25
46:55
Run Total
-00:24
05:52
Avg. Lap
-00:32
04:41
Best Lap
+05:22
49:08
Workout Total
+00:40
06:08
Avg. Workout
-01:59
07:06
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 Balk Matthias'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 Balk Matthias'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 Balk Matthias'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 Balk Matthias'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 06:52. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:59 Potential Improvement 58.0% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 03:59 10:46 to 06:47 58.0%
Sandbag Lunges 01:42 07:58 to 06:16 24.8%
Ski Erg 00:33 05:17 to 04:44 8.0%
Sled Push 00:18 03:49 to 03:31 4.4%
Sled Pull 00:15 06:15 to 06:00 3.6%
Rowing 00:05 05:15 to 05:10 1.2%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:24 to 02:24 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 07:24 to 07:24 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 46:55 to 46:55 0.0%

Splits Time

Balk Matthias Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:41 00:00 05:12 -00:31 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:17 04:41 04:42 +00:35 05:12 -00:31
Running 2 05:23 09:58 05:43 -00:20 09:54 +00:04
Sled Push 03:49 15:21 03:30 +00:19 15:37 -00:16
Running 3 06:05 19:10 06:18 -00:13 19:07 +00:03
Sled Pull 06:15 25:15 06:04 +00:11 25:25 -00:10
Running 4 06:10 31:30 06:17 -00:07 31:29 +00:01
Burpees Broad Jump 10:46 37:40 06:56 +03:50 37:46 -00:06
Running 5 05:57 48:26 06:32 -00:35 44:42 +03:44
Rowing 05:15 54:23 05:12 +00:03 51:14 +03:09
Running 6 05:57 59:38 06:22 -00:25 56:26 +03:12
Farmers Carry 02:24 01:05:35 02:35 -00:11 01:02:48 +02:47
Running 7 05:46 01:07:59 06:20 -00:34 01:05:23 +02:36
Sandbag Lunges 07:58 01:13:45 06:25 +01:33 01:11:43 +02:02
Running 8 06:59 01:21:43 07:29 -00:30 01:18:08 +03:35
Wall Balls 07:24 01:28:42 08:22 -00:58 01:25:37 +03:05
Roxzone 07:06 01:43:04 09:05 -01:59 01:43:04
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Matthias Balk had a respectable performance in the Hyrox race in München. He finished with an overall time of 01:43:04, placing him in the top 56% of 533 athletes. In his age group (35-39), he ranked in the top 63% out of 116 athletes.

One notable highlight is his total running time of 00:46:55, which was 01:43 faster than the average. This suggests that Matthias has a strong running profile and should continue to focus on improving his running abilities. His best running lap was completed in an impressive time of 00:04:41, which was 00:21 faster than the average.

Segments to Improve


Based on the splits analysis, the segments where Matthias lost the most time were the Burpees Broad Jump, Sandbag Lunges, and Ski Erg. To improve his performance in these segments, he should focus on specific training strategies and techniques.

1. Burpees Broad Jump:
Matthias took 04:15 longer than the average time in this segment. To improve his performance, he can incorporate the following drills and exercises:
- Practice explosive burpees to improve speed and power.
- Strengthen his legs and core muscles through exercises like squats, lunges, and planks.
- Focus on improving his jumping technique to maximize distance and efficiency.

2. Sandbag Lunges:
Matthias took 01:36 longer than the average time in this segment. To enhance his performance, he can implement the following training strategies:
- Incorporate weighted lunges into his training routine to build leg strength and endurance.
- Focus on maintaining proper form and posture during the lunges to minimize energy expenditure.
- Practice carrying and maneuvering sandbags to improve efficiency in the segment.

3. Ski Erg:
Matthias took 00:39 longer than the average time in this segment. To improve his performance, he can try the following techniques:
- Include regular ski erg workouts in his training routine to build endurance and improve technique.
- Focus on maintaining a consistent and efficient rhythm while using the ski erg.
- Incorporate interval training on the ski erg to improve speed and stamina.

Strategies


To optimize his performance during the race, Matthias can implement the following strategies:

1. Pacing:
Matthias should ensure he maintains a consistent and sustainable pace throughout the race. It is important to avoid starting too fast and burning out later on. He can use his strong running profile to his advantage and focus on maintaining a steady speed.

2. Transitions:
To minimize time spent in the roxzone, Matthias should work on improving his overall fitness and transition time. This will help him maintain momentum and avoid unnecessary delays during the race.

3. Mental Preparation:
Matthias should focus on mental preparation techniques to stay motivated and focused during the race. This can include visualization exercises, positive self-talk, and setting small achievable goals throughout the race.

4. Race-specific Training:
Matthias should tailor his training routine to mimic the specific challenges of the Hyrox race. This can include incorporating exercises that closely resemble the race segments, such as burpees, lunges, sled pushes, and wall balls.

By implementing these strategies, focusing on specific training techniques, and improving his performance in the identified segments, Matthias can continue to enhance his overall performance in future races.

Race History

Explore your race history splits in detail below. The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split. This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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