Visokoborskis Boriss Hyrox Result

Overall Performance

Boriss Visokoborskis has demonstrated an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, finishing in the top 37% of 4107 athletes overall and within the top 43% of his age group (35-39). His overall time was 01:27:49, with his total running time being 00:46:16, which is 02:26 slower than the average. His best running lap was completed in 00:04:47.

The start of his race was strong, with his first four segments (Running 1, Ski Erg, Running 2, Sled Push) all faster than the average times. This indicates that Boriss begins the race with high energy and a good pace. However, towards the latter half of the race, his running times begin to slip, suggesting he may be starting the race too fast, leading to fatigue in the later stages.

It is also worth noting that his strength-based exercises, such as the Sled Push and Pull and the Burpees Broad Jump, were all completed in significantly faster times than the average. This suggests that Boriss is more of a strength-based athlete and could benefit from focusing more on his running training.

Segments to Improve

The running segments, particularly towards the latter half of the race, were consistently slower than the average times. This suggests that Boriss may be suffering from fatigue and could benefit from endurance training. Some specific strategies to improve running times could include:

• Interval Training: Training in short, intense bursts followed by rest periods can help build stamina and speed. Boriss could include interval runs in his training routine, for example, running at a high intensity for one minute, followed by two minutes of walking or jogging, repeated ten times.
• Long Distance Runs: Incorporating longer, slower runs into his training could help build endurance and improve his overall running time. Boriss could aim to include a long run in his training once a week, gradually increasing the distance each time.

The Wall Balls segment also showed room for improvement, with Boriss completing this in 00:07:31, which was 00:48 slower than the average. To improve this, Boriss could:

• Practice Wall Balls: Regular practice of the exercise will help improve form and speed. He could aim to include Wall Balls in his strength training sessions, focusing on his form and aiming to increase the number of reps he can do in a set amount of time.
• Strengthen Core Muscles: Wall Balls require strong core muscles, so including exercises such as planks, crunches, and Russian twists in his training could help improve his performance in this area.

Race Strategies

Based on Boriss's performance in this race, several strategies could be implemented for improved performance in future races:

• Pacing: Boriss could aim to start the race at a slightly slower pace to conserve energy for the later stages. This could help improve his running times in the latter half of the race and prevent fatigue.
• Transition Times: Boriss could work on reducing his transition times, or 'roxzone', which was slower than average in this race. This could involve practicing quick transitions between exercises in his training sessions.
• Strength and Endurance Training: As Boriss appears to be more of a strength-based athlete, he could benefit from incorporating more endurance training, particularly running, into his routine. This could help balance his abilities and improve his overall performance.