Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Karlsruhe 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
785 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 785 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 785 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Petzold Sara'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 Petzold Sara'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 785 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 Petzold Sara'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 Petzold Sara'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
07:28.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 785 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Sara Petzold showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Karlsruhe HYROX, finishing in the top 24% of all athletes and top 20% in her age group, a testament to her dedication and skill. Her overall time of 01:42:04, while impressive, suggests areas for improvement, especially in running, where her total time was 04:24 slower than the average. This indicates a stronger proficiency in strength-based exercises as evidenced by faster-than-average times in the Sled Push, Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, and Wall Balls. Her pacing throughout the race suggests a need for better stamina and pacing strategy in running segments, possibly indicating an overly cautious start or inconsistent pacing. Sara seems to have a hybrid profile but leans more towards strength; thus, enhancing her running endurance and speed could balance her performance profile.
Segments to Improve:
Total Running Time: Sara's running segments consistently lagged behind the average, highlighting a need for improved running efficiency and endurance. Incorporating interval training, with a mix of short sprints and long-distance runs, can help improve both speed and stamina. Fartlek training, a form of continuous training with varying intensity, can also be beneficial for improving pacing and endurance.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was significantly slower than the average, suggesting a need for improved explosive strength and technique. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and jump squats, can enhance explosive power, while practicing burpees with a focus on form can increase efficiency. Additionally, incorporating broad jump drills to improve jumping distance and technique will directly impact this segment's performance.
Sandbag Lunges: Despite being a strength-based exercise, Sara's performance in this area was below optimal. This could indicate fatigue affecting her performance in later segments or a need for improved muscular endurance and balance. Implementing weighted lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and stability exercises into her training routine can improve both strength and balance, enhancing her performance in this segment.
Race Strategies:
Improved Pacing: Analyzing her splits, Sara should work on a more consistent pacing strategy for her runs, avoiding starting too slow or speeding up inconsistently. Training with a heart rate monitor to maintain a steady effort level across all running segments could ensure more consistent pacing.
Transition Efficiency: With a Roxzone time faster than average, Sara demonstrates good transition efficiency between exercises. However, focusing on minimizing rest time and practicing swift transitions between different types of exercises could still shave seconds off her overall time. Drills simulating race-day transitions under fatigue can help improve this further.
Strength-Endurance Balance: Given Sara's stronger performance in strength exercises, incorporating more endurance-focused strength training, like circuit training with minimal rest between sets, can help improve her stamina while maintaining her strength advantage. This approach will ensure she doesn't lose time in strength segments while improving her running segments.
By addressing these specific areas with targeted training and strategic adjustments, Sara Petzold can significantly enhance her performance in future HYROX races, leveraging her strengths while mitigating her weaknesses for a more balanced and competitive showing.
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 Women