Overall Performance
Hannah Friggel had a strong performance in the 2023 Dallas HYROX race, finishing with an overall rank of 128 out of 703 athletes, placing her in the top 18% of all competitors. In her age group (30-34), she ranked 26th, placing in the top 16% of 160 athletes. Her overall time was 01:31:34, with a total running time of 00:52:32, which was 07:35 slower than the average for her finish time.
Hannah's best running lap was 00:05:04, which was only 5 seconds slower than the average. Her performance on the Ski Erg and Sled Push segments was particularly strong, with times of 00:04:54 and 00:02:14, respectively. She was faster than the average on both of these segments.
Segments to Improve
Based on the splits analysis, the segments where Hannah lost the most time were Running 3, Running 4, Running 8, Running 5, Running 6, Running 7, and Running 2. These segments should be the focus for improvement in her training.
To improve her running performance, Hannah should incorporate specific exercises and drills to enhance her speed and endurance. Interval training, such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can help improve her running speed. Additionally, incorporating strength training exercises that target the muscles used in running, such as squats, lunges, and calf raises, can help improve her overall running performance.
For the segments that involve strength exercises, such as the Sled Push, Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, and Sandbag Lunges, Hannah has shown strength and performed better than the average. However, she can still work on improving her time in these segments by focusing on enhancing her overall strength and power. Exercises such as deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and weighted squats can help improve her strength for these specific movements.
Strategies
During the race, Hannah should focus on pacing herself appropriately to avoid burning out too early. It appears that she may have started too fast in some of the running segments, as she lost time in the later segments. By maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race, she can improve her overall performance.
Additionally, Hannah should pay attention to her transitions in the roxzone. While she performed better than the average in this segment, she can still work on improving her transition time to minimize any time lost.
In summary, Hannah Friggel had a strong performance in the 2023 Dallas HYROX race. To improve her performance, she should focus on improving her running speed and endurance through interval training and incorporating strength exercises that target the muscles used in running. She should also continue to capitalize on her strength in the strength-based segments and work on improving her transitions in the roxzone. By implementing these strategies, Hannah can continue to excel in future races.