Roper Carla
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London 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
866 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 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 866 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 866 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Roper Carla'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 Roper Carla'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 866 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 Roper Carla'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 Roper Carla'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
06:49.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
05:08
Potential Improvement
75.3%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Carla Roper's performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London event places her in the top 70% of all athletes and the top 76% within her age group, indicating a solid overall performance. However, her total running time was 03:27 slower than the average, suggesting that her running ability, particularly over longer distances, may require focused improvement. Despite this, her exceptional performances in the Wall Balls and Roxzone segments, where she far exceeded the average times, demonstrate her strengths in both high-intensity strength exercises and efficient transitions between exercises. Carla exhibits a hybrid profile with a tilt towards strength-based activities but shows room for improvement in her running endurance and speed.
Segments to Improve:
- Total Running Time: Carla's running segments consistently lag behind the average, indicating a need for enhanced endurance and speed. Incorporating interval training, with a mix of short sprints and longer, steady-state runs, can improve both speed and aerobic capacity. Tempo runs and fartlek training will also help in building endurance. Additionally, focusing on running form through drills like high knees, butt kicks, and strides might enhance efficiency.
- Farmers Carry: To improve the Farmers Carry, Carla should work on grip strength, core stability, and overall endurance. Exercises like dead hangs, farmer's walks with progressively heavier weights, and core strengthening routines will be beneficial. Also, practicing the carry with varied paces can help in adapting to different race paces.
- Sled Pull: Despite being one of Carla's better segments, there's room for improvement. Increased leg strength and power are crucial. Implementing exercises like heavy sled drags, squats, and lunges into her training regimen will build the necessary lower body strength. Power cleans and deadlifts will also aid in developing explosive power required for more efficient sled pulls.
- Ski Erg: To enhance performance in the Ski Erg segment, Carla should focus on improving her upper body strength and endurance. Specific exercises include pull-ups, bent-over rows, and lat pulldowns. Additionally, incorporating interval training on the Ski Erg machine will help improve both technique and endurance.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Carla's splits suggest that she might benefit from a more conservative start, allowing her to conserve energy for a stronger finish in the latter stages of the race. This strategy could prevent early fatigue and maintain a steadier pace throughout the event.
- Transitions (Roxzone): While Carla excels in transitions, continuous focus on minimizing time spent between exercises will ensure this remains a strength. Practicing quick changes from running to strength exercises in training can simulate race conditions and improve efficiency.
- Strength and Endurance Balance: Given Carla's hybrid profile, maintaining a balanced training regimen that equally emphasizes strength and running endurance will be crucial. Implementing cross-training activities, such as cycling or swimming, can also aid in building aerobic capacity without the added impact of running.
- Recovery: Implementing adequate recovery strategies, including stretching, foam rolling, and appropriate nutrition, will be vital in sustaining high levels of training and avoiding injury. Active recovery days should be incorporated into her training plan to allow for muscle repair and growth.
By focusing on these targeted improvements and strategies, Carla Roper can build on her strengths and address her weaknesses, potentially leading to improved performance in future HYROX events.
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
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