Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Taipei 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.
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 1000 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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Cheung Brenda'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 Cheung Brenda'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 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 Cheung Brenda'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 Cheung Brenda'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
03:42.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Brenda Cheung's performance in the 2024 Taipei HYROX race within the 50-54 age group showcases a commendable blend of endurance and strength, positioning her in the top 13% of all athletes and 2nd in her age group. A notable strength lies in her total running time, which is 00:30 faster than average, indicating a strong runner profile. However, her initial pacing in Running 1 was slower than average, suggesting a cautious start. Brenda appears to have a hybrid profile with a leaning towards running, but there is room for improvement in strength-focused segments to achieve a more balanced performance.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: Brenda's performance in Wall Balls was significantly slower than average, indicating a need for improved strength and technique. To enhance performance, focus on exercises like air squats, thrusters, and medicine ball cleans to build lower body and core strength. Incorporating plyometric exercises such as box jumps and jump squats will also help improve explosiveness. Practicing the wall ball technique, focusing on efficient movement and minimizing rest times, can also be beneficial.
Rowing: To improve rowing time, Brenda should focus on enhancing her cardiovascular endurance and rowing technique. Interval training on the rowing machine, with a mix of short, high-intensity bursts and longer, steady-state sessions, can help. Technique drills, emphasizing a strong leg drive and efficient stroke recovery, will also be crucial.
Ski Erg: Improvements in Ski Erg performance can come from targeted upper body and core strengthening exercises, such as pull-ups, lat pulldowns, and planks. Incorporating Ski Erg intervals into training, focusing on maintaining a high stroke rate without sacrificing form, can help improve efficiency and endurance.
Sled Pull: To enhance sled pull times, Brenda should focus on building lower body strength and power through exercises like deadlifts, squats, and sled pushes. Practicing the sled pull with varying weights and distances can also help improve technique and endurance in this segment.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Since Brenda started slower in the initial running segment, working on a more aggressive start could lead to an overall time improvement. Establishing a consistent pace that challenges her without leading to early fatigue will be key. Practice pacing strategies in training, simulating race conditions to find the optimal pace for each segment.
Transition and Recovery: To improve the Roxzone time, focus on efficient transitions between exercises and running segments. This includes practicing quick changes of equipment and using active recovery techniques to lower heart rate quickly. Incorporating transition drills into workouts can help minimize rest times and improve overall fitness.
Strength and Endurance Balance: Given Brenda's runner profile, integrating more strength-focused training while maintaining her running performance will be crucial. This can include adding more weight training sessions focused on compound movements and using cross-training methods like cycling or swimming to enhance cardiovascular endurance without overloading on running volume.
Technical Skills: For segments like Wall Balls and Rowing, where technique significantly impacts performance, dedicating time to skill development sessions with a coach or using instructional videos can provide valuable insights into efficiency improvements.
By addressing these areas of improvement with targeted training and strategic race planning, Brenda Cheung can build on her strong foundation to achieve even greater success in future HYROX races.