Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Washington - North American Championships 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 Men
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 Men
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 Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Sohng Daniel'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 Sohng Daniel'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 Men
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 Sohng Daniel'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 Men
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 Sohng Daniel'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
03:48.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Daniel Sohng's performance at the 2024 Washington - North American Championships showcases a well-balanced athlete with a slight leaning towards strength over running. Finishing in the top 50% overall and 13th in his age group indicates a strong competitive edge. However, a closer look at the total running time, which is 00:19 slower than average, suggests room for improvement in running efficiency and endurance. His best running lap was notably faster than average, indicating a strong start but possibly an inconsistent pace throughout the race. The Roxzone time being slower than average indicates potential improvements in overall fitness and transition speed. Daniel's performance in strength-focused events like the Sled Push and Pull highlights his strength capabilities, suggesting a hybrid athlete profile but with a need to enhance running performance and race strategy.
Segments to Improve:
Total Running Time & Roxzone: To improve running endurance, Daniel should incorporate interval training and tempo runs into his routine. Interval training, such as 400m repeats with rest periods, can enhance speed and recovery. Tempo runs at a comfortably hard pace for 20-40 minutes will build endurance. For Roxzone, practicing quick transitions between exercises and incorporating circuit training with minimal rest can mimic the race-day scenario, improving overall fitness and reducing transition times.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment showed significant room for improvement. Incorporating lunges with increasing weights and walking lunges into training can build leg muscle endurance and strength. Also, practicing lunges after a short running session can simulate race conditions, helping in maintaining form and speed even when fatigued.
Wall Balls: To improve in Wall Balls, focusing on squat depth and explosive power is key. Exercises like air squats, weighted squats, and thrusters can help build the necessary leg and core strength. Practicing wall balls as part of a circuit, immediately following a cardiovascular exercise (e.g., running or rowing), will help adapt to performing under fatigue.
Ski Erg: Although not the weakest segment, there's room for improvement. Enhancing technique through drills focusing on arm pull length and power, as well as core engagement, will help. Interval training on the Ski Erg, alternating between high intensity and recovery periods, will improve endurance and power output.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Daniel should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Starting strong is good, but it's vital to distribute energy evenly across all segments. Using a heart rate monitor to stay within a target zone can help manage effort levels efficiently.
Strength Before Endurance: Given Daniel's strength in the strength-focused segments, incorporating a routine where he practices running after strength exercises can help improve his ability to transition between exercises seamlessly and perform well even when fatigued.
Transitions: Simulating race-day conditions by setting up a mini-circuit that mimics the race layout at home or a training facility can help reduce Roxzone times. Practicing moving quickly and efficiently between exercises, with minimal rest, will enhance transition speed.
Mental Preparation: Mental resilience plays a crucial role in endurance races. Visualization techniques, where Daniel imagines himself moving swiftly between segments and maintaining a strong pace, can be beneficial. Also, setting mini-goals within the race can help keep motivation high.
In conclusion, focusing on running efficiency and endurance, improving transition times, and continuing to build on his strength will be key for Daniel Sohng to enhance his future race performances. Tailoring training to address these specific areas, along with strategic race planning, will undoubtedly lead to better results and a stronger overall performance.