Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Vienna - European Championship 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 Suarez Juan'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 Suarez Juan'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 Suarez Juan'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 Suarez Juan'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
07:16.
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:
Juan Suarez's participation in the 2024 Vienna - European Championship showcases a commendable effort across various segments, positioning him in the top 68% overall and top 65% in his age group. His performance reveals a stronger predisposition towards strength-based challenges, as evidenced by faster-than-average times in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. Conversely, his total running time, which was significantly slower than average, suggests a need for improved endurance and running efficiency. Juan’s initial pace in Running 1 was notably faster than average, indicating a potential misjudgment in pacing strategy that may have impacted his stamina in subsequent running segments.
Segments to Improve:
Running: The accumulated slower times across all running segments highlight endurance and pacing as key areas for improvement. Specific training should focus on increasing aerobic capacity and improving running economy. Interval training, incorporating both short sprints and longer tempo runs, can enhance VO2 max and lactate threshold. Additionally, incorporating hill repeats will build strength and power, improving running efficiency on flat courses. Emphasizing proper running form through drills such as high knees, butt kicks, and strides can also improve efficiency and reduce fatigue.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment's slower performance suggests a need for better explosive power and coordination. Plyometric exercises, including box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps, can enhance explosive strength. Incorporating burpees in circuit training, with a focus on minimizing ground contact time and maximizing jump distance, can directly improve performance in this specific segment.
Sled Push and Farmers Carry: While Juan shows a relative strength in these areas, there is room for improvement. For the Sled Push, increasing leg power through weightlifting exercises such as squats and deadlifts, combined with specific sled push drills focusing on form and explosive starts, can enhance performance. The Farmers Carry can be improved by incorporating grip strength exercises, such as dead hangs and farmer’s walks with progressively heavier weights, into the regular training routine.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Juan should adopt a more conservative start, aiming to maintain a steadier pace across the running segments. Utilizing a heart rate monitor or a running app to track pace in real-time can help in avoiding going out too fast and ensure a more evenly distributed effort throughout the race.
Transitions (Roxzone): Given Juan’s better-than-average transition times, focusing on maintaining this efficiency is crucial. Practicing transitions between running and strength exercises can minimize time lost. This includes setting up mock transition zones in training to simulate race conditions, improving both physical and mental preparedness for quick switches between disciplines.
Strength Training Integration: To balance his strength and endurance capabilities, Juan should integrate strength training sessions with running workouts. For example, performing strength exercises immediately before or after a run can simulate the fatigue experienced during the race, preparing the body for the demands of transitioning between running and strength segments.
In conclusion, while Juan Suarez demonstrates strong potential in strength-focused challenges, a more balanced approach to training that enhances his endurance, running economy, and pacing strategy will be key to improving his overall performance in future Hyrox races.