Ballard Lara Hyrox Result

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.

Performance Highlights

USA USA Flag Women 50-54 #172022 01:37:55 11th in AG | Top 52.4% 187th | Top 69.0%
-01:48
47:41
Run Total
-00:14
05:57
Avg. Lap
-00:51
04:32
Best Lap
+01:55
42:28
Workout Total
+00:14
05:18
Avg. Workout
-00:03
07:46
Roxzone

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 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 Ballard Lara'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 Ballard Lara'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 Ballard Lara'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 Ballard Lara'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 03:40. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:27 Potential Improvement 66.8% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 02:27 09:06 to 06:39 66.8%
Sandbag Lunges 00:28 05:35 to 05:07 12.7%
Sled Pull 00:20 06:21 to 06:01 9.1%
Wall Balls 00:15 05:31 to 05:16 6.8%
Ski Erg 00:05 05:18 to 05:13 2.3%
Rowing 00:05 05:35 to 05:30 2.3%
Sled Push 00:00 02:50 to 02:50 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:12 to 02:12 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 47:41 to 47:41 0.0%

Splits Time

Ballard Lara Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:32 00:00 05:29 -00:57 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:18 04:32 05:16 +00:02 05:29 -00:57
Running 2 05:47 09:50 05:53 -00:06 10:45 -00:55
Sled Push 02:50 15:37 02:59 -00:09 16:38 -01:01
Running 3 06:14 18:27 06:12 +00:02 19:37 -01:10
Sled Pull 06:21 24:41 06:16 +00:05 25:49 -01:08
Running 4 06:03 31:02 06:12 -00:09 32:05 -01:03
Burpees Broad Jump 09:06 37:05 06:59 +02:07 38:17 -01:12
Running 5 06:09 46:11 06:25 -00:16 45:16 +00:55
Rowing 05:35 52:20 05:34 +00:01 51:41 +00:39
Running 6 06:03 57:55 06:16 -00:13 57:15 +00:40
Farmers Carry 02:12 01:03:58 02:25 -00:13 01:03:31 +00:27
Running 7 06:05 01:06:10 06:15 -00:10 01:05:56 +00:14
Sandbag Lunges 05:35 01:12:15 05:19 +00:16 01:12:11 +00:04
Running 8 06:48 01:17:50 06:51 -00:03 01:17:30 +00:20
Wall Balls 05:31 01:24:38 05:45 -00:14 01:24:21 +00:17
Roxzone 07:46 01:37:55 07:49 -00:03 01:37:55
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women

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Overall Performance:

Lara Ballard demonstrated exceptional prowess in her category at the 2024 Washington - North American Championships, particularly excelling in the Total Running Time, where she was 02:17 faster than the average, indicating a stronger running profile. Her outstanding performance in the initial running segment set a vigorous pace, positioning her well above average. However, specific areas such as Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls revealed opportunities for significant improvement. Her pacing strategy suggests she started strong but faced challenges in maintaining consistency across strength-focused exercises. Identifying as a better runner, Lara should aim to balance her training to enhance her strength capabilities, ensuring a more harmonized performance across both running and strength exercises.

Segments to Improve:

  • Burpees Broad Jump: Lara's performance in this segment was notably slower than the average. To improve, focus on plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and plyo push-ups to build explosive power. Additionally, practicing the technique of broad jumping with a focus on landing mechanics and immediate transition into a burpee can enhance efficiency. Incorporating interval training with burpees and broad jumps can simulate race conditions, improving pace and endurance.
  • Wall Balls: This segment showed a significant deviation from the desired pace. Strengthening the quadriceps, glutes, and shoulders through exercises like front squats, thrusters, and shoulder presses will aid in improving Wall Ball performance. Emphasizing the squat depth and explosive movement during the throw, along with practicing the coordination of breath and movement, can increase efficiency and reduce fatigue.
  • Roxzone: The transition times indicate room for improvement in overall fitness and efficiency. To enhance this area, focus on functional fitness routines that mimic the quick transitions between exercises in a HYROX race. Incorporate circuit training with minimal rest between exercises to improve cardiovascular endurance and transition speed.
  • Sled Pull and Sandbag Lunges: These strength-focused segments revealed slower than average times. For the Sled Pull, incorporating weighted sled drags and pulls into training can build the specific muscle groups required. For Sandbag Lunges, strengthening the core, glutes, and legs through weighted lunges, step-ups, and squats with a focus on maintaining form under fatigue will be beneficial. Training under compromised running scenarios post these specific exercises can also help in improving recovery and maintaining pace.

Race Strategies:

  • Start Strong but Pace Wisely: While Lara's initial running segments were impressive, ensuring a balanced pace that reserves energy for strength exercises can prevent performance drops in later segments. Using a paced start can lead to more consistent segment times throughout the race.
  • Focus on Transition Efficiency: Minimizing transition times (Roxzone) can significantly impact overall race time. Practice quick switches between exercises in training, focusing on reducing rest time and improving movement efficiency between stations.
  • Strength Endurance Balance: Given Lara's strong running profile, incorporating more strength-focused training into her routine will help balance her performance. Tailoring workouts to include a mix of endurance running and strength exercises reflective of the HYROX event segments can enhance overall race capability.
  • Technical Skill Improvement: Concentrating on form and technique, especially in weaker segments such as Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls, can yield significant time improvements. Regularly practicing these exercises with a focus on efficiency and form correction will translate to better performance.

By addressing these areas of improvement with targeted training strategies and implementing effective race strategies, Lara Ballard can expect to see notable enhancements in her HYROX race performances, transforming weaker segments into strengths and achieving a more balanced athlete profile.

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