Garz Mike
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Hamburg 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
64 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 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 64 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 64 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Garz Mike'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 Garz Mike'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 64 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 Garz Mike'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 Garz Mike'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
17:55.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
06:35
Potential Improvement
36.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Mike Garz's overall performance at the 2024 Hamburg HYROX event demonstrates a strong athletic ability, particularly in running, which is evident from his total running time being faster than average by 04:16. It appears that Mike has a runner's profile and performs exceptionally well in running activities, with his best lap being clocked at 00:07:04.
However, it's important to note that while Mike's running was impressive, his performance in the strength based activities was not up to the same standard. This is especially evident in the Sandbag Lunges, Burpees Broad Jump, Wall Balls, and Farmer's Carry segments, where he was slower than average.
Finally, Mike's pacing throughout the race seemed to be inconsistent, with him starting slower than average in the first running segment, but then improving markedly in the subsequent ones. This suggests that he might benefit from a more stable pacing strategy.
Segments to Improve:
Sandbag Lunges:
- Mike lost significant time in Sandbag Lunges, finishing 02:03 slower than average. This suggests a need to strengthen his lower body and improve his lunging form. Recommended exercises include weighted lunges, goblet squats, and glute bridges to build strength and stability. Moreover, practicing the actual movement with a sandbag can significantly improve his performance in this segment.
Burpees Broad Jump:
- Mike's performance in the Burpees Broad Jump segment was slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in his explosive power and coordination. Plyometric exercises like box jumps, power skips, and broad jumps can help. Additionally, practicing burpees with a focus on explosive jumps can also be beneficial.
Wall Balls:
- Mike was slower than average in the Wall Balls segment, suggesting a need to enhance his upper body strength and coordination. Exercises like medicine ball slams, kettlebell swings and push-ups can help improve these areas. Also, practicing the actual movement with a wall ball can provide a substantial boost to his performance.
Farmers Carry:
- Mike's performance in the Farmers Carry segment was considerably slower than average. This indicates a need to improve his grip strength and overall endurance. Deadlifts, bent over rows, and specific grip-strengthening exercises can be beneficial. In addition, regular practice of the farmers walk can also aid in improving his performance.
Race Strategies:
Given Mike's strengths and weaknesses, it's recommended that he adopts the following strategies:
- Consistent Pacing: Mike should work on maintaining a more consistent pace throughout the race. Starting too slow can put him at a disadvantage, while going too fast can lead to early fatigue. A steady pace can help conserve energy and improve overall performance.
- Strength Training: Given his runner's profile, Mike should incorporate more strength training into his routine, focusing on the movements involved in the Sandbag Lunges, Burpees Broad Jump, Wall Balls, and Farmers Carry segments.
- Race Simulation Training: Practicing the actual movements used in the race, under similar conditions, can help Mike better prepare for the event. This includes performing the running segments with compromised legs after specific strength exercises.
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 Men
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