Season 24/25 2024 Stuttgart (1343) HYROX (1129) Men (769) Schmitz Volker

Schmitz Volker Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Stuttgart 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

GER GER Flag Men 50-54 #115021 01:19:03 9th in AG | Top 20.9% 211th | Top 27.4%
-03:52
35:56
Run Total
-00:28
04:30
Avg. Lap
-00:19
04:01
Best Lap
+04:00
37:16
Workout Total
+00:30
04:39
Avg. Workout
-00:05
05:56
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 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 Schmitz Volker'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 Schmitz Volker'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 Schmitz Volker'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 Schmitz Volker'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 06:20. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:33 Potential Improvement 40.3% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 02:33 06:50 to 04:17 40.3%
Sled Pull 01:36 05:42 to 04:06 25.3%
Wall Balls 01:13 06:30 to 05:17 19.2%
Sandbag Lunges 00:27 04:43 to 04:16 7.1%
Sled Push 00:23 02:46 to 02:23 6.1%
Farmers Carry 00:05 01:55 to 01:50 1.3%
Rowing 00:03 04:36 to 04:33 0.8%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:14 to 04:14 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 35:56 to 35:56 0.0%

Splits Time

Schmitz Volker Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 06:08 00:00 04:19 +01:49 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:14 06:08 04:20 -00:06 04:19 +01:49
Running 2 04:01 10:22 04:39 -00:38 08:39 +01:43
Sled Push 02:46 14:23 02:41 +00:05 13:18 +01:05
Running 3 04:04 17:09 05:02 -00:58 15:59 +01:10
Sled Pull 05:42 21:13 04:28 +01:14 21:01 +00:12
Running 4 04:11 26:55 05:01 -00:50 25:29 +01:26
Burpees Broad Jump 06:50 31:06 04:43 +02:07 30:30 +00:36
Running 5 04:23 37:56 05:10 -00:47 35:13 +02:43
Rowing 04:36 42:19 04:40 -00:04 40:23 +01:56
Running 6 04:15 46:55 05:03 -00:48 45:03 +01:52
Farmers Carry 01:55 51:10 02:01 -00:06 50:06 +01:04
Running 7 04:16 53:05 05:02 -00:46 52:07 +00:58
Sandbag Lunges 04:43 57:21 04:36 +00:07 57:09 +00:12
Running 8 04:42 01:02:04 05:30 -00:48 01:01:45 +00:19
Wall Balls 06:30 01:06:46 05:47 +00:43 01:07:15 -00:29
Roxzone 05:56 01:19:03 06:01 -00:05 01:19:03
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Volker Schmitz delivered a strong performance in the 2024 Stuttgart HYROX race, finishing in the top 18% overall and in the top 17% of his age group. His standout strength was running, with a total running time of 35:56, which was 4:14 faster than the average, indicating a strong runner profile. However, his performance in the initial running segment was notably slower, suggesting a cautious start. Despite this, his pace improved significantly in subsequent running segments, demonstrating his capability to maintain a competitive pace. The overall race time suggests that Volker excels in running but has room for improvement in strength-based exercises, which would complement his running prowess and enhance overall performance.

Segments to Improve

  • Burpees Broad Jump: Volker's time was 2:13 slower than average. To improve, focus on enhancing explosive power and endurance through plyometric exercises such as box jumps and squat jumps. Incorporate circuit training that includes burpees with minimal rest to simulate race conditions.
  • Sled Pull: Being 1:17 slower than average indicates a need for better upper body and core strength. Implement exercises like bent-over rows, deadlifts, and rope pulls. Practicing sled pulls with increasing resistance can help improve strength and efficiency.
  • Wall Balls: Volker's performance was 45 seconds slower than average. Focus on improving leg power and coordination with wall ball drills. Incorporate squats and medicine ball throws into training to improve muscular endurance and technique.
  • Roxzone: With a time that was 4 seconds slower than average, Volker could enhance his transitions. Practice quick transitions between different exercises during training sessions to reduce downtime and increase overall race efficiency.
  • Sandbag Lunges: Being 10 seconds slower than average suggests a need for better lower body strength and stability. Include lunges, step-ups, and weighted carries in the training routine to build endurance and balance.

Race Strategies

  • Start Strong, But Controlled: Given the slower start in Running 1, Volker should aim for a balanced pace that doesn’t compromise his energy levels for later segments.
  • Optimize Transition Efficiency: Focus on minimizing time in the Roxzone by rehearsing transitions in training, ensuring that gear and equipment are easily accessible, and honing mental focus to quickly shift between exercises.
  • Compromised Running: Practice running immediately after strength exercises to adapt to the fatigue and improve pacing under duress. This can be achieved by simulating race conditions during training, alternating between strength and running drills without rest.
  • Strengthen the Weak Links: Prioritize training on weaker segments such as burpees, sled pull, and wall balls. Allocating more training time to these areas will create a more balanced skill set, allowing Volker to leverage his strengths in running while minimizing time lost in strength-based 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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