Tapia Marroquín José Luis Hyrox Result

Overall Performance

José Luis Tapia Marroquín's performance in the 2024 Ciudad de Mexico HYROX race was commendable. He finished with an overall rank of 85, placing him in the top 9% of 905 athletes. In his age group (40-44), his rank was 10, highlighting him as a top performer in his age category. His overall time was 01:19:01, a strong finish given the volume of competitors.

His total running time was 00:39:03, which was 00:55 faster than the average time. This indicates that he has a strong running profile. However, the initial part of the race, specifically Running 1, was slower than the average pace, suggesting that he may have started the race too slow. By the time he reached Running 2, his pace had significantly improved. This pattern continued throughout the rest of the race, with the exception of Running 8, where his pace was slower than average.

José's roxzone time was 00:04:34, which was 01:20 faster than average, suggesting efficient transitions and good overall fitness.

Segments to Improve

• Farmers Carry: This segment was one of José's weakest, with a time of 00:03:31, which was 01:29 slower than average. To improve his performance in this area, José could incorporate specific strength training exercises into his routine. These could include deadlifts, squats and farmer's walk drills with heavier weights to build up his carrying capacity and endurance.
• Burpees Broad Jump: Another segment he struggled with was the Burpees Broad Jump, with a time of 00:05:28, which was 00:48 slower than average. Incorporating plyometric exercises such as box jumps, jump squats, and more burpees could improve his explosive power and speed. Also, focusing on the correct form of the burpee and the broad jump could increase efficiency and reduce time in this segment.
• Wall Balls: He took longer than average by 00:24 in the Wall Balls segment. To improve his performance, José could focus on improving his squat and throwing technique. He could also incorporate more functional strength training into his routine to build up the specific muscles used in this movement.
• Ski Erg: His Ski Erg time was 00:04:50, slower than average by 00:30. This segment requires both strength and endurance. Interval training on the Ski Erg, focusing on both speed and resistance, could improve his performance. Also, upper body strength exercises such as pull-ups and bent-over rows could be beneficial.

Race Strategies

Based on his performance, José should consider the following strategies for future races:

• Starting Pace: He could aim for a faster start in the initial running segment to avoid playing catch-up throughout the race. This can be achieved by doing warm-up runs before the race.
• Transition Efficiency: Although his overall roxzone times were good, there is always room for improvement. Practicing transitions between different exercises can help reduce time spent in the roxzone.
• Strength Training: As mentioned above, specific strength training exercises could help improve his performance in certain segments of the race. He should aim to incorporate these into his regular training routine.