Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Mexico City 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
372 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 372 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 372 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Velazquez Ricardo'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 Velazquez Ricardo'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 372 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 Velazquez Ricardo'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 Velazquez Ricardo'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
06:25.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 372 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Ricardo Velazquez's performance in the 2024 Mexico City Hyrox race places him within the top 86% overall and the top 92% within his age group, indicating room for considerable improvement. His overall time was 02:00:48, with a total running time of 01:00:44, which was slightly slower than average. This suggests Ricardo has a balanced profile between strength and running but leans slightly towards needing improvement in his running endurance and speed. Notably, Ricardo started the race with a strong pace in the first running segment but seemed to lose momentum in subsequent running segments, indicating potential issues with pacing and energy distribution. His performance in strength-focused segments like the Sled Pull and Wall Balls was impressive, highlighting his strength capabilities. However, the significant time lost in the Roxzone suggests inefficiencies in transition times and overall fitness levels that need addressing.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: The Roxzone time was notably slower than average, indicating excessive rest or slow transitions. To improve, Ricardo should focus on enhancing his overall fitness with circuit training that mimics the race's structure, combining cardio with strength exercises to reduce rest times. Additionally, practicing specific transition drills, where he quickly moves from one exercise to the next, can help decrease Roxzone time. For example, setting up a mini-circuit that includes a short run, followed by a strength exercise, followed by another short run, can help simulate race conditions.
Running Segments: Given Ricardo's total running time was slower than average, incorporating interval training can significantly benefit his running speed and endurance. Intervals of 400-800 meters at a pace faster than his current average race pace, combined with short recovery periods, can improve his cardiovascular fitness. Hill sprints and tempo runs should also be part of his routine to build endurance and speed. Focusing on running form, such as maintaining a proper posture and efficient stride length, can also contribute to improved running efficiency.
Rowing: To improve his rowing segment, Ricardo should focus on technique and power. Drills emphasizing the catch, drive, and recovery phases of the rowing stroke can improve efficiency. Power strokes and interval rowing workouts can also increase his rowing strength and stamina, focusing on maintaining a high stroke rate for shorter intervals and working on consistent power output for longer intervals.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Ricardo should work on his pacing strategy to ensure he doesn't start too fast and burn out early. Using a more conservative pace in the first half of the race, then gradually increasing his pace can help conserve energy for a strong finish. Practicing pacing during training runs, where he aims to maintain a consistent pace or slightly increase the pace towards the end, can be beneficial.
Strength and Endurance Balance: Given his strength in certain exercises, Ricardo should balance his training to not neglect running endurance. Incorporating at least two to three days of focused running training alongside his strength workouts can ensure a more balanced performance. Cross-training activities like cycling or swimming can also help improve cardiovascular fitness without the added impact of running.
Transition Efficiency: Improving transition times between exercises can significantly impact overall performance. Practicing quick changes from running to strength exercises in training can help. Additionally, minimizing rest time in the Roxzone by setting specific "rest" targets during training (e.g., reducing rest by 10 seconds each session) can condition his body and mind for quicker transitions during the race.
By focusing on these identified areas of improvement and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, Ricardo Velazquez can significantly enhance his performance in future Hyrox races. Consistency in training, along with strategic race planning, will be key to his success.
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