Skarparis Michael
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Brisbane 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.
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 Skarparis Michael'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 Skarparis Michael'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 Skarparis Michael'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 Skarparis Michael'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
02:31.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:03
Potential Improvement
41.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Michael Skarparis delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Brisbane Hyrox race, ranking in the top 34% overall and the top 42% within his age group. His overall time of 01:30:57 reflects a strong running capability, as evidenced by a total running time of 44:57, which is 18 seconds faster than the average, indicating a runner's profile. Michael started the race with an impressive pace, particularly with a remarkable Running 1 time, placing him in the 2nd percentile rank. However, his running times gradually slowed down, suggesting a potential pacing issue where he might have started too fast, leading to fatigue in later segments. Transition and strength-focused segments, such as the Roxzone, Sled Push, and Farmers Carry, indicate areas needing significant improvement.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone (00:09:18 - 1:52 slower than average, 87th Percentile Rank)
Improvement Strategy: Focus on enhancing transition efficiency and overall fitness. Train with timed transitions between exercises to reduce rest time.
- Exercises: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) with quick transitions, practice roxzone simulations.
- Drills: Set up a mock Hyrox course and practice transitions at race pace.
- Sled Push (00:03:37 - 30 seconds slower than average, 73rd Percentile Rank)
Improvement Strategy: Enhance lower body strength and power output. Focus on sled-specific strength training.
- Exercises: Sled pushes with progressive overload, squats, and leg presses.
- Form Corrections: Maintain a low center of gravity, engage core muscles, and push through heels.
- Sled Pull (00:05:17 - 1 second slower than average, 55th Percentile Rank)
Improvement Strategy: Improve grip strength and pulling power. Incorporate pulling-specific workouts.
- Exercises: Deadlifts, bent-over rows, and sled pulls with varying resistance.
- Compromised Running: Practice running immediately after sled pulls to adapt to fatigue.
- Farmers Carry (00:02:41 - 23 seconds slower than average, 82nd Percentile Rank)
Improvement Strategy: Boost grip strength and core stability. Focus on carrying techniques.
- Exercises: Farmers walks with heavy weights, kettlebell carries.
- Form Corrections: Maintain an upright posture and engage core while carrying.
Race Strategies
- Optimize Pacing
Avoid starting too fast in the initial running segments to conserve energy for later parts of the race. Implement controlled pacing strategies to maintain consistent performance throughout.
- Focus on Transition Efficiency
During training, simulate race conditions to practice swift and smooth transitions between different exercise zones, reducing Roxzone time significantly.
- Strength and Conditioning
Incorporate strength training tailored to Hyrox events, focusing on exercises that mimic race movements to enhance overall performance and endurance.
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