Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Cape Town 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
132 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 Pro 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 132 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 132 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Mathumo Benny'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 Mathumo Benny'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 132 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 Mathumo Benny'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 Pro 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 Mathumo Benny'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
05:46.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 132 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Benny Mathumo's performance at the 2024 Cape Town HYROX race placed him 79th overall, ranking in the top 67% of athletes and 15th in his age group. His overall time was 01:45:52, with a total running time of 00:50:03, which was 00:43 slower than the average. This suggests that Benny has a more balanced profile, showing moderate strength in both running and strength events, though with room for improvement in running efficiency. His pacing indicates a steady start with an initial faster pace that gradually slowed, suggesting potential overexertion early in the race.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls (00:40 slower than average):
Technique Improvement: Focus on form by maintaining a strong core and using a full squat to generate more power.
Training Drills: Incorporate overhead squats and medicine ball throws to improve explosiveness and endurance.
Roxzone (00:13 slower than average):
Transition Speed: Practice swift transitions between stations to reduce downtime.
Training Routine: Set up a mock HYROX course and practice quick transitions between exercises, focusing on efficiency and speed.
Sandbag Lunges (00:28 slower than average):
Strength and Endurance: Incorporate sandbag or weighted lunges into your routine to build leg strength and stability.
Exercise Variations: Use walking lunges and split squats with a sandbag for enhanced balance and muscle endurance.
Farmers Carry (00:47 slower than average):
Grip and Core Strength: Focus on grip strength and core stability through deadlifts and farmer's walk with progressive overload.
Training Drills: Practice timed farmer's carries with increasing weights to build endurance and grip strength.
Rowing (00:28 slower than average):
Rowing Technique: Work on stroke efficiency and power generation. Focus on the drive phase using the legs.
Rowing Intervals: Incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the rowing machine to improve pace and stamina.
Race Strategies:
Even Pacing: Start the race at a sustainable pace to avoid early fatigue. Monitor pace in the first four running segments to prevent starting too fast.
Energy Conservation: Focus on efficient movements during transitions and exercises to conserve energy for later stages.
Mindful Breathing: Implement deep, controlled breathing techniques during running and strength segments to maintain oxygen flow and reduce fatigue.
Pre-Race Warm-Up: Include dynamic stretches and light cardio to prepare muscles and prevent early stiffness or fatigue.
By implementing these targeted training strategies and race-day tactics, Benny Mathumo can improve his performance across various segments, enhancing both his running efficiency and strength execution for future HYROX competitions.
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 Pro Men