Essig Richard Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Chicago 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 501 similar athletes.

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Performance Highlights

USA Flag Essig Richard Man Men 30-34 #194035 01:10:53 23rd in AG | Top 31.9% 58th | Top 29.3%
+01:23
35:49
Run Total
+00:11
04:29
Avg. Lap
+00:36
04:20
Best Lap
-01:12
30:28
Workout Total
-00:09
03:48
Avg. Workout
-00:07
04:41
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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.

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Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men

Run, Baby, Run!

We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!

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Based on 501 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

Station Showdown

We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.

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Based on 501 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

Fast, slow, or steady?

Here’s the full breakdown of the race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where you hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.

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Based on 501 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

Expected Finish Time

With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station. Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.

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Spread of Splits Time

This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack. Compare performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.

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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 his 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 performance we identified a possible improvement of 05:41. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:46 Potential Improvement 48.7% Focus During Training

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Splits Potential Improvement Focus During Training
Run Total 02:46 (From 35:49 to 33:03) 48.7%
BBJ 00:57 (From 04:05 to 03:08) 16.7%
Sled Push 00:42 (From 03:23 to 02:41) 12.3%
Sandbag Lunges 00:38 (From 04:28 to 03:50) 11.1%
Farmers Carry 00:20 (From 02:00 to 01:40) 5.9%
Ski Erg 00:12 (From 04:07 to 03:55) 3.5%
Rowing 00:06 (From 04:19 to 04:13) 1.8%
Sled Pull 00:00 (From 04:11 to 04:11) 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 (From 03:55 to 03:55) 0.0%

Splits Time

Essig Richard Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:19 00:00 03:44 -00:25 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:07 03:19 04:02 +00:05 03:44 -00:25
Running 2 04:20 07:26 04:02 +00:18 07:46 -00:20
Sled Push 03:23 11:46 03:07 +00:16 11:48 -00:02
Running 3 04:30 15:09 04:21 +00:09 14:55 +00:14
Sled Pull 04:11 19:39 04:58 -00:47 19:16 +00:23
Running 4 04:39 23:50 04:22 +00:17 24:14 -00:24
Burpees Broad Jump 04:05 28:29 03:34 +00:31 28:36 -00:07
Running 5 04:36 32:34 04:26 +00:10 32:10 +00:24
Rowing 04:19 37:10 04:18 +00:01 36:36 +00:34
Running 6 04:43 41:29 04:22 +00:21 40:54 +00:35
Farmers Carry 02:00 46:12 01:53 +00:07 45:16 +00:56
Running 7 04:53 48:12 04:25 +00:28 47:09 +01:03
Sandbag Lunges 04:28 53:05 04:11 +00:17 51:34 +01:31
Running 8 04:54 57:33 04:43 +00:11 55:45 +01:48
Wall Balls 03:55 01:02:27 05:37 -01:42 01:00:28 +01:59
Roxzone 04:41 01:10:53 04:48 -00:07 01:10:53
Based on 501 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

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Overall Performance

Richard Essig's performance in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier HYROX PRO event deserves commendation. His overall rank of 58 puts him squarely in the top 20% of 282 athletes, and his age group rank of 23 lands him in the top 24% of 94 competitors. However, there are areas for improvement to elevate his performance. Richard's total running time was 01:12 slower than the average, indicating a stronger focus on strength workouts than running training. His running pace at the start of the race was significantly faster than average, which could suggest an overly quick start leading to a loss of pace over the course of the race.

Segments to Improve

  • Run Total: Richard's total running time was slower than average, indicating a need for improved running endurance and speed. Focused running training, including interval runs, long-distance runs, and hill sprints, can help improve his running performance. Incorporating speedwork into his training routine, such as fartlek or tempo runs, could also help increase his pace.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: The Burpees Broad Jump was a challenging segment for Richard, as he was 33 seconds slower than average. To improve, he should focus on plyometric training, specifically exercises like box jumps, frog jumps, and burpee variations. This will help improve his explosive strength and speed during this exercise.
  • Sled Push: Richard's Sled Push performance was 17 seconds slower than average. Regular strength training, specifically targeting his lower body and core, could significantly improve his performance in this segment. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts would be beneficial.
  • Sandbag Lunges: Here, Richard was 17 seconds slower than average. Incorporating weighted lunges and other functional fitness exercises into his training routine can help improve his performance in this segment. Additionally, focusing on his form and ensuring proper breathing during this exercise can also lead to improvements.
  • Roxzone: Richard's Roxzone time was slightly slower than average, indicating he took more time in transitions or rest periods. Working on his overall fitness and improving his transition time could help reduce this time. This could be achieved through high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to improve his cardiovascular fitness and stamina.

Race Strategies

Richard should consider the following strategies for future races:

  • Pacing: Richard started the race at a faster pace than average. Starting too fast can lead to early fatigue, which can impact his performance in later segments. He should focus on maintaining a steady, sustainable pace throughout the race.
  • Strength vs. Running: Richard's results indicate a stronger performance in strength segments. He should balance his training to also improve his running performance, ensuring he doesn't lose too much time in the running segments.
  • Recovery and Transitions: Richard should also work on improving his recovery and transition times. This could involve practicing transitions during training and focusing on active recovery techniques to reduce fatigue.

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.

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Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men
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Knebusch Finn Mohawk 2023 Köln 01:11:22
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Golik Alexander 2023 New York 01:11:22
Other Results from this athlete
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2023 Chicago Essig Richard 01:11:53
2024 Toronto Essig Richard 01:17:42

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