Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Chicago Navy Pier 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
664 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 664 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 664 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Mercaldi Christopher'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 Mercaldi Christopher'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 664 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 Mercaldi Christopher'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 Mercaldi Christopher'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
02:48.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 664 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Christopher Mercaldi showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier HYROX race. With an overall rank of 16 out of 1404 athletes and ranking 4th in the age group of 35-39, he demonstrated proficiency in both running and strength segments. His total running time was 00:33:20, which is 00:04 faster than the average time, indicating a strong runner profile. However, there was a slight dip in his performance during strength segments such as the Ski Erg, Running 3, and Wall Balls, suggesting a need for more focus on strength training. His pacing was generally consistent, but he started a bit too fast in Running 1, which could have led to exertion and slower times in subsequent runs.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: This segment was slower than average by 22 seconds. To improve, focus on enhancing lower body strength and stability. Incorporate exercises like squats, lunges, and calf raises in your routine. Practicing the actual Wall Ball exercise with varying weights can also help improve form and endurance.
Roxzone: Your transition time needs improvement as it was 7 seconds slower than average. Work on improving your overall fitness and transition time by incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into your routine. This will help increase your cardiovascular fitness and decrease your recovery time.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slightly slower than average. To improve, focus on plyometric exercises like box jumps and broad jumps. Including burpees in your regular routine can also help improve your speed and efficiency in this segment.
Race Strategies
For future races, aim to maintain a steady pace from the start rather than beginning too fast. This will help preserve energy for the more challenging segments later in the race. In addition, focus on the transition between segments (Roxzone) as quick transitions can significantly improve overall time. Finally, consider incorporating more strength training into your routine to improve your performance in strength-based segments.
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