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
568 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 Women
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 568 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 568 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Merritt Jessica'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 Merritt Jessica'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 568 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 Merritt Jessica'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 Women
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 Merritt Jessica'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
03:21.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 568 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance
The overall performance of Jessica Merritt during the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier event was commendable. Placing in the top 33% of 1,404 athletes and the top 39% of her age group (45-49), Jessica exhibited an impressive performance. Jessica's total running time was 00:53:45, 32 seconds faster than average, suggesting a solid running profile. However, her roxzone time was slower than average by 01:24, indicating a need to enhance her overall fitness and transition time. Jessica started the race notably fast, with her first running segment being 01:01 faster than average, which could suggest a strong starting pace but also a potential risk of early fatigue.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone: This segment was slower than average by 01:24, which indicates potential improvement in overall fitness and transition time. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) could be beneficial for improving overall fitness. Transition drills, focusing on swift and efficient movements between exercises, could also be implemented in training to reduce transition time.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was 01:06 slower than average. Improvement in this area could be achieved through plyometric exercises that focus on explosive movements, such as box jumps and power skips. These exercises can enhance power and speed, which are crucial for burpees and broad jumps.
Wall Balls: This segment was 00:39 slower than average. To improve her wall ball performance, Jessica could incorporate more strength training into her routine, particularly focusing on her lower body and core. Squats, lunges, and kettlebell swings could be beneficial. Additionally, practising the wall ball technique could also lead to improvement.
Ski Erg: This segment was 00:21 slower than average. To enhance her ski erg performance, Jessica could focus on improving her upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance. Rowing machine workouts and upper body strength training could be very beneficial.
Race Strategies
Going forward, Jessica should consider adopting a more conservative start to conserve energy for later segments. This could be achieved by maintaining a slightly slower pace during the initial running segments. Furthermore, focusing on efficient transitions between exercises could save valuable time and energy. Lastly, incorporating specific training for her weaker segments into her routine could lead to overall improvement in race performance.