Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Stuttgart 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
834 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 834 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 834 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Balle Patrick'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 Balle Patrick'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 834 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 Balle Patrick'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 Balle Patrick'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
03:00.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 834 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Patrick Balle's performance in the 2024 Stuttgart Hyrox race was commendable, securing an overall rank of 666 out of 1130 athletes, placing him in the top 58%. Within his age group (40-44), he ranked 98th out of 150 competitors, which is within the top 65%. His total running time was 47 minutes and 47 seconds, which was 4 minutes and 52 seconds faster than the average. This indicates a strong running profile, suggesting that his strength lies more in running compared to strength-based exercises. However, his pacing strategy revealed a conservative start, with the first running segment slower than average, but he gained momentum in subsequent segments, notably excelling in Running 4 and Running 5.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone: Patrick's Roxzone time was significantly slower than average, indicating a need to improve transition efficiency. To enhance transition times, practice quick transitions between exercises and running during training. Incorporate exercises that simulate race conditions, such as transitioning from strength exercises to running drills quickly.
Wall Balls: Wall Balls were another challenging segment for Patrick. Focus on improving shoulder endurance and squat depth. Include exercises such as overhead presses, squats, and plyometric wall ball throws. Practice maintaining a steady rhythm and breathing technique during high-rep sets.
Sandbag Lunges: The Sandbag Lunges segment was notably slow. To improve, implement single-leg strength exercises like Bulgarian split squats and weighted lunges. Work on core stability and balance to maintain form under fatigue.
Sled Pull: Patrick struggled slightly with the Sled Pull. Focus on building upper body and grip strength through exercises like bent-over rows and deadlifts. Practice sled pull techniques, emphasizing efficient hand-over-hand pulling motions.
Farmers Carry: To improve Farmers Carry, enhance grip strength and core stability. Incorporate exercises like farmer's walks, dead hangs, and core stabilization drills into training routines.
Race Strategies
Efficient Pacing: Maintain a balanced pace throughout the race. Avoid starting too conservatively by practicing tempo runs that replicate the race's intensity.
Transition Optimization: Focus on minimizing time spent in the Roxzone. Practice swift transitions by rehearsing movement patterns and organizing equipment for quick access.
Compromised Running Drills: Implement training sessions that combine running with fatigue-inducing exercises like burpees or wall balls. This will help simulate race conditions and improve running efficiency under fatigue.
Strength-Endurance Balance: Given Patrick's strong running profile, dedicate more training time to improving strength endurance. Implement high-rep strength circuits and mixed modality workouts to build overall fitness.