Overall Performance
Elizabeth Frostick had a solid performance in the 2023 London HYROX race. She finished with an overall rank of 737, which puts her in the top 26% of 2806 athletes. In her age group (35-39), she achieved a rank of 145, placing her in the top 25% of 572 athletes. Her overall time was 01:44:14, with a total running time of 00:53:31.
Looking at her splits, Elizabeth performed exceptionally well in the running 1 segment, finishing 15 seconds faster than the average time. She also had impressive times in the sled push and sled pull segments, where she gained 10 seconds and 32 seconds respectively compared to the average times. Her best running lap was completed in 5 minutes and 8 seconds.
However, there were areas where Elizabeth lost time compared to the average. The segments with the most time lost include the run total, burpees broad jump, running 5, sandbag lunges, running 3, rowing, running 2, running 4, and running 6.
Segments to Improve
The run total segment is an area where Elizabeth lost significant time. To improve this, she should focus on improving her overall fitness and transition time. Incorporating interval training and speed work into her training routine can help increase her running speed and endurance. Additionally, practicing quick and efficient transitions between exercises during training can help reduce time lost in the roxzone.
The burpees broad jump segment is another area for improvement. Elizabeth lost almost a minute compared to the average time. She can work on her burpee technique to make it more efficient and reduce transition time between the burpees and broad jumps. Incorporating plyometric exercises such as box jumps and explosive push-ups can also help improve her power and explosiveness for the broad jump.
The sandbag lunges segment is another area where Elizabeth lost time. To improve this, she can focus on strengthening her leg muscles through exercises such as squats, lunges, and step-ups. Additionally, practicing proper form and maintaining a consistent pace during sandbag lunges can help improve efficiency and reduce time lost.
Strategies
To improve overall performance in future races, Elizabeth can implement the following strategies:
1. Pacing: It's important for Elizabeth to find a balance between pushing herself and pacing appropriately throughout the race. Analyzing her splits can help her identify areas where she may have gone too fast or too slow. She can adjust her pacing strategy accordingly to optimize her performance.
2. Training Focus: Considering Elizabeth's slower total running time compared to the average, she should prioritize running in her training routine. Incorporating longer distance runs, interval training, and hill sprints can help improve her running speed and endurance.
3. Strength Training: While Elizabeth performed well in several strength-based segments, she can still benefit from incorporating strength training exercises into her routine. Focusing on full-body strength exercises such as squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, and push-ups can help improve overall strength and power.
4. Transition Practice: As mentioned earlier, improving transition times in the roxzone can significantly impact overall race performance. Elizabeth should practice quick and efficient transitions between exercises during her training sessions to minimize time lost.
5. Mental Preparation: Mental readiness is crucial in endurance events like HYROX. Elizabeth should focus on developing mental strategies such as positive self-talk, visualization, and goal-setting to enhance her mental resilience and performance during the race.
By implementing these strategies and incorporating specific exercises and drills tailored to address the areas of improvement mentioned above, Elizabeth can enhance her performance and achieve better results in future HYROX races.