Overall Performance
Madison Helliwell performed well in the Hyrox race, finishing with an overall rank of 48 out of 272 athletes, which places her in the top 17% of the field. In her age group (U24), she achieved a rank of 4 out of 14 athletes, putting her in the top 28%. Her overall time was 01:42:11, with a total running time of 00:53:33, which was 04:15 slower than the average.
Based on the splits analysis, Madison's best running lap was 00:05:14, which was 00:11 faster than the average. She also performed well in the Ski Erg and Sled Push segments, where she was faster than the average by 00:13 and 00:40, respectively. However, she struggled in the Running 2, Running 3, Running 4, Running 5, Running 6, Running 7, and Wall Balls segments, where she was slower than the average by varying times.
Segments to Improve
1. Running 2: Madison was 01:00 slower than the average in this segment. To improve her performance, she should focus on increasing her running speed and endurance. Incorporating interval training, such as sprints and tempo runs, will help improve her overall running ability.
2. Wall Balls: Madison was 00:51 slower than the average in this segment. To enhance her performance, she should work on improving her lower body strength and explosiveness. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and box jumps will help develop the necessary strength and power for wall balls.
3. Running 3: Madison was 00:34 slower than the average in this segment. To improve her running performance, she should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Incorporating longer steady-state runs and tempo runs will help build her endurance and improve her pacing.
4. Running 5: Madison was 00:30 slower than the average in this segment. To enhance her running performance, she should incorporate hill training into her workouts. Hill sprints and hill repeats will help improve her strength and speed on inclines.
5. Running 6: Madison was 00:43 slower than the average in this segment. To improve her running performance, she should work on her agility and quickness. Incorporating ladder drills, cone drills, and plyometric exercises will help improve her footwork and overall speed.
Strategies
1. Pacing: Madison should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race to avoid burning out early. She should start at a comfortable pace and gradually increase her speed as the race progresses.
2. Transition Efficiency: Madison should aim to minimize the time spent in the roxzone by improving her overall fitness and transition time. This can be achieved through regular practice of quick transitions between exercises and improving her overall fitness level.
3. Strength Training: Madison should prioritize strength training to improve her performance in strength-based segments such as wall balls and sled push. Incorporating exercises like squats, deadlifts, and overhead presses will help improve her overall strength and power.
4. Running Training: Madison should focus on improving her running performance by incorporating interval training, hill training, and longer steady-state runs into her training routine. This will help improve her overall running speed, endurance, and pacing.
Overall, Madison Helliwell demonstrated a strong performance in the Hyrox race, with notable strengths in running and the Ski Erg. However, there are opportunities for improvement in certain segments such as running, wall balls, and transitions. By implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, Madison can enhance her performance and continue to excel in future races.