Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham 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
1000 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 1000 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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Wachtl Zach'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 Wachtl Zach'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 1000 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 Wachtl Zach'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 Wachtl Zach'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
04:25.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Zach Wachtl delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Hyrox race in Birmingham. Standing within the top 17% of 4107 athletes and the top 20% within his age group (30-34), Zach demonstrated strong endurance, especially in his running segments. His total running time was 03:10 faster than the average, indicating a particular strength in running. However, his overall pacing exhibited a slower start in Running 1, gradually picking up speed in the subsequent running segments, placing him in the top 10 percentile in Running 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. This suggests a need to work on his starting pace to improve his overall timing.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: Zach's Roxzone time was 01:17 slower than the average, which indicates he took longer periods of rest or had slower transitions. To improve this, Zach can work on enhancing his overall fitness and reducing transition time. This could be achieved through high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, focusing on short bursts of intense exercise with short recovery periods.
Sled Pull and Sled Push: Zach's time in these segments was slower than average, suggesting a need for improved strength training. Incorporating more weightlifting into his routine, specifically focusing on lower-body strength exercises like squats and lunges, can improve his performance in these areas.
Burpees Broad Jump: Zach was slower in this segment, indicating a need for improved explosive power. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps or power skips, can help enhance this aspect.
Farmers Carry: Zach's slower time in this segment indicates a need for improved grip strength and overall body strength. Incorporating exercises like deadlifts and farmer's walks using heavy dumbbells or kettlebells can benefit his performance.
Wall Balls: Zach's performance in this segment was slower than average, suggesting a need for better lower body strength and power. Squat variations, including jump squats or goblet squats, could be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
For better performance during the race, Zach should consider implementing the following strategies:
Improving Starting Pace: Zach started slower in the initial running segment. Training for a quicker start could make a significant difference.
Effective Transitioning: Speeding up his transition times by practicing efficient movement between segments can shave off crucial seconds from his overall timing.
Strength Training: Incorporating more strength training into his routine can help improve his performance in segments like the Sled Pull, Sled Push, and Farmers Carry.
Conserving Energy: Zach should also aim to conserve energy during the strength segments to maintain his excellent running pace.