Raimondi Lorenzo Hyrox Result

Overall Performance:

Lorenzo Raimondi, representing France, competed in the 30-34 age group in the 2024 Paris HYROX. He finished in the top 62% overall and top 67% in his age group. His total time was 01:30:31, with a total running time of 00:46:23, which was 1:34 slower than average. His best running lap was 00:04:50. His overall performance was balanced, showcasing both his strength and endurance. Lorenzo started off well, faster than average in the initial running, skiing, and sled push segments. However, his performance in Running 2 was significantly slower than the average. This suggests that Lorenzo might have started too fast, compromising his pacing for the rest of the race. Despite this, he recovered well in the subsequent segments, finishing faster than average in most. His performance indicates that he is more of a strength-based athlete, excelling in segments involving sled push, sled pull, rowing, and farmer's carry.

Segments to Improve:

• Run Total: Lorenzo's total running time was slower than average. To improve this, he should incorporate more long-distance running and interval training into his routine. Interval training will help improve his speed, while long-distance running will build his endurance. Exercises such as hill sprints or treadmill incline runs may also be beneficial.
• Roxzone: Lorenzo's time in the roxzone was slower than average, indicating he may have rested more or took longer to transition. To improve this, Lorenzo could work on his overall fitness and transition time. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts can help to increase fitness levels, while practicing transitions during training sessions can help reduce time spent in the roxzone.
• Burpees Broad Jump: Lorenzo was faster than average in this segment, but there is still room for improvement. He could include plyometric exercises in his training routine, such as box jumps and jump squats, to increase his power and explosiveness.
• Wall Balls: Lorenzo performed better than average in this segment, but again, there's room for improvement. Strengthening the core and lower body muscles through exercises like squats, lunges, and plank variations can improve performance in this area.
• Sandbag Lunges: Lorenzo was faster than average here, but there is potential for further improvement. Training with sandbags and doing more lunges, both weighted and unweighted, can help improve strength and balance for this segment.

Race Strategies:

For future races, Lorenzo should consider the following strategies:

• Pacing: Lorenzo may benefit from a more strategic approach to pacing, particularly in the running segments. Starting out too fast could impact his performance in the later stages of the race. Practicing pace management during training runs could be beneficial.
• Transitions: He should also focus on improving his transitions between segments to reduce roxzone time. This can be achieved by practicing transitions during training and focusing on swift movements.
• Strength Training: Given his strength-based profile, Lorenzo should continue to focus on strength training, particularly for the segments identified for improvement. However, balancing this with more endurance training will ensure he maintains a well-rounded performance.