Hesse Karsten Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Hamburg 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 917 similar athletes.

Season 24/25 2024 Hamburg (2116) HYROX (1853) Men (1247) Hesse Karsten

GER GER Flag Men 45-49 #143027 01:47:04 102nd in AG | Top 85.0% 1103rd | Top 88.5%

Performance Highlights

-04:10
48:00
Run Total
-00:30
06:00
Avg. Lap
-00:01
05:22
Best Lap
+03:01
48:33
Workout Total
+00:23
06:04
Avg. Workout
+01:09
10:34
Roxzone

Race Summary

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 917 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 917 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Hesse Karsten'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 Hesse Karsten'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 917 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 Hesse Karsten'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 Hesse Karsten'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 03:48. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:21 Potential Improvement 35.5% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Wall Balls 01:21 09:55 to 08:34 35.5%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:02 08:07 to 07:05 27.2%
Rowing 00:35 05:50 to 05:15 15.4%
Sandbag Lunges 00:21 06:54 to 06:33 9.2%
Sled Pull 00:20 06:35 to 06:15 8.8%
Ski Erg 00:09 04:56 to 04:47 3.9%
Sled Push 00:00 03:38 to 03:38 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:38 to 02:38 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 48:00 to 48:00 0.0%

Splits Time

Hesse Karsten Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:25 00:00 05:21 +00:04 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:56 05:25 04:45 +00:11 05:21 +00:04
Running 2 05:22 10:21 05:55 -00:33 10:06 +00:15
Sled Push 03:38 15:43 03:36 +00:02 16:01 -00:18
Running 3 05:50 19:21 06:30 -00:40 19:37 -00:16
Sled Pull 06:35 25:11 06:20 +00:15 26:07 -00:56
Running 4 06:12 31:46 06:30 -00:18 32:27 -00:41
Burpees Broad Jump 08:07 37:58 07:12 +00:55 38:57 -00:59
Running 5 06:08 46:05 06:50 -00:42 46:09 -00:04
Rowing 05:50 52:13 05:16 +00:34 52:59 -00:46
Running 6 05:46 58:03 06:34 -00:48 58:15 -00:12
Farmers Carry 02:38 01:03:49 02:41 -00:03 01:04:49 -01:00
Running 7 06:17 01:06:27 06:33 -00:16 01:07:30 -01:03
Sandbag Lunges 06:54 01:12:44 06:47 +00:07 01:14:03 -01:19
Running 8 07:04 01:19:38 07:54 -00:50 01:20:50 -01:12
Wall Balls 09:55 01:26:42 08:55 +01:00 01:28:44 -02:02
Roxzone 10:34 01:47:04 09:25 +01:09 01:47:04
Based on 917 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Karsten Hesse displayed a commendable performance in the 2024 Hyrox Hamburg event. Despite his overall rank and age group rank being on the higher side, he demonstrated superior running skills. His total running time was 04:08 faster than average, indicating a strong runner's profile. However, it is worth noting that his Roxzone time was slower than average, suggesting room for improvement in transitions and overall fitness.

Mr. Hesse's performance in the initial stages of the race was slightly slower than average, but he managed to pick up the pace quickly. This strategy of starting slow and gradually increasing the pace worked well for him, as seen in his faster than average total running time. The consistency in his running segments also indicates a well-maintained stamina.

Segments to Improve:

  • Roxzone: The Roxzone time was substantially slower than average, indicating that the transitions and rest periods need improvement. Incorporating exercises like burpees and mountain climbers can help boost overall fitness and improve transition speed. Practicing simulated transitions can also be beneficial.
  • Wall Balls: This segment was significantly slower than average. To improve performance here, Mr. Hesse should include wall ball exercises in his training regimen. He should focus on maintaining a good form, using his legs and hips to generate power, and keeping the ball at eye level.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slower than average, indicating a need to improve explosive strength. Including plyometric exercises, like box jumps and jump squats, in the training routine can help develop this. Practicing the burpees broad jump movement can also lead to improvement.
  • Sled Pull and Sled Push: These segments were slightly slower than average, suggesting a need for improved strength and power. Incorporating strength training exercises, like deadlifts and squats, can help in this area. Also, practicing the specific movements of sled pull and push can lead to better performance.

Race Strategies:

Mr. Hesse should continue his strategy of starting the race at a slower pace and gradually increasing it. This pacing strategy seems to suit his running style and stamina. However, he should also focus on improving his overall fitness and transition speed to reduce the Roxzone time. A good strategy could be to practice transitions during training to make them smoother and faster during the race. In addition, he should work on his strength and power to improve his performance in segments like the wall balls, burpees broad jump, sled pull, and sled push. By incorporating specific drills and techniques in his training routine, he can turn these potential areas of improvement into strengths.

Race History

Explore your race history splits in detail below. The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split. This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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