Overall Performance
Andreas Höhns had a respectable performance in the 2019 Hamburg HYROX race. He finished with an overall rank of 339, which puts him in the top 43% of all athletes. In his age group (40-44), he ranked 46th, which is in the top 44% of competitors. His overall time was 01:46:17, and he had a total running time of 00:52:22, which was 03:37 slower than the average for his finish time.
In terms of specific splits, Andreas performed exceptionally well in Running 1, Ski Erg, Running 2, Sled Push, Running 3, and Sled Pull, where he was faster than the average time. However, he struggled in Running 4, Burpees Broad Jump, Running 5, Rowing, Running 6, Running 7, Roxzone, and Running 8, where he was slower than the average time.
Segments to Improve
1. Running 4: Andreas was 00:36 slower than the average time in this segment. To improve his performance, he should focus on increasing his running speed and endurance. Incorporating interval training, hill sprints, and tempo runs into his training routine can help him improve his running performance.
2. Burpees Broad Jump: Andreas was 01:15 slower than the average time in this segment. To improve his performance, he should focus on improving his explosive power and agility. Incorporating exercises such as plyometric burpees, box jumps, and lateral jumps can help him develop the necessary power and agility for this segment.
3. Running 5: Andreas was 00:20 slower than the average time in this segment. To improve his performance, he should focus on improving his running endurance and pacing. Incorporating longer distance runs, tempo runs, and fartlek training into his routine can help him improve his endurance and maintain a steady pace throughout the race.
4. Rowing: Andreas was 00:55 slower than the average time in this segment. To improve his performance, he should focus on improving his rowing technique and power. Incorporating rowing drills, such as catch drills and power strokes, can help him improve his technique. Additionally, incorporating strength training exercises, such as deadlifts and bent over rows, can help him develop the necessary power for rowing.
5. Running 6: Andreas was 00:33 slower than the average time in this segment. To improve his performance, he should focus on improving his running speed and endurance. Incorporating interval training, hill sprints, and tempo runs into his training routine can help him improve his running performance.
6. Running 7: Andreas was 02:57 slower than the average time in this segment. To improve his performance, he should focus on improving his running endurance and pacing. Incorporating longer distance runs, tempo runs, and fartlek training into his routine can help him improve his endurance and maintain a steady pace throughout the race.
7. Roxzone: Andreas spent 00:49 more than the average time in this segment, indicating that he rested more or took more time to transition between exercise zones. To improve this segment, Andreas should focus on improving his overall fitness and transition time. Incorporating circuit training and interval training into his routine can help him improve his overall fitness and transition between exercises more efficiently.
Strategies
- Andreas should focus on pacing himself throughout the race to avoid burning out too early. It is important for him to maintain a steady pace and conserve energy for the later segments.
- He should also prioritize his strengths, such as Running 1, Ski Erg, Running 2, Sled Push, Running 3, and Sled Pull, and aim to maintain or improve his performance in these segments.
- Andreas should incorporate specific training for the segments he struggled with, such as Running 4, Burpees Broad Jump, Running 5, Rowing, Running 6, Running 7, and Roxzone. By targeting these areas in his training, he can improve his overall performance in the race.