Chandler Reid Hyrox Result

Overall Performance

Reid Chandler demonstrated solid performance in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier Hyrox race, finishing in the top 47% of all athletes and within the top 53% of his age group. His overall time was 01:46:34, which reflects his diligent training and endurance capabilities. However, his total running time was 00:53:51, which was 02:01 slower than the average. This suggests that he has a more strength-oriented profile and could benefit from more focused running training.

Reid began the race quite strong, with his Running 1, Running 2, and Running 3 segments being significantly faster than average (01:26, 00:40, and 00:55 respectively). However, his pace started to slow down in the later stages of the race, particularly in Running 7 and Running 8 segments. This could indicate that he started the race too fast and may need to work on his pacing strategy to maintain consistent performance throughout the race.

Segments to Improve

• Sled Push: Reid's performance in this segment was significantly slower than average (03:54). To improve in this area, Reid could incorporate more lower body strength training into his routine, focusing on exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts to build strength in his legs and glutes. Additionally, practising the actual motion of the sled push could help improve his technique and efficiency in this segment.
• Running 7 and Running 8: These were the only running segments where Reid was slower than average. Reid's training should include more long-distance running to improve his endurance. Additionally, interval training could help improve his speed and stamina. Reid may also benefit from a running coach who can provide personalized advice on running form and pacing strategy.
• Wall Balls: Although Reid was faster than average in this segment, it was identified as one of the most potential areas for improvement. To enhance his performance, Reid could incorporate more functional training exercises into his routine, particularly those that mimic the movement of the wall balls, such as medicine ball slams or thrusters.
• Roxzone: Reid was faster than average in this segment, but it was still identified as an area for potential improvement. To optimize his Roxzone performance, Reid could work on improving his overall fitness and transition times. This could include incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his routine to improve his cardiovascular fitness and practicing quick transitions between different exercises.

Race Strategies

Reid could benefit from implementing a pacing strategy to ensure consistent performance throughout the race. This would involve starting the race at a comfortable pace and gradually increasing his speed as the race progresses. This "negative split" strategy could help prevent early burnout and improve his endurance in the later stages of the race.

Additionally, Reid could work on his mental resilience during the race. Mental training techniques, such as visualization and mindfulness, could help him maintain focus and push through challenging segments of the race. It may also be beneficial for Reid to practice running under compromised scenarios, such as after a strength session, to mimic the fatigue he might experience during the race.