Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Katowice 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 Gaek Guido'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 Gaek Guido'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 Gaek Guido'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 Gaek Guido'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
04:02.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Guido Gaek delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Katowice HYROX race, finishing in the top 36% of all participants and the top 33% within his age group. His total running time was 00:43:13, which is 00:38 faster than the average, indicating a strong runner profile. However, his performance in strength-focused segments, particularly the Burpees Broad Jump and Sled Pull, suggests room for improvement in this area. Gaek started the race exceptionally well, with his first running segment being significantly faster than average, but there appeared to be a pacing issue as he slowed down in the latter parts of the race.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: Gaek's performance in this segment was significantly slower than average. To improve, he should focus on plyometric exercises to enhance explosive power and coordination. Exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps will be beneficial. Additionally, practicing burpees separately to improve technique and then integrating broad jumps can help reduce the time taken per rep.
Sled Pull: This segment was another area of weakness. To improve, Gaek should incorporate more posterior chain exercises into his training, such as deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and pull-throughs. Specific sled pull training with incremental weight can also enhance his performance, focusing on maintaining a strong, upright posture and powerful leg drive.
Wall Balls: Although not as pronounced a weakness, improvement in this area can contribute to overall performance gains. Gaek should work on squat depth and power, as well as shoulder endurance. Wall ball-specific drills, focusing on squatting low and throwing high, combined with shoulder press and thruster exercises, will improve his efficiency and speed.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Gaek's initial fast pace may have contributed to slower times in later segments. Adopting a more consistent pace throughout the race, based on training data and past performance, can help conserve energy for strength-focused tasks and maintain a more stable performance across all segments.
Transition and Recovery: Improving the Roxzone time indicates a need for better transition efficiency and recovery strategies. Gaek should practice quick transitions between running and exercise segments in training. Incorporating active recovery techniques, such as dynamic stretches or light jogging between intense training sets, can also reduce recovery time during the race.
Strength and Endurance Balance: Given Gaek's runner profile, incorporating more strength training into his regimen, particularly focusing on the identified weak segments, will help balance his abilities. A combination of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for endurance and targeted strength exercises can create a more well-rounded athlete.
By addressing these specific areas with targeted training and adopting strategic race strategies, Guido Gaek can significantly improve his future HYROX race performances. Balancing his evident running strength with enhanced performance in strength-focused segments will make him a more competitive athlete overall.