Newcomb Zach Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Houston 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.

Performance Highlights

USA USA Flag Men 40-44 #110034 01:38:34 48th in AG | Top 76.2% 257th | Top 63.3%
+02:03
50:16
Run Total
+00:16
06:17
Avg. Lap
+00:46
05:49
Best Lap
-00:24
41:34
Workout Total
-00:03
05:11
Avg. Workout
-01:35
06:49
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 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 Newcomb Zach'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 Newcomb Zach'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 Newcomb Zach'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 Newcomb Zach'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 07:52. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:02 Potential Improvement 38.6% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 03:02 50:16 to 47:14 38.6%
Sandbag Lunges 01:51 07:45 to 05:54 23.5%
Wall Balls 01:51 09:27 to 07:36 23.5%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:08 07:28 to 06:20 14.4%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:28 to 04:28 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:19 to 02:19 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 03:18 to 03:18 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:31 to 04:31 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:18 to 02:18 0.0%

Splits Time

Newcomb Zach Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 06:48 00:00 05:04 +01:44 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:28 06:48 04:38 -00:10 05:04 +01:44
Running 2 05:50 11:16 05:31 +00:19 09:42 +01:34
Sled Push 02:19 17:06 03:18 -00:59 15:13 +01:53
Running 3 05:49 19:25 06:03 -00:14 18:31 +00:54
Sled Pull 03:18 25:14 05:46 -02:28 24:34 +00:40
Running 4 06:00 28:32 06:02 -00:02 30:20 -01:48
Burpees Broad Jump 07:28 34:32 06:36 +00:52 36:22 -01:50
Running 5 06:14 42:00 06:17 -00:03 42:58 -00:58
Rowing 04:31 48:14 05:07 -00:36 49:15 -01:01
Running 6 06:08 52:45 06:07 +00:01 54:22 -01:37
Farmers Carry 02:18 58:53 02:30 -00:12 01:00:29 -01:36
Running 7 05:55 01:01:11 06:04 -00:09 01:02:59 -01:48
Sandbag Lunges 07:45 01:07:06 06:10 +01:35 01:09:03 -01:57
Running 8 07:34 01:14:51 07:04 +00:30 01:15:13 -00:22
Wall Balls 09:27 01:22:25 07:53 +01:34 01:22:17 +00:08
Roxzone 06:49 01:38:34 08:24 -01:35 01:38:34
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Zach Newcomb's performance in the 2024 Houston HYROX race places him in the top 88% of his age group, indicating a competitive but improvable position. His total running time was 01:51 slower than average, suggesting that while he has a balanced profile, there is more room for improvement in running efficiency and endurance. Notably, Zach demonstrated exceptional strength in the Sled Pull and Rowing segments, where his performance was significantly faster than average. However, his pacing appears to have started too slow in the initial running segment and struggled to maintain an optimal pace in the middle-to-late running stages. This indicates a potential issue with pacing strategy or perhaps an underestimation of the intensity required in the initial stages of the race. Zach's profile leans slightly more towards strength, given his standout performances in strength-based exercises, but his running, especially in the first half of the race, requires attention to elevate his overall rank.

Segments to Improve:

  • Running: The total running time indicates a need for improved running efficiency and endurance. Interval training with varied intensities and distances can help Zach build both speed and stamina. Incorporating hill sprints and tempo runs will also improve his aerobic capacity and running economy. Focusing on running form, specifically maintaining a relaxed upper body and efficient stride length, can enhance performance. Post-strength exercise running drills will simulate race conditions and help adapt his running form and pace post-exercise fatigue.
  • Wall Balls: With a performance significantly slower than average, focusing on form and endurance will be key. Practicing wall balls with a focus on squat depth, explosive power through the upward phase, and catching technique can improve efficiency. Incorporating high-rep wall ball sets into metabolic conditioning workouts can also help build the necessary endurance for this segment.
  • Sandbag Lunges: To improve in this segment, Zach should work on lower body strength and stability. Exercises such as weighted lunges, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats can increase leg strength, while core strengthening exercises will improve stability. Practicing lunges with uneven weights can mimic the instability of the sandbag and enhance performance.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment requires both explosive power and stamina. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, broad jumps, and plyometric push-ups will build explosive strength. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) with burpees can also improve cardiovascular endurance and recovery time between explosive movements.

Race Strategies:

  • Pacing Strategy: Zach should focus on a more consistent pacing strategy, starting slightly faster in the initial running segments to avoid playing catch-up. Implementing negative splits, where each running segment is completed slightly faster than the previous one, can help maintain a competitive pace throughout the race.
  • Transition and Recovery: Improving transition times between exercises and running segments can significantly reduce overall time. Practicing quick transitions in training, focusing on efficient movement and rapid recovery techniques such as dynamic stretching and controlled breathing, can help minimize time lost during these periods.
  • Mental Preparation: Mental resilience and race day strategy preparation can also play a crucial role in performance improvement. Visualization techniques and setting mini-goals throughout the race can help maintain focus and motivation.
  • Nutrition and Hydration: Proper nutrition and hydration before and during the race can significantly impact performance. Experimenting with different nutritional strategies during training to find what works best for sustaining energy levels and hydration can be beneficial.

By focusing on these targeted improvements and implementing strategic adjustments, Zach Newcomb can enhance his performance in future HYROX races, leveraging his strengths and addressing his areas of improvement for a more balanced and competitive profile.

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