Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Madrid 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
686 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 686 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 686 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Cruz Almeida Adrian'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 Cruz Almeida Adrian'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 686 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 Cruz Almeida Adrian'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 Cruz Almeida Adrian'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
02:56.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 686 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Adrian Cruz Almeida put up an impressive performance in the 2024 Madrid HYROX race. As a top 2% finisher overall and in his age group (25-29), he has established himself as a strong competitor. His best lap was a running lap at 00:03:47 showing his strength in this area. However, a closer look at his total running time, which is slower than the average by 00:25, suggests some room for improvement. Moreover, his Roxzone time was slower than average, suggesting that he took more rest or transition time between exercise zones. His performance in the initial four running segments suggests a balanced start, neither too fast nor too slow, with some segments faster and some slower than average.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone: Adrian's Roxzone time is slower than average, which suggests that he could work on reducing rest or transition time between exercise zones. Specific conditioning workouts that mimic the transition between different exercise modalities could help. For example, circuit training with limited rest between exercises could help to build overall fitness and improve transition times.
Total Running Time: Adrian's total running time is slower than average, indicating that there is room for improvement. Focusing on speed work, such as interval training, fartlek runs, and tempo runs, could help to improve his pace. Additionally, working on running technique, including foot strike, stride length, and arm swing, could contribute to a more efficient running form and faster times.
Sled Push and Pull: These segments were slower than average. Strength and power training, particularly focusing on lower body and core, could help to improve performance in these areas. Specific exercises might include squats, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings. Also, practicing the specific movements of sled pushing and pulling could help to improve technique and performance.
Ski Erg: Adrian's Ski Erg time is slower than average. This could be improved with a combination of upper body and cardiovascular training. Specific exercises might include rowing, pull-ups, and overhead presses. Additionally, working on Ski Erg technique, such as proper poling and body positioning, could contribute to improved times.
Race Strategies
Adrian should consider implementing the following strategies to improve his overall race performance:
Pace Management: Aim for a steady pace throughout the race. Avoid starting too fast, which could lead to premature fatigue. By maintaining a consistent pace, Adrian could conserve energy for the later stages of the race.
Transition Efficiency: Minimise rest and transition time between exercise zones. This could be achieved by planning the transition in advance and practicing the transition movements.
Strength Training: Incorporate more strength training into his routine, focusing on exercises that mimic the movements of the sled push, sled pull, and Ski Erg.
Running Technique: Work on improving running form to increase efficiency and speed.
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