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
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 Women
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 Women
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 Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Nikolova Irena'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 Nikolova Irena'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 Women
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 Nikolova Irena'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 Women
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 Nikolova Irena'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
04:30.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Firstly, congratulations to Irena Nikolova for a commendable performance in the 2024 Madrid HYROX event. With an overall ranking in the top 14% of 1509 athletes and ranking 28th in her age group, Irena has shown a strong competitive edge. However, there are areas that can be improved upon to help Irena climb the ranks even more.
When analyzing the total running time, it's clear that Irena's running performance is slower than average. This indicates that she may have a strength-focused profile and should train more in running. Irena's roxzone time was slower than average, suggesting that transitions and overall stamina may need improvement. The start of the race also seemed slower than average, which could be addressed for a better race start and pacing.
Segments to Improve:
Run Total:
Since Irena's total running time is slower than average, incorporating more running drills into the training routine would be beneficial. Interval training can improve speed and endurance. For instance, warm up for 10 minutes, then alternate between 1 minute of fast running and 2 minutes of slow running for the next 20-30 minutes, followed by a 10 minute cool down.
Roxzone:
Irena's slower roxzone time suggests that she could improve her overall fitness and transition times. To help with this, consider incorporating circuit training into her routine. This will help improve her overall stamina and also mimic the quick transitions between different exercises that occur during the race.
Sled Push:
Her slower sled push times indicate that lower body strength could be improved. Weighted squats, lunges, and leg presses will help build that strength. Also, practicing with the sled push itself will make the motion more familiar and efficient.
Rowing:
Rowing times were slower than average, indicating that upper body strength and rowing form may need improvement. Incorporating more upper body strength workouts and rowing drills can help. For rowing, consider doing interval training similar to the running drills.
Race Strategies:
In terms of race strategies, it would be beneficial for Irena to focus on a quicker start to the race. This can be accomplished through targeted training and also by mentally preparing to start the race at a faster pace. She should also work on improving her transitions between exercises, as indicated by the slower roxzone time. Practicing quick transitions in training will help make this more natural during the race. Lastly, considering her strength-focused profile, it would be beneficial to maintain a steady pace during the running portions of the race to conserve energy for the strength-based exercises.