Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Cape Town 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
Run, Baby, Run!
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Station Showdown
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of the race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where you hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Expected Finish Time
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station.
Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
Spread of Splits Time
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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 his 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
06:35.
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
Sj Engelbrecht delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Cape Town Hyrox race, securing an overall rank of 86, placing him in the top 21% of all competitors. In his age group, he ranked 29th, demonstrating a strong competitive edge. Notably, his performance in strength-based exercises such as the Sled Push and Wall Balls was outstanding, ranking in the 1st and 4th percentiles, respectively. However, his overall running time was 5:10 slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in this area. The pacing analysis suggests that Engelbrecht started the race slower than average, as indicated by the slower times in the initial running segments. His profile leans towards strength, as he excelled in strength exercises but lagged in running.
Segments to Improve
Total Running Time: Engelbrecht's total running time was slower than average, indicating the need for enhanced running endurance and speed. To improve, consider the following training strategies:
Interval Training: Implement high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions to boost speed and cardiovascular endurance. For example, alternate between sprinting for 400 meters and jogging for 200 meters over a 5 km session.
Tempo Runs: Incorporate tempo runs of 20-30 minutes at a pace slightly faster than race pace to improve lactate threshold and running economy.
Strength Training: Focus on lower body strength exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts to enhance running power and efficiency.
Roxzone: The Roxzone time was 1:03 slower than average, indicating potential inefficiencies in transitions and recovery. To address this:
Transition Drills: Practice rapid transitions between running and exercises, focusing on maintaining a steady pace without unnecessary breaks.
Circuit Training: Engage in circuit workouts that simulate race conditions, incorporating brief rest periods to mimic Roxzone transitions.
Race Strategies
Start with a Balanced Pace: Avoid starting too slow as observed in the initial running segments. Aim for a balanced pace that matches your training runs, ensuring energy conservation for later stages.
Efficient Transitions: Practice transitioning quickly between segments to reduce Roxzone time. Focus on minimizing rest periods and maintaining a consistent tempo.
Optimize Strength Segments: Leverage your strength in exercises like the Sled Push and Wall Balls to gain a time advantage. Continue to refine technique for maximum efficiency.