Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Malaga 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 Smolik Arnost'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 Smolik Arnost'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 Smolik Arnost'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 Smolik Arnost'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
04:10.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Arnost Smolik's performance in the 2024 Malaga HYROX race places him well within the top echelons of his age category, showcasing a commendable blend of endurance and strength. With an overall time that ranks him 8th in his age group and in the top 24% of all athletes, Arnost demonstrates a strong running profile, evidenced by a total running time significantly faster than average. His best running lap further underscores his running prowess. However, the analysis suggests a potential for improvement in specific strength exercises and transition times, pointing towards a slightly more hybrid training focus to optimize his race performance further.
Segments to Improve:
Sled Pull: Standing out as a significant area for improvement, increasing functional strength should be a priority. Incorporating more compound pulling movements, such as deadlifts and seated row variations, can build the necessary muscle groups. Specific drills like weighted sled drags and tire pulls will also mimic race conditions, enhancing both technique and strength.
Wall Balls: To improve on this segment, focus on explosive power and muscular endurance of the lower body and shoulders. Exercises like thrusters, squat presses, and medicine ball squat throws can be beneficial. Emphasizing squat depth and accuracy in hitting targets during practice will translate to better performance.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment requires both balance and strength. Bulgarian split squats, weighted lunges, and stability exercises (e.g., single-leg deadlifts) can enhance performance. Practicing lunges with unevenly distributed weights may also simulate the instability of sandbags.
Rowing: Improving rowing times involves both technique refinement and cardiovascular endurance. Interval training on the rower, focusing on consistent stroke rates and power output, can be beneficial. Incorporating longer steady-state rowing sessions will also improve overall endurance.
Farmers Carry: Grip strength and core stability are key. Exercises such as heavy farmer's walks, grip strengtheners, and planks will build the necessary endurance. It's also important to practice the actual carry with varying weights to adapt to the demands of the race.
Roxzone: The slower transition times suggest a need for improved overall fitness and efficient movement between exercises. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with short recovery periods can enhance this, as can practicing transitions between different exercise modalities during training sessions.
Race Strategies:
Start Pacing: Given Arnost's tendency to start strong, maintaining a slightly conservative pace in the initial running segments could preserve energy for strength exercises and reduce the need for extended recovery in the Roxzone.
Transition Efficiency: Minimizing time spent in the Roxzone can significantly improve overall race time. Practicing swift transitions between exercises, including quick equipment adjustments and strategic placement of necessary items, can shave valuable seconds off the total time.
Strength Exercise Focus: For strength exercises where Arnost has shown slower times, focusing on explosive power and endurance during training will be key. Incorporating specific drills that mimic the race conditions as closely as possible will ensure better preparedness and performance.
Endurance and Recovery: Enhancing overall cardiovascular endurance through targeted running workouts and ensuring adequate recovery practices, including nutrition and rest, will support sustained high performance throughout the race.
By addressing these specific areas of improvement with focused training strategies and implementing effective race-day strategies, Arnost Smolik can expect to see significant progress in his HYROX race performance. The blend of running prowess with enhanced strength and efficiency in transitions presents a clear path to ascending the ranks in his age category.
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