Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Melbourne 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 Salfus Liam'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 Salfus Liam'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 Salfus Liam'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 Salfus Liam'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
03:01.
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
Liam Salfus completed the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox race with an overall rank of 592, placing him in the top 32% of all participants and 40th in his age group, ranking him in the top 29%. His overall time was 01:27:00. His performance indicates a balanced athlete with both running and strength capabilities. However, the total running time was 00:43:54, which is 00:16 slower than the average, suggesting an area for improvement in running efficiency. His pacing strategy may need adjustment, as the initial running segments (Running 1 to Running 4) were slower than average, indicating a conservative start rather than an overly fast one. Liam exhibits a strong strength profile, with standout performances in the Sled Push and Sled Pull segments, suggesting his strength training is effective.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone (00:08:57, 02:04 slower than average, 92 Percentile Rank):
The Roxzone time suggests a need for improvement in transitions between exercises. Focus on minimizing rest and enhancing transition speed. Consider practicing quick transitions between exercises during training to simulate race conditions.
Training Strategy: Include circuit training with minimal rest between exercises to improve endurance and transition efficiency.
Suggested Exercises: Shuttle runs, quick-change drills, and transition simulations between different exercise modalities.
Sandbag Lunges (00:06:02, 00:54 slower than average, 88 Percentile Rank):
Liam could benefit from improving his sandbag lunge technique and endurance. Focus on building lower body strength and stability.
Training Strategy: Incorporate sandbag lunges into regular workouts, focusing on form and gradually increasing weight.
Suggested Exercises: Weighted lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and core stability exercises to enhance balance and strength.
While slightly faster than average, there is room for improvement in endurance and explosive power.
Training Strategy: Focus on plyometric exercises to improve explosive power and cardiovascular endurance.
Suggested Exercises: Box jumps, burpees with an emphasis on height and distance, and HIIT workouts.
Race Strategies
Pacing Strategy: Consider starting the race at a slightly faster pace to optimize running performance without compromising energy for strength segments. Monitor pace closely, especially in the first half of the race.
Transition Efficiency: Practice quick transitions during training sessions to reduce Roxzone times. Focus on maintaining momentum between segments.
Compromised Running: Simulate race conditions in training by running immediately after strength exercises to improve running performance under fatigue.