Tuhumena Akifa
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Rotterdam 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
123 similar athletes.
Race Summary
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 123 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 123 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Tuhumena Akifa'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 Tuhumena Akifa'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 123 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 Tuhumena Akifa'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 Tuhumena Akifa'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
13:12.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
12:52
Potential Improvement
97.5%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Akifa Tuhumena showcased a commendable effort in the 2024 Rotterdam Hyrox race, finishing in the top 69% of all athletes and top 68% in his age group. His overall time was 02:17:29, with a total running time of 01:11:18, which was slightly slower than the average, indicating a more strength-oriented profile. His performance in the sled push and pull, as well as in the burpees broad jump and sandbag lunges, was particularly strong, highlighting his proficiency in strength-based challenges. However, the Roxzone time suggests room for improvement in overall fitness and transition efficiency. Additionally, the initial running segment was significantly slower than average, suggesting a pacing issue that impacted his early race performance.
Segments to Improve:
- Total Running Time & Initial Running Segments: Akifa's total running time was slower than average, and his performance in the initial running segment fell significantly behind, indicating a potential issue with pacing or endurance at the race's outset. To improve, focus on interval training to enhance aerobic capacity and practice pacing strategies. Incorporate intervals of 400m to 1km at race pace into long runs, and use tempo runs to build endurance and speed.
- Roxzone: The significantly slower Roxzone time suggests delays in transitions or rest periods. Implement circuit training into the routine, combining strength exercises with short, intense bouts of running to mimic race conditions. Practice transitions between exercises to minimize rest time.
- Farmers Carry & Wall Balls: Although not the weakest segments, there's room for improvement. For the Farmer's Carry, focus on grip strength and endurance through exercises like dead hangs and weighted carries. Improve Wall Ball efficiency by working on squat depth and explosive power, utilizing exercises like thrusters and medicine ball throws.
Race Strategies:
- Start Strong But Steady: Given the slow start in the initial running segment, focus on starting strong but maintaining a pace that can be sustained throughout the race. Avoid going out too fast to conserve energy for strength exercises and later running segments.
- Efficient Transitions: Time lost in transitions can accumulate, impacting overall performance. Practice quick transitions between running and exercises in training, focusing on reducing rest time and improving the efficiency of movement between segments.
- Strength & Endurance Balance: As a strength-oriented athlete, continue to build on this foundation but increase the focus on running endurance. Incorporate at least two focused running sessions per week, combining long runs for endurance and intervals for speed and recovery.
- Mid-Race Pacing: Monitor pacing throughout the race, especially during running segments. Use a sports watch to keep track of pace in real-time, aiming to keep splits consistent. Adjust effort based on how you feel and the challenges ahead.
By focusing on these areas of improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, Akifa can expect to see significant enhancements in his race performance. Continuous monitoring of progress and adjustments to training based on results will be key to achieving his goals.
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