Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Vienna - European Championship 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
279 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 279 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 279 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire A. M. Victor'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 A. M. Victor'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 279 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 A. M. Victor'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 A. M. Victor'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
11:14.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 279 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Victor A. M. demonstrated a commendable effort in the 2024 Vienna - European Championship, securing an overall rank in the top 74% of participants and performing notably well in his age group. Analyzing Victor's total running time, which was 03:27 slower than average, suggests that his strength lies more in the exercise zones than in running. However, his performance in the roxzone indicates a faster transition time than average, suggesting good overall fitness but room for improvement in both running efficiency and specific strength exercises. The pacing at the start with Running 1 being significantly faster than average indicates a potential misjudgment in pacing, potentially leading to premature fatigue. Victor's profile appears to be more of a hybrid athlete, with strengths in both running and strength but with a noticeable tilt towards exercise zones over pure running endurance.
Segments to Improve:
Run Total & Specific Running Segments: To improve running efficiency, Victor should incorporate interval training, tempo runs, and long-distance runs into his weekly routine. Interval training with varied distances and paces can enhance cardiovascular efficiency and pacing strategy. Hill repeats and resistance training can also improve leg strength and running economy. Focusing on consistent pacing, rather than starting too fast, will help conserve energy for later stages of the race.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment significantly impacted Victor's overall time. To improve, Victor should focus on lower body strength and endurance through exercises like squats, lunges (with and without weight), and deadlifts. Incorporating weighted step-ups and Bulgarian split squats can also enhance stability and power for more efficient lunges. Practicing lunges with varying weight can mimic race conditions and improve technique under fatigue.
Farmers Carry: To enhance performance in this segment, grip strength and core stability exercises are crucial. Dead hangs, wrist curls, and farmer's walk with increasing durations and weights can improve grip endurance. Planks, deadlifts, and suitcase carries will bolster core strength and enhance posture during the carry, reducing overall fatigue.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Victor should adopt a more conservative start, focusing on maintaining a steady pace in the initial running segments to conserve energy for later stages. Using a pacing strategy that accounts for saving some effort for strength exercises and the final running segments can yield better overall performance.
Transitions (Roxzone): While Victor's transition times are already better than average, focusing on minimizing rest periods and practicing quick transitions between running and exercise zones can shave off valuable seconds. Simulating race conditions in training, where Victor moves rapidly from running to exercises, can improve this aspect further.
Strength Training Integration: Given Victor's potential for improvement in specific strength exercises, integrating strength training with running workouts can help. For example, performing a strength exercise followed by a short run can mimic race conditions and improve endurance and performance under fatigue.
Nutrition and Recovery: Attention to nutrition, hydration, and recovery strategies will also play a crucial role in improving Victor's performance. Proper fueling before and during the race, along with post-race recovery practices, can enhance overall fitness and readiness for the event.
By focusing on these strategies and training adjustments, Victor can leverage his hybrid athlete profile more effectively, turning identified weaknesses into strengths and achieving a better balance between running and strength performance in future races.