Macheda Nicola Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Milan 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 976 similar athletes.

Season 24/25 2024 Milan (2429) HYROX (2041) Men (1369) Macheda Nicola

ITA ITA Flag Men 40-44 #95011 01:45:14 151st in AG | Top 84.4% 1122nd | Top 82.0%

Performance Highlights

-01:59
49:22
Run Total
-00:14
06:10
Avg. Lap
+00:08
05:23
Best Lap
+01:39
46:24
Workout Total
+00:13
05:48
Avg. Workout
+00:17
09:30
Roxzone

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 976 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 976 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Macheda Nicola'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 Macheda Nicola'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 976 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 Macheda Nicola'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 Macheda Nicola'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 05:13. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

04:22 Potential Improvement 83.7% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sled Pull 04:22 10:29 to 06:07 83.7%
Ski Erg 00:21 05:06 to 04:45 6.7%
Sled Push 00:15 03:50 to 03:35 4.8%
Rowing 00:15 05:27 to 05:12 4.8%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 06:14 to 06:14 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:31 to 02:31 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 05:19 to 05:19 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 07:28 to 07:28 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 49:22 to 49:22 0.0%

Splits Time

Macheda Nicola Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 06:31 00:00 05:16 +01:15 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:06 06:31 04:43 +00:23 05:16 +01:15
Running 2 05:23 11:37 05:48 -00:25 09:59 +01:38
Sled Push 03:50 17:00 03:38 +00:12 15:47 +01:13
Running 3 06:11 20:50 06:26 -00:15 19:25 +01:25
Sled Pull 10:29 27:01 06:12 +04:17 25:51 +01:10
Running 4 05:53 37:30 06:24 -00:31 32:03 +05:27
Burpees Broad Jump 06:14 43:23 07:04 -00:50 38:27 +04:56
Running 5 05:46 49:37 06:41 -00:55 45:31 +04:06
Rowing 05:27 55:23 05:15 +00:12 52:12 +03:11
Running 6 05:48 01:00:50 06:30 -00:42 57:27 +03:23
Farmers Carry 02:31 01:06:38 02:37 -00:06 01:03:57 +02:41
Running 7 05:53 01:09:09 06:28 -00:35 01:06:34 +02:35
Sandbag Lunges 05:19 01:15:02 06:37 -01:18 01:13:02 +02:00
Running 8 08:02 01:20:21 07:43 +00:19 01:19:39 +00:42
Wall Balls 07:28 01:28:23 08:39 -01:11 01:27:22 +01:01
Roxzone 09:30 01:45:14 09:13 +00:17 01:45:14
Based on 976 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Nicola Macheda delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Milan Hyrox race, showcasing notable strengths in his running capabilities. His total running time was 2:18 minutes faster than the average, indicating a strong runner profile. Despite this, his overall rank was 1122 out of 1371 athletes, placing him in the top 81% overall and top 83% in his age group. Nicola demonstrated a well-paced strategy, starting slightly slower but accelerating significantly in the middle of the race, particularly in Running 2 to Running 5 segments. However, the Sled Pull segment proved to be a significant challenge, highlighting a need for improvement in strength and endurance in this area.

Segments to Improve

  • Sled Pull: This was the most challenging segment, with a time of 10:29, which is 4:16 slower than average. To improve:
    • Drills and Techniques: Focus on building upper body and core strength through exercises like deadlifts, bent-over rows, and rope pulls. Include functional training with sled drags and pulls to simulate race conditions.
    • Specific Exercises: Incorporate resistance band rows, TRX rows, and farmer's walks to enhance grip strength and back muscle endurance.
    • Form Corrections: Pay attention to maintaining a strong posture during pulls and ensure proper breathing techniques to avoid early fatigue.
  • Roxzone: At 9:30, this was 19 seconds slower than average. To optimize transitions:
    • Drills and Techniques: Practice quick transitions between exercises focusing on efficient movement patterns.
    • Specific Exercises: Include plyometric drills such as box jumps and agility ladder drills to improve overall fitness and agility.
    • Form Corrections: Implement mindfulness and visualization techniques to mentally prepare for smooth transitions.
  • Ski Erg: At 5:06, this segment was 23 seconds slower than average. To enhance performance:
    • Drills and Techniques: Work on ski erg form and efficiency with focused technique drills.
    • Specific Exercises: Incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the ski erg to build endurance and speed.
    • Form Corrections: Maintain a strong core and consistent rhythm to optimize power output.

Race Strategies

  • Maintain Consistent Pacing: Nicola should aim for a more consistent pace throughout the event. Starting too slow might have been an initial strategy, but maintaining a steady pace could prevent fatigue in later segments.
  • Energy Management: Focus on conserving energy during strength-based exercises to avoid compromising running segments. Proper nutrition and hydration strategies should be implemented before and during the race.
  • Mental Preparation: Utilize visualization techniques and positive self-talk to mentally prepare for challenging segments, especially the sled pull. This can help in overcoming mental barriers and sustaining focus during the race.
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