Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Karlsruhe 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 Baumgärtner Marco'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 Baumgärtner Marco'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 Baumgärtner Marco'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 Baumgärtner Marco'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
15:40.
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:
Marco Baumgärtner's performance at the 2024 Karlsruhe HYROX event places him in the top 52% of all athletes and within the top 49% of his age group, showcasing a commendable level of fitness and determination. Notably, Marco exhibits a stronger proficiency in strength-based exercises and transitions (Roxzone), as evidenced by significantly faster-than-average times in exercises like the Burpees Broad Jump, Sled Pull, and Wall Balls, alongside an impressive Roxzone time. Conversely, Marco's "Total running time" was notably slower than average, indicating that while he has excellent strength capabilities, his running endurance and speed are areas ripe for improvement. His pacing appears to have started too fast, considering his best running lap was his first, followed by a decline in running performance, suggesting potential issues with stamina or pacing strategy.
Segments to Improve:
Total Running Time: Marco's running segments consistently fell below the average, especially in the latter stages of the race. To improve, Marco should focus on increasing his aerobic capacity and running efficiency. Incorporating interval training, such as 400 to 800-meter repeats at a pace slightly faster than his current race pace, with equal recovery times, can help improve speed and endurance. Long, slow distance runs should also be a staple to enhance overall aerobic capacity, aiming for at least one such run per week, gradually increasing the distance.
Running Post-Strength Exercises: The significant drop in running performance following strength exercises suggests fatigue management could be improved. Implementing circuit training that alternates between strength exercises and short, high-intensity runs can help Marco's body adapt to running under fatigue. Exercises like sled pushes and pulls, followed by a 400-meter run at race pace, can simulate race conditions more closely.
Endurance and Speed Training: Focused efforts on improving lactate threshold through tempo runs are recommended. These runs, done at a "comfortably hard" pace for durations of 20-40 minutes, can increase Marco's ability to sustain higher speeds for longer periods. Additionally, incorporating hill workouts can improve leg strength and running economy, making flat segments of the race feel easier and more manageable.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Given Marco's tendency to start fast, he should work on establishing a more conservative pace at the beginning of the race, conserving energy for the latter stages. Practicing pacing strategies in training, possibly with the aid of a running watch to monitor pace in real-time, can help Marco develop a better feel for his ideal race pace.
Transition Speed: Although Marco excels in transitions, there's always room for improvement. Practicing quick transitions between running and strength exercises can shave off valuable seconds. This could involve setting up mock transition zones in training, working on minimizing rest and efficiently moving between exercise stations.
Mental Toughness and Race Visualization: Mental resilience plays a crucial role in enduring the challenging moments of a race. Marco should incorporate mental toughness drills into his training, such as visualization techniques, where he imagines overcoming the toughest parts of the race, and positive self-talk to push through moments of doubt or fatigue during training and racing.
By focusing on these targeted areas of improvement and incorporating the suggested strategies and exercises into his training regimen, Marco Baumgärtner can look forward to achieving a more balanced performance in future races, with enhanced running capabilities complementing his already impressive strength and agility.
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