Merrien Pierre
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Paris 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.
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 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 Merrien Pierre'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 Merrien Pierre'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 Merrien Pierre'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 Merrien Pierre'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
01:54.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
00:25
Potential Improvement
21.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Pierre Merrien demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Paris HYROX race, placing in the top 77% of 1,579 athletes and the top 74% for his age group (40-44). His overall time was 01:38:48. The standout feature of his performance was his running abilities, with a total running time of 00:47:39, which was 47 seconds faster than the average. His best running lap was 00:05:23. He also demonstrated a higher running efficiency in the initial segments, performing better than the average in the first four running segments. His overall profile leans more towards a runner, indicating his strong endurance and speed.
However, his pacing needs some attention. He started the race faster than the average, which possibly led to him slowing down in the later stages of the race. This is evident in running segments 3, 7, and 8 where he clocked slower than average times. His transition time in the roxzone was slower than the average, which indicates that this area needs improvement.
Segments to Improve:
- Roxzone: This segment was slower than average, indicating that Pierre rested more or took more time in transitioning. Investing in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts would help improve his overall fitness and transition time. Specific exercises such as burpees, jumping jacks, and fast-paced circuit training could help improve his transition speed.
- Wall Balls: Pierre's time in this segment was slower than average. He could benefit from functional fitness exercises that target the same muscle groups as the Wall Balls. Squats, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings can help improve form and strength for this exercise.
- Burpees Broad Jump: His time here was average, indicating there's room for improvement. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, long jumps, and resisted sprint training can help increase explosive power, thus improving performance in this segment.
- Sled Pull: This was another slower-than-average segment for Pierre. Strength training exercises such as deadlifts, low rows, and resistance band pull aparts can help improve muscle endurance and strength for this segment.
Race Strategies:
Pierre should consider a more conservative start to maintain his energy levels throughout the race. This could help him keep a consistent pace and avoid exhaustion during the latter stages. He should also work on his transition times between exercises to save valuable seconds. Regular practice of the exercises in a circuit format can help him get accustomed to quick transitions. Finally, incorporating some strength training in his routine could help balance his runner profile and improve his performance in strength-intensive segments.
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
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