Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Bordeaux 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 Besnard Melvyn'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 Besnard Melvyn'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 Besnard Melvyn'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 Besnard Melvyn'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
04:59.
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:
Melvyn Besnard's performance in the 2024 Bordeaux Hyrox race places him in the top 40% of all participants, showcasing a solid overall athleticism with particular strengths in endurance and strength exercises. His total running time was slightly slower than average, suggesting that while Melvyn has a good foundation in running, there's room for improvement to become more competitive. Notably, Melvyn demonstrated exceptional abilities in exercises like the Burpees Broad Jump, Rowing, Farmers Carry, and Wall Balls, indicating a strong strength and power profile. However, his performance in running, especially in the fourth segment, and the Sandbag Lunges, suggests that endurance and strength endurance, particularly in longer distances and high-resistance tasks, are areas for improvement. His pacing appeared to start too slow and had significant variance, indicating potential issues with race strategy and stamina management.
Segments to Improve:
Total Running Time: To improve his running, Melvyn should focus on increasing his aerobic base and speed endurance. Interval training, such as 400m repeats at a faster pace than his current average lap time with equal rest, and tempo runs of 20-40 minutes at a challenging but sustainable pace, can significantly enhance his speed and endurance. Incorporating hill sprints and long, slow runs will also improve his aerobic capacity and running economy.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment requires both strength and endurance. Strengthening exercises like weighted squats, lunges, and deadlifts can build the necessary muscle power. Additionally, practicing lunges with progressively heavier weights can help adapt his muscles to the specific demands of this task. Endurance can be enhanced by integrating high-repetition bodyweight lunges and sandbag carries over distance into his training regimen.
Roxzone: Improving transition times between exercises can shave seconds off his overall time. Practicing quick switches between running and strength exercises in training can help. Also, enhancing overall fitness through circuit training, which mimics the race's demands by alternating between cardio and strength exercises with minimal rest, can improve his efficiency in these transitions.
Race Strategies:
Start Strong but Steady: Melvyn should aim for a steady start rather than going out too fast and tapering off. Working on pacing through training runs, where he practices maintaining a consistent pace even when tired, can help manage his energy better during the race.
Focus on Weak Segments in Training: Prioritizing training on his weaker segments, especially running and the sandbag lunges, will ensure these areas improve. Specific training days should be dedicated to these segments, gradually increasing the challenge to build endurance and strength.
Enhance Transition Speed: Transition speed can significantly impact overall time. Practicing fast transitions between exercises, even setting up mock transition zones in training, can help reduce roxzone time. This includes quick changes from running to strength exercises and optimizing rest periods.
Recovery and Nutrition: Implementing a structured recovery and nutrition plan will improve performance and endurance. Focusing on post-training recovery, including proper nutrition, hydration, and rest, will help Melvyn maintain higher training volumes and intensity without overtraining or injury.
By focusing on these areas, Melvyn has the potential to significantly improve his performance in future Hyrox races. Tailoring his training to address specific weaknesses while capitalizing on his strengths will make him a more competitive and well-rounded athlete.
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