Walls Paul
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Dublin 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 Walls Paul'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 Walls Paul'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 Walls Paul'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 Walls Paul'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
04:30.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:02
Potential Improvement
45.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Paul Walls competed impressively in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race, earning an overall rank of 245 out of 362 athletes. Specifically, he stood out in Running 1 and Running 8 segments, where he was significantly faster than the average. Paul showed a strong start and a strong finish, indicating a good level of endurance. However, his overall running time was slower than average, pointing towards a need for improvement in the running segments. His Roxzone time was faster than average, suggesting his transitions and recovery periods between exercise zones are effective. Given these findings, Paul's profile suggests that he is better in strength-oriented segments, but needs to work on his running performance.
Segments to Improve
- Run Total: Paul's total running time was slower than the average, implying a need to improve his running speed and stamina. Interval training, focusing on enhancing speed and recovery, could be beneficial. This includes short bursts of high-intensity running followed by a period of rest or low-intensity running. Incorporating hill running into the training could also help improve strength and endurance.
- Sled Pull: A slower than average time in this segment indicates the need for improving lower body strength and endurance. Specific exercises like deadlifts, squats, and lunges can help in building the required strength. Practicing the actual sled pull movement with progressive overload will aid in enhancing performance in this segment.
- Wall Balls: Paul's performance in wall balls was slower than average. To improve this, he should focus on exercises that enhance lower body strength, shoulder mobility, and coordination, like squats, push presses, and medicine ball throws.
- Burpees Broad Jump: A slower performance in this segment suggests a need to work on explosive strength and agility. Plyometric exercises like box jumps and burpee variations can aid in improving this.
- Sandbag Lunges: A slower than average performance suggests a need to improve lower body strength and balance. Regular practice of lunges with incremental weight can help improve this performance.
Race Strategies
For better performance in future races, Paul should focus on improving his pacing strategy. Starting off too fast in the running segments may cause him to fatigue sooner, affecting his performance in subsequent segments. Working on a consistent pace that allows for strength exertion in the latter half of the race could be beneficial. Furthermore, focusing on maintaining a steady rhythm during strength segments will help conserve energy for running segments. Lastly, practicing transitions between different segments can help shave off precious seconds from the total time.
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