Balsgaard David
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Stuttgart 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
473 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 Pro 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 473 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 473 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Balsgaard David'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 Balsgaard David'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 473 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 Balsgaard David'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 Pro 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 Balsgaard David'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
02:51.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
00:50
Potential Improvement
29.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men
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Overall Performance
David Balsgaard delivered an impressive performance at the 2024 Stuttgart Hyrox event, securing an overall rank of 38 out of 214 athletes, which places him in the top 17% overall and 5th in his age group. His overall time of 1:11:09 is commendable, with a total running time of 33:13, making him 1:38 faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile.
David's pacing strategy was well-calibrated, as he improved his running speed progressively from Running 1 to Running 4. However, his Roxzone time was significantly slower than average, suggesting that transitions could be an area to focus on. Despite strong running capabilities, David's performance in strength-focused exercises like Sled Push, Sandbag Lunges, and Farmers Carry was below average, indicating that strength is a potential area for improvement.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone: With a time 1:31 slower than average, transitioning efficiently between zones is crucial. To improve, focus on enhancing overall fitness and practicing quicker transitions. Incorporate drills like time-bound circuit training with minimal rest to simulate race conditions.
- Sled Push: David was 23 seconds slower than average. To improve, focus on lower body strength and endurance. Exercises like weighted sled pushes, squats, and leg presses can help. Emphasize proper form to maximize power output and efficiency.
- Sandbag Lunges: David was 27 seconds slower than average. Enhance lunge technique with weighted lunges and single-leg squats to improve stability and strength. Practicing lunges immediately after running can help simulate actual race fatigue.
- Farmers Carry: With a time 19 seconds slower than average, grip strength and core stability are key. Incorporate exercises like Farmers Walks, deadlifts, and core stability drills to improve performance in this segment.
Race Strategies
- Efficient Pacing: Maintain a consistent running pace throughout the course, ensuring you conserve energy for strength exercises. Use the initial running segments to find a comfortable pace without overexerting early on.
- Transition Practice: Streamline transitions by practicing quick and efficient movements between exercises. Set up practice circuits where you transition rapidly between different exercise stations.
- Focus on Compromised Running: Since David excels in running, practicing running segments immediately after strength exercises can help adapt to compromised running conditions often faced in races.
- Visualize Success: Mentally rehearsing the race and visualizing each segment can improve focus and confidence. Use visualization techniques to prepare for each transition and exercise, enhancing mental readiness.
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 Pro Men
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