Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Chicago Navy Pier 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 Faestel 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 Faestel 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 Faestel 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 Faestel 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
09:29.
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
Paul Faestel demonstrated a very respectable performance in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier HYROX event, finishing in the top 29% of all athletes and in the top 27% of his age group. His overall time was 01:28:09, which is commendable given his age group of 50-54. One of the key highlights of Paul's performance was his exceptional running ability. His total running time was 00:37:34, which is 06:22 faster than the average, indicating a strong runner's profile. His pacing was consistent and he started off strong, maintaining a faster than average pace in the initial running segments.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: Paul's performance in the Wall Balls segment was significantly slower than average, indicating an area for improvement. To enhance his performance in this area, specific strength training exercises could be beneficial. For example, incorporating squats, lunges and kettlebell swings into his training regimen could help improve the strength and endurance of his lower body and core muscles. Also, drills focusing on the correct form and timing of the wall ball throw could be incorporated into the training sessions.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was another area where Paul's performance was slower than average. To improve in this area, he could benefit from plyometric exercises like box jumps and leap frogs to increase power and explosiveness. Additionally, practicing the burpee broad jump regularly, focusing on maintaining a fast pace while preserving form and technique, will be beneficial.
Sandbag Lunges: Paul's performance in Sandbag Lunges was slower than average. Incorporating lunges with weights into his training routine can improve his strength and balance for this exercise. Additionally, endurance and strength training for the lower body, including squats, deadlifts, and leg presses, could aid in developing the necessary muscle groups for this segment.
Race Strategies
Going forward, Paul should focus on maintaining his strong start and consistent pacing throughout the race. He should also aim to minimize the time spent in the Roxzone by enhancing his transition speed between exercises. Given his strong running profile, he can use his running segments to make up for time lost in strength-based segments. However, he should be wary of compromising his energy levels for subsequent strength-based exercises. Regularly practicing the transition from running to strength exercises during training could help in managing energy levels during the race. Lastly, focusing on form and technique during strength exercises could also lead to significant time savings.