Schäfer Kai
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
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 Schäfer Kai'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 Schäfer Kai'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 Schäfer Kai'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 Schäfer Kai'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
04:11.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:12
Potential Improvement
28.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Kai Schäfer delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Stuttgart Hyrox race, securing an overall rank of 126 out of 1130 athletes, placing him in the top 11%. In his age group (40-44), he ranked 18th out of 150, which is within the top 12%. His overall time was 01:13:53. Notably, Kai's total running time was 00:35:42, which is 01:59 faster than the average, highlighting his strong running capabilities. His best running lap was an impressive 00:04:10. However, the initial running segments indicate that he started slightly slower than the average, suggesting a conservative start. His running profile suggests a hybrid athlete with a slight edge towards running, suggesting that strength-focused segments could benefit from additional attention.
Segments to Improve:
- Sandbag Lunges: This segment was significantly slower (00:52 slower than average, placing him in the 93rd percentile). To improve, Kai should focus on strength and endurance training for the lower body. Exercises such as weighted lunges, squats, and step-ups can enhance muscle endurance and efficiency.
- Roxzone: At 00:29 slower than average, Kai could benefit from improving his transition times. Focus on drills that simulate race transitions, reducing rest time, and practicing quick gear changes.
- Wall Balls: Being 00:18 slower than the average suggests a need for better technique and endurance. Incorporate exercises like high-rep wall balls and shoulder strengthening exercises.
- Sled Pull: At 00:08 slower than average, improving grip strength and upper body endurance through exercises like sled pulls with varying resistance and rows can help.
- Rowing: To enhance performance, focus on technique drills that emphasize efficient power transfer and pacing strategies.
- Farmers Carry: Work on grip strength and core stability with exercises like deadlifts and weighted carries to improve speed and efficiency.
Race Strategies:
- Optimize Pacing: Given Kai's slower start, consider adjusting the strategy to find a sweet spot between conserving energy and maintaining a competitive pace. Incorporate interval training to find the optimal pacing strategy.
- Focus on Transitions: Improving Roxzone times will require practice in transitioning smoothly between segments. Simulate race conditions in training to enhance transition efficiency.
- Compromised Running Drills: Implement running drills immediately following strength exercises to mimic race conditions, improving the ability to maintain pace post-exercises like Sled Pull and Sandbag Lunges.
- Strength-Endurance Hybrid Sessions: Combine running with strength training to build the hybrid capacity necessary for events like Hyrox, ensuring balanced development in both running and strength 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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