Lorenzo Besson Hyrox Result

Overall Performance:

First off, Lorenzo, let me just say—crushing it! Finishing 8th in your age group out of 290 athletes is no small feat; that puts you in the top 2%—you’re basically a Hyrox superhero! 💪 Your overall time of 1:03:02 is impressive, especially with a total running time that’s 4:23 faster than average. You’ve clearly got the legs for this—more like a gazelle than a sloth! 🦓

However, the splits tell a story too. Your pacing was a bit off at the start; Running 1 was 15 seconds slower than average, putting you in the 23rd percentile. It seems like you might have started a bit conservatively. But after that, you hit your stride with Running 2 and kept pushing. Your best lap of 3:17 shows you have serious speed, but let’s hone that profile! You seem to have a better running profile, so we need to balance that with some serious strength work.

Segments to Improve:

Let’s break down the segments where you can really crank it up a notch. We’ve identified six areas with the most potential for improvement:

• Sled Pull: 00:04:36 (1:11 slower than average, 39th Percentile)
• Sled Push: 00:02:50 (37 seconds slower than average, 48th Percentile)
• Wall Balls: 00:04:48 (33 seconds slower than average, 13th Percentile)
• Sandbag Lunges: 00:03:49 (23 seconds slower than average, 11th Percentile)
• Farmers Carry: 00:01:53 (18 seconds slower than average, 27th Percentile)
• Ski Erg: 00:04:20 (18 seconds slower than average, 35th Percentile)

Here’s how to tackle each of these segments:

• Sled Pull: Focus on explosive strength and technique. Incorporate heavy sled pulls into your routine. Aim for 3 sets of 30 meters with a rest of 2-3 minutes in between. Work on your grip strength by adding towel pulls to your workouts.
• Sled Push: This demands both strength and technique. Use a lighter sled and work on your form. Perform interval pushes—20 meters with 1-minute rest for 6 rounds. Remember, it’s about pushing through your heels, not just your shoulders!
• Wall Balls: Time to channel your inner basketball player! Practice your wall balls with a focus on full depth squats. Add a plyometric component—do 3 sets of 15 reps with a 20-second pause between sets to simulate fatigue.
• Sandbag Lunges: Incorporate weighted lunges into your routine, focusing on form. Try walking lunges with a sandbag on your shoulders for 3 sets of 20 meters. Ensure you’re keeping your knee behind your toes.
• Farmers Carry: This is all about grip and core. Incorporate heavy carries for 40 meters, focusing on keeping your shoulders back and your core tight. Do 4 sets with 1-minute rest in between.
• Ski Erg: Technique is key here. Incorporate intervals—30 seconds hard, 30 seconds easy for 8 rounds. Focus on engaging your core and using your legs effectively, almost like you’re trying to kick a stubborn treadmill to life!

Race Strategies:

Now, let’s talk race day strategy. You’ve got the speed, but pacing is crucial. Start a bit more aggressively but not full throttle—find that sweet spot where you’re pushing but not burning out too early. Aim to hit the first running segment around 3:45. You can handle it!

Also, work on your transitions. The Roxzone time of 5:14 indicates there’s room to tighten up. Practice switching gears between exercises in training—set a timer and aim to move from one station to the next in under 30 seconds. Get in, get out, and don’t let the wall balls be your nemesis!

Conclusion:

Lorenzo, you’ve got the makings of a true Hyrox champion! Remember, “The only way to get better is to get uncomfortable.” Embrace the grind, and turn those weaknesses into strengths. You’re already so close; it’s just a matter of tightening up those segments and keeping that killer attitude. Keep pushing, keep grinding, and remember: every rep counts. 🏆

So gear up for your next training session, and let’s turn those sled pushes from “meh” to “heck yeah!” Embrace the journey, and keep chasing that finish line. You’ve got this! 💥

Stay strong, stay focused, and let’s make it happen. This is The Rox-Coach, signing off! 🙌