Overall Performance:

Matthieu Dehasque, your performance in 2025 Stuttgart showed your resilience and determination. Finishing with an overall time of 1:26:04, you landed in the top 48% of 1166 athletes, placing you 64th in your age group (40-44) among 141 competitors. This speaks volumes about your commitment to training and racing.

Now, let's talk pacing. You started the race with a strong first run that was a bit faster than your average, but as the race progressed, things slowed down. You seemed to struggle with maintaining that early momentum, particularly in the latter stages of the race. This gives off the impression that you might be better at running rather than strength-based exercises, but there’s room for improvement on both fronts! Remember, the key here isn't just to show up; it's to show up and crush it! 💪

Segments & Race Analysis:

Taking a closer look at the segments, you managed to nail some areas while letting others slip a bit. Your first running segment was a bit too fast, leaving you gassed for the subsequent exercises. The Ski Erg was also solid, and the Farmers Carry was notably impressive.

However, the areas where you took a hit include the wall balls and the Roxzone time, where you spent an extra minute and a half compared to the average. That tells us you need to work on transitions and overall fitness to keep that heart rate steady and recovery shorter. At the end of the day, it’s about keeping the foot on the gas, not pressing the pause button! 🏃‍♂️💥

Segments to Improve:

Let’s dive into the segments that have the most potential for improvement:

Running Total: You finished with a total running time of 41:57, which is 6 seconds above average. You can potentially knock off a whopping 1:13 from this segment with focused training, making it a priority for 49% of your training. To improve:

Incorporate interval training: 800m intervals at a hard pace followed by 400m recovery runs. Aim to complete 8-10 of these sets.
Fartlek runs to improve speed and endurance. Mix short sprints with moderate pace runs over 5-10k distances.
Focus on running form. Thoughts to keep: ‘Chest up, knees high!’ and make sure to land on your mid-foot.

Farmers Carry: Your performance here showed significant strength, but there’s a potential improvement of 33 seconds to be had! It was completed in 2:36 compared to an average of 2:03. Focus on this segment for 22% of your training time. Strategies should include:

Practice carrying heavier weights over shorter distances. Start with 70-80% of your max distance to increase grip strength and endurance.
Incorporate holds with heavier kettlebells or dumbbells to train your grip endurance.
Work on transitions between running and carrying, as it’ll mimic race-day conditions.

While the wall balls seemed to take their toll (20th Percentile Rank—ouch!), that tells us you’ve got the grit to improve. Instead of thinking of this as a wall-ball issue, consider it a strength-and-conditioning opportunity. Those light, bouncing balls can feel more like cannonballs when we start to drag! 😂

Race Strategies:

Let’s discuss how you can crush the next race:

Pacing: Manage your pacing better. Starting a bit slower during the initial running segment will save you energy for the latter parts of the race.
Transitions: As you practice, map out smoother transitions. You can shave time here by not ‘resting’ in between segments but learning to shuttle through with a mind and body set to move. Visualize each segment as a hot potato – you don’t want to hold onto it too long!
Specific Conditioning: Incorporate more hybrid workouts into your training. Think strong runs right into heavy metabolic conditioning. Practice the combo of running and strength so you build endurance while still feeling like a beast!
Nutrition: Stay hydrated and keep your nutrition dialed. Carbs are your friend, especially before races, so load up without the guilt!

Conclusion:

Matthieu, you’re on the right path, but there’s more to unleash! Your energy and passion for the sport are inspiring, and it's clear you've got the tenacity to keep improving. The next races—All Inclusive Fitness HYROX Cologne, Creapure® HYROX Lyon, and HYROX Rotterdam—coming up in 2026 present excellent opportunities to showcase your hard work and adjustments.

Remember Goggins’ voice: “You can be a beast or you can be your own worst enemy!” Be the beast. Keep pushing your limits, and don’t hesitate to rewrite your race strategy based on what you’ve learned from Stuttgart. Reflect on what it means to fight the pain and push through when things get tough; that’s the true test of an athlete! Keep that mental game sharp.

Why did the runner break up with the sled? Because it kept pushing too hard! 😂 Keep your spirits high, and let’s prepare to crush those new challenges ahead! You got this, Matthieu! It’s time to show up and show out! 💪🏆 - The Rox-Coach