Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham 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
917 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 917 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 917 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Moynagh Darren'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 Moynagh Darren'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 917 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 Moynagh Darren'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 Moynagh Darren'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
01:17.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 917 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Darren Moynagh has demonstrated a strong overall performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. Ranked within the top 58% of all athletes, Darren's overall time was 01:47:08. His running capability is evidently above average as his total running time was 4 minutes and 54 seconds faster than the average, making it one of his key strengths. Yet, it is noteworthy that he started his first run slightly slower than average. His best running lap was timed at 5 minutes and 24 seconds.
Darren's performance indicates a more runner-focused profile. Despite slower initial splits, he managed to consistently gain speed in the subsequent runs, surpassing the average times. This suggests that he may have started too slow or cautiously, before gaining momentum and endurance to deliver faster times. His strength performance was generally on par with the race averages, with some segments being faster, suggesting a balanced athlete profile.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: This segment is a significant area for improvement as Darren's time was 6 minutes and 54 seconds slower than the average time. This indicates a need for improved overall fitness and transition speed. Focused training on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help improve cardiovascular fitness and metabolic conditioning. Additionally, practicing transitions between strength and running segments can help reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
Sled Push: Darren's sled push was slower than average by a minute and 2 seconds. To improve in this area, he could incorporate more strength training, particularly focusing on lower body and core exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts. These exercises will help improve his pushing power and endurance.
Wall Balls: Though Darren was faster than average in this segment, there's still room for improvement. Functional strength training, particularly squats and overhead presses, will help improve his performance. Practicing the wall ball exercise with different weights can also enhance his muscular endurance and coordination.
Ski Erg: Darren was slower than average by 16 seconds in this segment. Focused training on upper body strength and cardiovascular fitness can improve performance. Exercises such as pull-ups, push-ups, seated cable rows, and regular cardio workouts can be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Implementing the following strategies can enhance Darren's race performance:
Pacing: Darren should focus on starting the race at a slightly higher pace. This can be achieved by adequate warm-up before the race and maintaining a steady pace from the beginning, which can help save energy and prevent fatigue towards the end.
Transition Efficiency: Darren can work on reducing his transition times, especially in the Roxzone. Practicing the transition between different exercises during training can help improve this.
Strength Training: Incorporating more strength training exercises into his routine, focusing on the required muscles for each segment, can help improve his strength performance during the race.