Season 21/22 2021 Dallas (273) HYROX (192) Men (128) McLaughlin Michael

McLaughlin Michael Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2021 Dallas 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 838 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

USA USA Flag Men 40-44 #115016 01:48:16 17th in AG | Top 85.0% 100th | Top 78.1%
+04:02
56:40
Run Total
-01:44
04:50
Avg. Lap
+16:40
22:04
Best Lap
+16:22
01:02:14
Workout Total
+02:02
07:46
Avg. Workout
-02:25
07:25
Roxzone

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 838 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 838 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire McLaughlin Michael'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 McLaughlin Michael'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 838 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 McLaughlin Michael'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 McLaughlin Michael'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 25:06. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

16:34 Potential Improvement 66.0% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Wall Balls 16:34 25:15 to 08:41 66.0%
Run Total 05:52 56:40 to 50:48 23.4%
Sled Push 01:30 05:12 to 03:42 6.0%
Sled Pull 00:57 07:16 to 06:19 3.8%
Rowing 00:13 05:29 to 05:16 0.9%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:37 to 04:37 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 05:42 to 05:42 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:16 to 02:16 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 06:27 to 06:27 0.0%

Splits Time

McLaughlin Michael Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 06:13 00:00 05:22 +00:51 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:37 06:13 04:46 -00:09 05:22 +00:51
Running 2 05:55 10:50 05:55 +00:00 10:08 +00:42
Sled Push 05:12 16:45 03:39 +01:33 16:03 +00:42
Running 3 04:49 21:57 06:34 -01:45 19:42 +02:15
Sled Pull 07:16 26:46 06:23 +00:53 26:16 +00:30
Running 4 04:20 34:02 06:32 -02:12 32:39 +01:23
Burpees Broad Jump 05:42 38:22 07:25 -01:43 39:11 -00:49
Running 5 04:40 44:04 06:49 -02:09 46:36 -02:32
Rowing 05:29 48:44 05:16 +00:13 53:25 -04:41
Running 6 04:04 54:13 06:38 -02:34 58:41 -04:28
Farmers Carry 02:16 58:17 02:40 -00:24 01:05:19 -07:02
Running 7 04:04 01:00:33 06:37 -02:33 01:07:59 -07:26
Sandbag Lunges 06:27 01:04:37 06:53 -00:26 01:14:36 -09:59
Running 8 04:38 01:11:04 08:07 -03:29 01:21:29 -10:25
Wall Balls 25:15 01:15:42 08:50 +16:25 01:29:36 -13:54
Roxzone 07:25 01:48:16 09:50 -02:25 01:48:16
Based on 838 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Michael McLaughlin had a solid performance in the 2021 Dallas HYROX race. He achieved an overall rank of 100, placing him in the top 52% of 192 athletes. In his age group (40-44), he ranked 17th out of 28 athletes, placing him in the top 60%. His overall time was 01:48:16, and his total running time was 00:56:40, which was 06:38 slower than the average.

Segments to Improve


Based on the splits analysis, there are several segments where Michael can improve his performance. These segments include Running 1, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Running 8, Wall Balls, Running 3, Running 4, and Rowing.

To improve performance in Running 1, Michael should focus on increasing his speed and endurance. Incorporating interval training, such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can help improve his running speed. Additionally, practicing proper running form and technique can help optimize his performance.

For the Sled Push segment, Michael should work on building strength and power in his lower body. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts can help improve his leg strength for pushing the sled. Additionally, practicing explosive movements, such as plyometric exercises, can enhance his power output.

To improve in the Sled Pull segment, Michael should focus on his upper body strength and endurance. Exercises such as rows, pull-ups, and push-ups can help strengthen his back, arms, and shoulders for better pulling performance. Incorporating grip strength exercises, such as farmer's carries or hanging from a bar, can also improve his ability to hold onto the sled.

In Running 8, Michael demonstrated a significant improvement, but he can still work on increasing his speed and endurance. Similar to the suggestions for Running 1, incorporating interval training and focusing on proper running form can help him excel in this segment.

Wall Balls proved to be a challenging segment for Michael, with a time of 00:25:15, which was 16:31 slower than average. To improve in this segment, he should focus on strengthening his lower body and core muscles. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and medicine ball exercises can help improve his power and endurance for wall balls. Additionally, practicing proper form and technique, including using the legs and hips to generate power, can lead to better performance.

For Running 3 and Running 4, Michael demonstrated faster times than average, indicating that he has a stronger running profile. However, he can still work on improving his speed and endurance through interval training and focusing on proper form.

In the Rowing segment, Michael's time was 00:05:29, which was 00:17 slower than average. To improve in this segment, he should focus on building his cardiovascular endurance and rowing technique. Incorporating rowing intervals and practicing proper rowing form, including a strong leg drive and proper hand positioning, can help optimize his performance.

Strategies


During the race, Michael should focus on pacing himself appropriately to avoid burning out too soon. It's important for him to find a sustainable pace that allows him to maintain consistent performance throughout the race. He should also prioritize efficient transitions between segments to minimize time spent in the roxzone.

Additionally, Michael can benefit from developing a race strategy that capitalizes on his strengths. Since he demonstrated a better running profile, he should aim to excel in the running segments and maintain a steady pace. However, he should also allocate sufficient training time to improve his strength and power for the strength-based segments.

Overall, Michael should focus on a comprehensive training plan that includes a balance of cardiovascular endurance, strength training, and skill-specific exercises. Incorporating interval training, strength exercises, and proper form and technique work will help him excel in the areas that need improvement and enhance his overall performance in future races.

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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