Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Glasgow 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.
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 Mckenna Patrick'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 Mckenna Patrick'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 Mckenna Patrick'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 Mckenna Patrick'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
05:14.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Patrick Mckenna's performance in the 2024 Glasgow HYROX race places him within the top 82% of all athletes and top 87% in his age group, which is a commendable achievement. His total running time was 01:39 faster than average, indicating a strength in running, while specific exercise zones such as Burpees Broad Jump, Wall Balls, and Sandbag Lunges showed significant room for improvement. Patrick's pacing at the start of the race was slightly slower than average but improved significantly in later running segments, suggesting a strong finish but a potential over-cautious start. Given his faster total running time versus the average, Patrick profiles more as a runner, but his performance in strength-focused segments and the Roxzone time indicates a balanced, albeit slightly running-favored, athlete profile. The Roxzone time being faster than average suggests efficient transitions between exercises, a crucial aspect in HYROX races.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: Patrick's performance here was notably slower than average. To improve, focus on plyometric exercises to enhance explosive power and endurance. Incorporate box jumps, plyometric push-ups, and broad jumps into the training regimen. Practice burpees separately to improve technique and endurance, then combine with broad jumps to mimic race conditions.
Wall Balls: Another area for improvement. Patrick should work on his squat and throw technique to ensure efficiency and less fatigue during this exercise. Exercises like air squats, medicine ball throws against a wall, and kettlebell thrusters can help build the required strength and coordination. Focus on form to ensure each rep is as efficient as possible.
Sandbag Lunges: The slower time suggests a need for improved lower body strength and endurance. Incorporate lunges with varying weights, step-ups, and weighted squats into the training routine. Additionally, practicing sandbag carries can help adapt to the specific challenges of this segment.
Running Post Strength Segments: Given Patrick's running strength, incorporating running intervals immediately after strength exercises during training can help simulate the race's demands. This approach will improve his ability to maintain running pace even when fatigued from the exercise zones.
Race Strategies:
Start Stronger: Patrick's slower start in the initial running segment suggests a cautious approach. A slightly more aggressive start could help improve his overall time without risking early burnout, given his strong finishing segments.
Focus on Transition Efficiency: Despite a good Roxzone time, further minimizing transition times can shave off crucial seconds. Practicing quick transitions between running and exercise zones in training can help make this process more automatic and less mentally taxing during the race.
Strength Endurance Balance: Given Patrick's running prowess, maintaining a focus on running while increasing the intensity and volume of strength training will help create a more balanced performance profile. Implementing two to three strength-focused training days with an emphasis on the identified weak segments can aid in this balance.
Pacing Strategy: Implement a race-specific pacing strategy that allows for a strong start and finish while managing effort through the strength segments. Use training sessions to practice pacing, especially running after strength exercises, to develop a sense of how to distribute effort throughout the race.
In conclusion, Patrick Mckenna shows strong potential as a HYROX athlete with particular prowess in running. By addressing specific areas of improvement with targeted training strategies and adjusting race strategies to leverage his strengths, Patrick can look forward to enhanced performances in future HYROX events.
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