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
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 Mcmahon Carl'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 Mcmahon Carl'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 Mcmahon Carl'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 Mcmahon Carl'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
04:30.
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
Carl Mcmahon put forth a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, finishing in the top 33% of 4107 athletes and top 17% of his age group (50-54). His total running time of 00:40:31 was impressive, being 02:19 faster than the average. This indicates that Carl has a strong runner's profile and his running form and endurance are areas of significant strength.
Despite a slower start in the first running segment, Carl managed to regain momentum and consistently outperformed the average times in the running segments that followed. This suggests that Carl has excellent pacing strategies, avoiding an early burnout by starting at a manageable pace and accelerating as the race progressed.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone: Carl's Roxzone time was 01:00 slower than the average, signifying he may have taken longer to transition or rested more. To improve this, Carl should focus on boosting his overall fitness and reducing his transition time. Interval training, particularly High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), can be highly effective in improving stamina and transition times. Specific exercises like burpees, tuck jumps, and mountain climbers can help increase his agility and speed during transitions.
Wall Balls: Carl was 01:01 slower than average in the Wall Balls segment. To improve, he could incorporate more strength training into his routine, focusing on exercises that target the thighs, glutes, and core, such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts.
Sled Pull: Carl's time was 00:47 slower than average in the Sled Pull segment, indicating a need to enhance his pulling strength. Exercises such as cable pulls, seated rowing, and resistance band workouts can help improve this.
Farmers Carry: Carl was 00:42 slower than average in the Farmers Carry segment. To enhance his performance in this area, he should focus on improving his grip strength and shoulder stability. Exercises like farmer's walk, dumbbell shrugs, and wrist curls can be beneficial.
Rowing: Carl's rowing time was 00:44 slower than average. To improve, he needs to work on his rowing technique and build stronger back and leg muscles. Rowing drills, deadlifts, and leg presses can help in this regard.
Race Strategies
Considering Carl's performance, a few race strategies can be suggested:
Carl should continue with his effective pacing strategy, starting at a manageable pace and gradually increasing his speed as the race progresses.
Given his strong runner profile, Carl should aim to capitalize on the running segments to create a time buffer for the strength-based tasks.
Carl should focus on maintaining a swift transition between exercises. Practising quick transitions in training can help achieve this.
Lastly, incorporating more strength training and technique-specific drills into his training routine will be key to improving his performance in the strength-based segments.