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
906 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 906 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 906 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Mccall Gordon'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 Mccall Gordon'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 906 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 Mccall Gordon'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 Mccall Gordon'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
08:08.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 906 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Gordon Mccall demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race. He ranked in the top 58% of all athletes and in the top 54% in his age group (45-49). His overall time was 01:47:16. In terms of running, Mccall showcased a strong runner profile, with a total running time of 00:44:59, which was 07:16 faster than the average. His best running lap was clocked at 00:05:06.
His performance indicates a strong start with some room for improvement in the later stages of the race. Mccall's strength clearly lies in his running as he consistently outperformed the average times from running segments 1 to 8. His roxzone time was slower than average, suggesting a need to improve transition times and overall fitness.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: This segment had a significant time difference from the average, with Mccall's time being 03:23 slower. He should focus on improving his strength, specifically in his legs and core. Incorporating exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts into his routine would be beneficial. Practicing the wall ball exercise with varying weights could also enhance performance in this area.
Burpees Broad Jump: Mccall was 01:41 slower than the average in this segment. To improve, he should focus on plyometric exercises to enhance his explosive power. Box jumps, jumping lunges, and broad jumps would be helpful. Additionally, practicing the burpees broad jump movement specifically could improve his familiarity and efficiency with the movement.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment was 01:43 slower than the average. Incorporating more lunges (both with and without weights) into his training could be beneficial. Additionally, sandbag training could help improve his strength and familiarity with this specific movement.
Farmers Carry: Mccall was 00:34 slower than the average in this segment. To improve, he should incorporate more grip strength and core stability exercises into his training. Exercises like dead hangs, kettlebell swings, and planks could be beneficial.
Roxzone: Mccall's time was 01:11 slower than the average, indicating he may have rested more or had slower transition times. He should focus on improving his overall fitness level to reduce rest times and work on fast, efficient transitions in his training.
Race Strategies:
Mccall should consider pacing himself more evenly throughout the race to maintain energy for the later stages. While his running segments are strong, he may benefit from conserving a bit more energy during these parts to better tackle the strength-based challenges that follow.
Practicing transitions between running and strength exercises during training could also help improve his efficiency during the race. This would not only save time but also help maintain a steady rhythm and heart rate.
Lastly, Mccall should focus on maintaining a strong mental game during the race. Staying positive, focused, and mentally resilient can have a significant impact on performance, particularly in challenging segments of the race.