Mccurrach Alastair
Hyrox Result
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.
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 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 Mccurrach Alastair'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 Mccurrach Alastair'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 Mccurrach Alastair'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 Mccurrach Alastair'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
05:10.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:33
Potential Improvement
49.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Alastair Mccurrach performed admirably in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, placing in the top 62% of all athletes and ranking in the top 61% of his age group (40-44). His overall time of 01:36:08 is a strong result, and his total running time of 00:44:14 was impressive, clocking in at 03:02 faster than the average. This suggests Alastair has a strong runner's profile and his running is a key strength. However, his pace in the early stages of the race (Running 1) was slower than average, indicating a possible area for improvement in his race strategy.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: This was Alastair's weakest segment, finishing 02:10 slower than the average. To improve, Alastair should focus on building his functional strength and endurance. Specific exercises could include kettlebell swings, air squats, and thrusters to mimic the movement of the wall ball. Incorporating these exercises into high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can also help improve his speed and endurance.
- Roxzone: Alastair was 00:40 slower than the average in the Roxzone. To improve his Roxzone performance, Alastair should focus on enhancing his overall fitness and transition time. This can be achieved by incorporating drills that focus on agility, speed, and quick recovery. Exercises like burpees, ladder drills, and shuttle runs can help in improving transition times.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Alastair needs to improve his performance in this segment, as he was 00:53 slower than average. Plyometric training can greatly enhance explosive strength needed for broad jumps. Exercises such as box jumps, depth jumps, and plyometric push-ups will be beneficial. Additionally, performing burpees at a faster pace can help improve his burpee speed.
Race Strategies:
Alastair should revise his pacing strategy for the early stages of the race. His slower pace in the initial running segment suggests that he may be starting too slow. A more aggressive start might help improve his overall time. Given his strength in running, pushing harder in these early segments could yield significant benefits.
Furthermore, Alastair should focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout the strength segments, as they appear to be his weaker areas. This can be achieved by dividing the strength segments into smaller, manageable parts and maintaining a constant pace throughout each part. It may also be beneficial to practice running after strength exercises to better prepare for the compromised running scenarios in the race.
Lastly, practicing quick recovery post each exercise can help decrease the time spent in the Roxzone. Incorporating active recovery exercises like light jogging or stretching can help with this.
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