Macdonald Darren Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 30-34 #121032 01:18:00 94th in AG | Top 39.0% 325th | Top 33.5%
+01:03
40:23
Run Total
+00:09
05:03
Avg. Lap
-00:13
04:04
Best Lap
-00:04
32:44
Workout Total
-00:01
04:05
Avg. Workout
-00:55
04:58
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

Run, Baby, Run!

We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Station Showdown

We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Fast, slow, or steady?

Here’s the full breakdown of Macdonald Darren's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Macdonald Darren hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Expected Finish Time

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Spread of Splits Time

This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack. Compare Macdonald Darren’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.

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 Macdonald Darren'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 05:19. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:28 Potential Improvement 46.4% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 02:28 40:23 to 37:55 46.4%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:36 05:45 to 04:09 30.1%
Sled Push 00:21 02:40 to 02:19 6.6%
Sled Pull 00:19 04:19 to 04:00 6.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:18 04:28 to 04:10 5.6%
Rowing 00:11 04:42 to 04:31 3.4%
Ski Erg 00:06 04:18 to 04:12 1.9%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:42 to 01:42 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 04:50 to 04:50 0.0%

Splits Time

Macdonald Darren Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:04 00:00 04:18 -00:14 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:18 04:04 04:19 -00:01 04:18 -00:14
Running 2 04:08 08:22 04:36 -00:28 08:37 -00:15
Sled Push 02:40 12:30 02:38 +00:02 13:13 -00:43
Running 3 05:02 15:10 04:59 +00:03 15:51 -00:41
Sled Pull 04:19 20:12 04:24 -00:05 20:50 -00:38
Running 4 04:57 24:31 04:58 -00:01 25:14 -00:43
Burpees Broad Jump 05:45 29:28 04:36 +01:09 30:12 -00:44
Running 5 05:32 35:13 05:06 +00:26 34:48 +00:25
Rowing 04:42 40:45 04:38 +00:04 39:54 +00:51
Running 6 04:56 45:27 04:59 -00:03 44:32 +00:55
Farmers Carry 01:42 50:23 01:59 -00:17 49:31 +00:52
Running 7 05:07 52:05 04:58 +00:09 51:30 +00:35
Sandbag Lunges 04:28 57:12 04:32 -00:04 56:28 +00:44
Running 8 06:41 01:01:40 05:25 +01:16 01:01:00 +00:40
Wall Balls 04:50 01:08:21 05:42 -00:52 01:06:25 +01:56
Roxzone 04:58 01:18:00 05:53 -00:55 01:18:00
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance


Darren Macdonald performed well in the HYROX race, finishing in the top 23% of all athletes and top 28% in his age group. His overall time of 01:18:00 is commendable, but there are areas where he can make improvements for future races. In terms of his splits, his running performance was generally strong, with his total running time of 00:40:23 being only 02:11 slower than the average. However, there were a few segments where he lost time, namely the Burpees Broad Jump, Running 8, and Running 5.

Segments to Improve


1. Burpees Broad Jump:
Darren's time of 00:05:45 for this segment was 01:28 slower than the average. To improve in this area, he should focus on increasing his explosive power and agility. Incorporating exercises such as box jumps, plyometric push-ups, and lateral hops can help him develop the necessary power and agility for the Burpees Broad Jump. Additionally, he should work on his form and technique for the burpee movement to ensure efficient and quick transitions.

2. Running 8:
Darren's time of 00:06:41 for this segment was 01:09 slower than the average. To improve his running endurance and speed, he should incorporate interval training and hill sprints into his training routine. Interval training can help improve his overall cardiovascular fitness and running speed, while hill sprints will enhance his leg strength and power. Additionally, focusing on proper running form and technique, such as maintaining an upright posture, engaging the core, and having a quick turnover, can also contribute to faster running times.

3. Running 5:
Darren's time of 00:05:32 for this segment was 00:27 slower than the average. To improve his performance in this segment, he should work on increasing his overall running endurance and speed. Long-distance runs at a comfortable pace can help build endurance, while tempo runs and interval training can improve his speed. Incorporating strength training exercises that target the muscles used in running, such as lunges, squats, and calf raises, can also contribute to improved running performance.

Strategies


1. Pacing:
Darren should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. It is important to avoid starting too fast and burning out later on. By pacing himself properly, he can ensure that he has enough energy to perform well in all segments.

2. Transitions:
Darren should aim to minimize the time spent in the Roxzone, as a slower time indicates more rest or longer transitions. Improving his overall fitness and specific transition movements, such as practicing quick and efficient equipment set-ups, can help him reduce the time spent in the Roxzone and ultimately improve his overall race time.

3. Strength vs Running:
Based on his total running time being 02:11 slower than the average, Darren could benefit from incorporating more running-specific training into his routine. This could include increasing his weekly mileage, focusing on interval training and tempo runs, and working on running form and technique. However, it is also important to maintain a balanced approach and continue strength training exercises to improve overall performance in the other segments.

In conclusion, Darren Macdonald had a strong performance in the HYROX race, but there are areas where he can make improvements. By focusing on specific segments such as the Burpees Broad Jump, Running 8, and Running 5, and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, he can enhance his overall performance and achieve even better results in future races.

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