Macdougall Liam
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Paris 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 Macdougall Liam'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 Macdougall Liam'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 Macdougall Liam'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 Macdougall Liam'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
04:03.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:43
Potential Improvement
67.1%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Liam Macdougall showed an impressive performance in the 2024 Paris HYROX race. His overall rank was 643, placing him in the top 40% of 1579 athletes and within the top 43% of his age group. His total running time was 00:40:55, which is 00:38 faster than the average running time, suggesting that Liam has a runner's profile. This indicates that he has a natural propensity for running, making it one of his strengths in this race. His best running lap was clocked at 00:04:40.
He started the race quite strong, with his first four segments faster than the average. However, he seemed to have lost some momentum during the middle of the race, with his Running 3, Sled Pull, and Running 4 segments slower than average. This suggests that he may have started the race too fast and could benefit from pacing strategies to maintain a more consistent performance throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: This was Liam's weakest segment, as he was 02:25 slower than average. To improve in this area, he may need to work on his explosive power and endurance. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, broad jumps, and burpee variations could be incorporated into his training routine. Additionally, incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) could help improve his conditioning and performance during this segment.
- Roxzone: Liam also struggled in the Roxzone segment, being 01:04 slower than average. This indicates that he may have taken longer to rest or transition between exercise zones. To address this, he could practice running drills that mimic the transition between exercise zones to improve his efficiency. Additionally, focusing on full-body conditioning workouts could help improve his overall fitness, allowing him to recover more quickly between exercise zones.
- Sled Pull: Liam was 00:18 slower than average in this segment. To improve his sled pull performance, he could focus on strengthening his lower body and core. Exercises such as deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and farmer's walks could be beneficial. Practicing the sled pull itself can also improve technique and form, leading to better performance.
Race Strategies:
Given Liam's runner profile, he should prioritize maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Starting too fast might have led to fatigue in the middle segments of the race, affecting his overall performance. Implementing strategies such as dividing the race into sections and setting a target pace for each could help manage energy levels and prevent burnouts. Additionally, working on transition efficiency between exercise zones could help shave off valuable seconds from his overall time.
Lastly, focusing on the specific exercises and drills mentioned in the improvement areas during his training can help turn his weak segments into strengths, potentially improving his future race performance.
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