Merrigan Robert
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Dublin 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 Merrigan Robert'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 Merrigan Robert'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 Merrigan Robert'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 Merrigan Robert'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
05:41.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:18
Potential Improvement
58.1%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Robert Merrigan put in a strong performance in the 2024 Dublin HYROX race, finishing in the top 15% of all athletes and top 18% in his age group. His overall time of 01:15:36 demonstrates his fitness and race proficiency. However, his total running time was 01:45 slower than average, indicating a need to focus more on running training. Robert started the race with an impressive pace in the running 1 segment, where he was 01:15 faster than average, showing his initial speed and energy. However, as the race progressed, his pace deteriorated, indicating a probable need for better pacing strategies and enhanced endurance training. Comparing his performances in the strength segments and the running segments, Robert appears to have a more strength-oriented profile.
Segments to Improve
- Running: The biggest area of improvement for Robert is his overall running performance. To improve running endurance, Robert should incorporate long-distance runs, tempo runs, and interval training into his routine. A focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race would also be beneficial. Speed drills and hill repeats could help improve his speed and endurance.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Robert was 00:37 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his performance in Burpees Broad Jump, Robert should focus on plyometric training to enhance his explosive power. Exercises like box jumps, jump squats and kettlebell swings could be helpful. He should also practice burpees to improve his form and efficiency.
- Sled Push: Robert's performance in the Sled Push segment was 00:23 slower than the average. To enhance his sled push performance, Robert should incorporate exercises that strengthen his lower body and core, like squats, lunges, and deadlifts. Specific sled push drills will also help him improve his technique.
Race Strategies
During the race, Robert should focus on maintaining a consistent pace, especially in the running segments. Starting too fast might lead to early fatigue, negatively affecting his performance in later segments. He should also work on his transition time in the roxzone to reduce idle time. Lastly, practicing the specific exercises of each segment under compromised running scenarios, like after a long run, could help him prepare better for the actual race conditions.
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