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.
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 Mckeown Paul'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 Mckeown Paul'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 Mckeown Paul'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 Mckeown Paul'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
04:51.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Paul Mckeown delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race, finishing in the top 4% overall and the top 6% in the male 30-34 age group. With an overall time of 01:08:31, his running time was faster than average by 02:52, indicating a strong running profile. However, an evaluation of the splits reveals that the transition times in the roxzone could be improved.
Paul began the race slightly slower than the average pace, but significantly improved his speed in the subsequent segments, consistently finishing faster than the average. This suggests that he has excellent endurance and the ability to maintain a high pace throughout the race. However, it could also be an indication that he started too conservatively. He might consider starting at a slightly faster pace in future races.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone:
Paul's roxzone split was 00:54 slower than the average, indicating that he took more time to rest or transition between exercise zones. To reduce this time, Paul should work on improving his overall fitness level and transition speed. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be a useful tool for enhancing the ability to recover quickly. Additionally, practicing transitions between different exercises can help decrease the time spent in the roxzone.
Burpees Broad Jump:
This segment was slower than the average by 00:35. To improve the performance in Burpees Broad Jump, Paul should focus on plyometric exercises to increase his explosive strength. Drills like box jumps and plyo push-ups can be particularly beneficial. Additionally, focusing on the proper form during burpees can lead to efficiency and speed.
Sled Push:
Paul's time in the Sled Push was slower than the average by 00:31. To improve this, Paul should incorporate more strength training into his routine, particularly exercises that target the lower body and core. Squats, lunges, and deadlifts can all be beneficial for this. Also, Paul should practice the sled push specifically, as this will help him become more efficient in his technique.
Race Strategies
To improve his overall race performance, Paul should consider implementing the following strategies:
Start Faster: Based on his splits, Paul has the endurance to maintain a fast pace throughout the race. By starting a bit faster, he could improve his overall time without risking fatigue in the later stages.
Focus on Transitions: Improving transition times can significantly impact overall performance. Paul should practice moving quickly and efficiently from one exercise to the next.
Strength Training: While Paul excels in the running segments, some of the strength-based exercises were slower than average. Incorporating more strength training into his routine could help balance his performance.
Plyometrics: To improve on the Burpees Broad Jump, Paul should incorporate plyometric exercises into his training. This can help increase his explosive strength and speed, which are crucial for this segment.
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men