Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Washington - North American Championships 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 Dunphy Sean'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 Dunphy Sean'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 Dunphy Sean'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 Dunphy Sean'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
04:07.
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:
Sean Dunphy's performance in the 2024 Washington - North American Championships places him solidly within the top half of competitors, both overall and within his age group. His overall rank and age group rank indicate a competitive edge in a highly challenging field. Sean's total running time is slightly slower than average, suggesting a more strength-oriented profile rather than pure running. However, his performance in the first running segment was significantly faster than average, indicating a potential for high initial pace but maybe an issue with pacing throughout the event. The faster than average Roxzone time suggests good transition efficiency and a high level of overall fitness, though there's room for improvement in balancing his running and strength work to optimize his performance across all segments.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: Sean's performance in Wall Balls was significantly slower than average, indicating a potential weakness in this area. To improve, Sean should focus on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) incorporating wall balls, aiming to increase both the speed and efficiency of each rep. Additionally, working on squat depth and explosiveness can help improve power. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps and squat jumps can also enhance his ability to perform under fatigue.
Total Running Time: Given that Sean's total running time is slower than average, incorporating interval running workouts focused on varying distances and paces can help improve his endurance and speed. Hill sprints and tempo runs could also be beneficial to build strength and stamina specific to running.
Sled Pull: The slower time in this segment suggests room for improvement in lower body strength and pulling efficiency. Incorporating more targeted strength training, focusing on the posterior chain muscles such as deadlifts, and practicing the actual sled pull with varying weights can help improve this area.
Rowing: Sean's slower rowing time indicates a need for technique refinement and endurance building. Rowing intervals with a focus on maintaining a consistent stroke rate and power output, combined with longer steady-state sessions, can help improve overall rowing performance.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Given Sean's strong start but slower finish, working on pacing strategy is crucial. Breaking the race down into segments and setting target times based on training performances can help manage effort throughout the race and prevent early burnout.
Strength and Running Balance: Since Sean shows a more strength-oriented profile, focusing on balancing running and strength training in his preparation can help improve overall performance. This includes integrating strength workouts that also have a cardiovascular component to mimic race conditions.
Transitions: Even though Sean's Roxzone time is better than average, continuous focus on minimizing transition times through simulation training and strategic planning can shave off critical seconds from the overall time.
Recovery and Nutrition: Implementing a structured recovery and nutrition plan leading up to and on the race day can significantly impact performance. Focusing on hydration, muscle recovery techniques, and carbohydrate loading can help maintain energy levels and reduce fatigue.
By focusing on these targeted areas of improvement and implementing strategic race day strategies, Sean has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX races.