Connolly Matt
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Ciudad de Mexico 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 Connolly Matt'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 Connolly Matt'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 Connolly Matt'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 Connolly Matt'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
05:13.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:22
Potential Improvement
45.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Matt Connolly's performance in the 2024 Ciudad de Mexico HYROX event demonstrates a strong showing, ranking in the top 9% overall and the top 6% in his age category. His total running time is slightly slower than average, suggesting a strength-focused fitness profile. His Roxzone time is faster than average, indicating a quick transition between exercise zones and a solid overall fitness level. However, the pacing in the early segments of the race, particularly Running 1, appears to be slower than average, which could be an area for further attention and improvement.
Segments to Improve
Several segments stand out as opportunities for improvement, based on Matt's performance compared to the 25th percentile. These include Total Run Time, Burpees Broad Jump, Wall Balls, Farmers Carry, and Ski Erg.
- Total Run Time: While Matt's running time is slightly slower than average, this can be improved with targeted endurance training. Incorporating interval training, with a mix of high-intensity sprints and lower-intensity recovery periods, can help boost both speed and stamina.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Matt's performance in this segment is slower than average. To improve, he could focus on plyometric exercises, particularly those that target lower body power. Box jumps, squat jumps, and broad jumps can all help improve explosive strength and speed.
- Wall Balls: A slower-than-average time in this segment suggests a potential weakness in lower body strength and power. Incorporating squats, lunges, and other lower-body strength training exercises into the routine can help improve performance here.
- Farmers Carry: This is a test of grip strength and overall endurance. Incorporating grip-strengthening exercises, such as dead hangs or wrist curls, can enhance performance. General strength training, particularly focused on the lower back and core, can also assist.
- Ski Erg: This is an anaerobic exercise that requires upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance. Interval training on the Ski Erg machine, alternating between high-intensity and recovery periods, can help boost performance in this segment.
Race Strategies
Based on Matt's performance, it may be beneficial to adjust his race pacing strategy. Starting off too slowly in the early running segments could lead to lost time overall. A more evenly distributed effort throughout the race may result in a better overall time.
Additionally, focusing on maintaining a steady, even pace during the strength-based exercises, rather than trying to rush through them, may help conserve energy for the running portions of the race. This is particularly important considering Matt's strength-oriented fitness profile.
Finally, it may be beneficial to incorporate more active recovery strategies during the Roxzone transitions. This could include light jogging or dynamic stretching to keep the muscles warm and prepared for the next exercise zone, while still allowing for slight recovery.
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