Murphy Fin
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Glasgow 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 Murphy Fin'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 Murphy Fin'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 Murphy Fin'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 Murphy Fin'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
04:48.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:36
Potential Improvement
75.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Fin Murphy's performance in the 2024 Glasgow HYROX race puts him in the top 21% overall and top 27% within his age group, showcasing his competitive edge among a large field of athletes. A detailed analysis of his splits indicates a stronger inclination towards strength-based exercises, as evidenced by his superior performance in segments like the Sled Push and Sled Pull. However, his total running time, being slower than average, suggests that endurance and pacing during running segments need attention. Fin started slower in his first running segment and demonstrated variability in pacing across the race, indicating potential issues with starting too fast or an inconsistent running strategy.
Segments to Improve:
- Total Running Time: Fin's overall running time indicates a need for improved endurance and pacing. Incorporating interval training, with a mix of short, high-intensity bursts and longer, sustained runs, can help improve both speed and stamina. Focusing on consistent pacing drills, like negative split runs where the second half of the run is faster than the first, can also help in maintaining a steady pace throughout the race.
- Burpees Broad Jump: To improve in this segment, Fin should focus on explosive power and coordination. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps can help build explosive strength, while practicing burpees with an emphasis on the broad jump distance can improve technique and efficiency during the race segment.
- Sandbag Lunges: This segment requires both strength and endurance. Incorporating lunges with varying weights and distances into the training regimen can help. Weighted vest walks and lunges, and high-repetition bodyweight lunges can increase muscular endurance, while heavier, shorter sets can build strength.
- Roxzone: The slower Roxzone time suggests that transition times and overall fitness could be improved. Circuit training that mimics the race's structure, alternating between strength exercises and short sprints or jogs, can help Fin become more efficient in transitions and reduce rest time between segments.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Given the inconsistency in Fin's pacing, adopting a more strategic approach to pacing could yield significant improvements. Breaking down the race into segments and setting target times based on training performances can help maintain a consistent effort level throughout the race. Utilizing a running watch with pacing alerts can provide real-time feedback and ensure he doesn't start too fast or lag in the middle segments.
- Transitions: Reducing time in the Roxzone is crucial. Practicing quick transitions in training, such as setting up a mini-circuit that includes a strength exercise followed immediately by a short run, can help mimic the race environment and improve efficiency moving from one segment to the next.
- Strength-Endurance Balance: Fin's performance indicates a need for a balanced approach to strength and endurance training. Tailoring a training schedule that equally prioritizes running endurance and strength exercises, focusing on those segments identified for improvement, will help create a more well-rounded race performance. On days focused on strength, concluding the session with a short, intense run could help in maintaining endurance while building strength.
- Recovery and Nutrition: Attention to recovery and nutrition is essential to support increased training demands. Incorporating active recovery days, adequate protein intake, and hydration strategies will support muscle repair and overall fitness improvements.
By focusing on these areas of improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, Fin Murphy can expect to see significant gains in his future HYROX performances, transforming weaker segments into strengths and achieving a more consistent and efficient race pace.
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