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 Mckay Steven'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 Mckay Steven'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 Mckay Steven'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 Mckay Steven'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
05:24.
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
Steven Mckay, in the HYROX event at Birmingham 2024, delivered a commendable performance, securing a position in the top 16% among 4107 athletes. In the age group of 40-44 years, he ranked in the top 15% out of 724 athletes, which is a significant achievement. His total time was 01:17:03 and his total running time was 00:36:16, which was 02:43 faster than average. This suggests a strong running profile for Steven. However, he started slower than average in the first running segment but significantly improved his pace as the race progressed. His best running lap was 00:04:15.
Segments to Improve
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was Steven's most significant area of improvement as he was 01:12 slower than average. A focus on explosive strength training, specifically plyometric exercises like box jumps and squat jumps, can help improve performance in this area. Practicing the actual movement of the Burpees Broad Jump will also be beneficial.
Wall Balls: Steven was 00:35 slower than average in this segment. To improve, he should incorporate exercises that build strength and endurance in the lower body and shoulders, such as squats, lunges, and overhead presses. Additionally, practicing the precise movement of the Wall Ball exercise can develop the necessary muscle memory.
Sandbag Lunges: Steven was 00:22 slower than average in this segment. Training should focus on strengthening the leg muscles, especially the quadriceps and hamstrings. Exercises could include weighted lunges and squats, as well as practicing lunges with a sandbag to mimic the race conditions.
Roxzone: Steven was slightly faster than average in this area, but there's room for improvement. He should consider working on his overall fitness level and transition speed between exercises. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) could be beneficial for improving both these aspects.
Race Strategies
For future races, Steven should consider starting at a more conservative pace in the initial running segment and conserve energy for the rest of the race. Given his strength in running, he should leverage this to gain time in the running segments. For strength-based exercises, focusing on proper form and efficient technique can help conserve energy and improve performance. It is also recommended to practice the transition between exercises to minimize the Roxzone time.