Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Dublin 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 Delaney Michael'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 Delaney Michael'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 Delaney Michael'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 Delaney Michael'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:
Michael Delaney, a top 52% competitor in the 2024 Dublin HYROX race, showcases a balanced profile of strength and endurance. His overall time of 01:20:58 is commendable considering the intensity of the race. However, his total running time of 00:41:50, being 01:06 slower than the average, indicates a need for improvement in his running pace. The fact that Michael started the race quite fast, as indicated by his Running 1 time being 01:26 faster than average, might have caused him to lose some steam in the later running segments, all of which were slower than average. This suggests that a better pacing strategy could be beneficial.
Segments to Improve:
Run Total: Michael's total running time was 2 minutes and 33 seconds slower than the 25th percentile. This indicates a need for improvement in his running endurance. Incorporating long slow distance (LSD) runs into his training routine can help build stamina and improve aerobic capacity. Interval training, such as Fartlek and Hill sprints, could also be beneficial to improve speed and power.
Roxzone: With a time of 00:07:02, which is 53 seconds slower than average, it appears that Michael might be taking longer breaks between exercises. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) could be incorporated into his training to improve his recovery time. Also, practicing quick transitions between different exercises could help reduce time spent in the roxzone.
Sled Pull and Sled Push: These segments were slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in lower body strength and power. Incorporating more lower body strength training exercises, like squats, lunges, deadlifts, and glute bridges, could help improve performance in these areas. Additionally, incorporating specific sled push and pull drills into training could also be beneficial.
Wall Balls: Michael's Wall Balls segment was 26 seconds slower than the 25th percentile. This suggests a need for improvement in his explosive power and coordination. Incorporating plyometric exercises like box jumps and medicine ball throws into his training routine could be beneficial. Additionally, practicing the wall ball technique could also help improve performance.
Race Strategies:
Based on Michael's performance, a key race strategy would be to better manage his pacing. Starting too fast, as he did in Running 1, could lead to early fatigue and slower times in later segments. A more evenly paced approach could help conserve energy for the entire race. Additionally, working on quick and efficient transitions between exercises could help save valuable time in the roxzone. Finally, focusing on maintaining good form throughout each exercise can not only improve performance but also prevent potential injuries.