OBrien Mark
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sydney 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 OBrien Mark'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 OBrien Mark'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 OBrien Mark'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 OBrien Mark'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
04:27.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:29
Potential Improvement
33.3%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Mark OBrien delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Sydney HYROX race, ranking in the top 49% overall and in the top 46% within his age group. His total running time was 00:45:06, which was 00:59 faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile. Mark's best running lap was clocked at 00:05:12. Despite his strong running capability, his performance in strength-based segments was comparatively weaker, suggesting a need to balance his training focus between running and strength exercises. Mark started the race strong, with his initial running segments faster than average, but his pace gradually became more comparable to average times, suggesting he may have started the race slightly too fast.
Segments to Improve
- Wall Balls: Mark was 00:59 slower than average, placing him in the 79th percentile. Training Strategy: Focus on improving endurance and technique. Incorporate wall ball drills with varied weights and heights to build muscle memory and efficiency. Practice sets of high-rep wall balls with minimal rest intervals to improve stamina.
- Sled Pull: He was 01:16 slower than average, ranking in the 88th percentile. Training Strategy: Improve upper body and core strength. Include sled pull variations and resistance band pulls in his routine. Additionally, work on grip strength and pulling technique to enhance speed and efficiency.
- Ski Erg: Mark was 00:26 slower than average, placing him in the 93rd percentile. Training Strategy: Focus on enhancing technique and endurance. Practice interval training on the Ski Erg, focusing on maintaining consistent power output. Incorporate full-body strength training to improve the muscle groups utilized during this exercise.
- Rowing: He was 00:22 slower than average, ranking in the 90th percentile. Training Strategy: Focus on rowing technique and cardiovascular endurance. Conduct rowing drills emphasizing stroke efficiency and power. Integrate longer rowing sessions to build aerobic capacity.
Race Strategies
- Pacing: Mark should aim to start at a steady pace that he can maintain throughout the race to avoid burnout. Implement negative split strategies during training to practice starting slower and finishing strong.
- Transition Efficiency: Although Mark's Roxzone time was faster than average, continuing to work on transition efficiency can shave off valuable seconds. Practice quick transitions during training sessions to build muscle memory.
- Compromised Running Scenarios: Train for compromised running by simulating race conditions in workouts. Alternate strength exercises with running intervals to mimic fatigue and improve recovery time between segments.
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