Mcfarlane Mark
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Madrid 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 Mcfarlane 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 Mcfarlane 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 Mcfarlane 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 Mcfarlane 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
04:50.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:34
Potential Improvement
32.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Mark Mcfarlane demonstrated an impressive overall performance in the 2024 Madrid HYROX event, as highlighted by his overall rank of 209, placing him in the top 19% of 1065 athletes. In his age group of 60-64, he ranked 1, placing him in the top 10% of competitors. His overall race time was 01:15:19, with a total running time of 00:35:15, which is 03:04 faster than the average. This signals a clear strength in running, suggesting Mark has a runner’s profile. However, he should seek to improve his roxzone time, which is slower than average, indicating he took longer to rest or transition between exercise zones. This suggests that Mark could benefit from enhancing his overall fitness and transition times.
With regards to pacing, the first four running segments suggest that Mark started slightly slower than average, but improved his time as the race progressed, indicating a strong ability to sustain and even increase pace throughout the event.
Segments to Improve:
- Roxzone: Mark's time in the roxzone was 01:19 slower than average. To improve this, he should focus on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that mimic the quick transitions between exercises in a race. These could include circuit training with limited rest periods. He should also practice transition techniques to reduce time spent changing between exercises.
- Sled Pull: He was 01:08 slower than average in the sled pull segment. Strength training targeting lower body and core muscles would be beneficial here. Exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and lunges could help build strength for this segment.
- Sandbag Lunges: Mark's time was 00:47 slower than average. To improve this, he should incorporate lunges with weights into his strength training routine. He could also try exercises that improve balance and stability, such as yoga or Pilates.
- Ski Erg: Mark was 00:35 slower than average in this segment. Including upper body and core strengthening exercises, particularly focusing on the back and shoulder muscles, could help improve his performance. Exercises such as pull-ups, bent-over rows, and cable pull-downs could be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Mark should consider implementing the following strategies for better race performance:
- Start the race at a comfortable pace and gradually increase speed to conserve energy for later segments where he can leverage his running strength.
- Practice transitions between exercises to minimize roxzone time. This could include rehearsing equipment setup and removal, and planning the quickest route between zones.
- Focus on maintaining proper form during strength segments to prevent fatigue and injury. This includes engaging the core during sled pulls and keeping the back straight during sandbag lunges.
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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