Season 19/20 2020 Dallas (285) HYROX (189) Men (122) McDonald Robert

McDonald Robert Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2020 Dallas 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 64 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

USA USA Flag Men 40-44 #112028 02:25:29 16th in AG | Top 94.1% 118th | Top 96.7%
+08:22
01:18:55
Run Total
+01:03
09:52
Avg. Lap
+00:32
07:07
Best Lap
-05:30
56:11
Workout Total
-00:41
07:01
Avg. Workout
-02:48
10:26
Roxzone

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 64 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 64 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire McDonald Robert'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 McDonald Robert'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 64 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 McDonald Robert'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 McDonald Robert'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 22:59. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

19:16 Potential Improvement 83.8% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 19:16 01:18:55 to 59:39 83.8%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:25 10:32 to 09:07 6.2%
Sled Pull 01:01 08:53 to 07:52 4.4%
Wall Balls 00:38 11:55 to 11:17 2.8%
Rowing 00:20 06:03 to 05:43 1.5%
Ski Erg 00:10 05:17 to 05:07 0.7%
Sled Push 00:09 04:49 to 04:40 0.7%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:55 to 02:55 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 05:47 to 05:47 0.0%

Splits Time

McDonald Robert Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 07:07 00:00 06:13 +00:54 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:17 07:07 05:10 +00:07 06:13 +00:54
Running 2 08:38 12:24 07:37 +01:01 11:23 +01:01
Sled Push 04:49 21:02 04:54 -00:05 19:00 +02:02
Running 3 09:39 25:51 08:26 +01:13 23:54 +01:57
Sled Pull 08:53 35:30 08:20 +00:33 32:20 +03:10
Running 4 10:15 44:23 08:42 +01:33 40:40 +03:43
Burpees Broad Jump 10:32 54:38 10:40 -00:08 49:22 +05:16
Running 5 11:22 01:05:10 09:19 +02:03 01:00:02 +05:08
Rowing 06:03 01:16:32 05:52 +00:11 01:09:21 +07:11
Running 6 10:16 01:22:35 09:02 +01:14 01:15:13 +07:22
Farmers Carry 02:55 01:32:51 03:18 -00:23 01:24:15 +08:36
Running 7 10:23 01:35:46 08:58 +01:25 01:27:33 +08:13
Sandbag Lunges 05:47 01:46:09 10:03 -04:16 01:36:31 +09:38
Running 8 11:18 01:51:56 12:17 -00:59 01:46:34 +05:22
Wall Balls 11:55 02:03:14 13:24 -01:29 01:58:51 +04:23
Roxzone 10:26 02:25:29 13:14 -02:48 02:25:29
Based on 64 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Robert McDonald had a respectable performance in the 2020 Dallas Hyrox race, finishing with an overall rank of 118 out of 189 athletes. In his age group category (40-44), he placed 16th out of 25 athletes, placing in the top 64%. His overall time was 02:25:29, with a total running time of 01:18:55, which was 11:27 slower than the average.

Based on the splits analysis, it is evident that Robert struggled the most in the running segments, particularly Running 5, Running 4, Running 7, Running 1, Running 2, Running 3, and Running 6. These were the segments where he lost the most time compared to the average. In terms of specific exercises, Robert should focus on improving his overall fitness and transition time to enhance his performance in the roxzone. Additionally, he can benefit from training his running to improve his overall running time.

Segments to Improve


1. Running 5:
Robert's time in this segment was 02:04 slower than the average. To improve his performance, he should focus on endurance training, incorporating long-distance running and interval training. This will help him build stamina and improve his pace.

2. Running 4:
Robert's time in this segment was 01:36 slower than the average. To improve, he should focus on strength training exercises that target the lower body, such as squats, lunges, and plyometric exercises. This will help him build muscular strength and power, enabling him to run faster and more efficiently.

3. Running 7:
Robert's time in this segment was 01:30 slower than the average. To improve, he should incorporate speed training into his routine. This can include interval sprints, hill sprints, and tempo runs. By improving his speed and agility, he will be able to shave off valuable time in this segment.

4. Running 1, Running 2, Running 3, and Running 6:
Robert's times in these segments were all slower than the average. To improve, he should focus on improving his running form and technique. This can be achieved through drills such as high knees, butt kicks, and running with proper posture. Additionally, incorporating strength exercises that target the core and hip muscles will help improve stability and running efficiency.

5. Best Lap and Burpees Broad Jump:
Robert's times in these segments were slower than the average. To improve, he should focus on explosive movements and plyometric exercises. This can include exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and burpees. By improving his power and explosiveness, he will be able to perform better in these segments.

6. Ski Erg, Rowing, and Sled Pull:
Robert's times in these segments were slightly slower than the average. To improve, he should focus on improving his overall cardiovascular endurance. Incorporating exercises such as cycling, swimming, and stair climbing will help improve his aerobic capacity and endurance.

Strategies


During the race, Robert should focus on pacing himself properly to avoid burning out too quickly. It is important to find a sustainable pace that allows him to maintain energy throughout the race. Additionally, he should prioritize efficient transitions between segments to minimize time lost in the roxzone. Lastly, staying mentally focused and motivated throughout the race will greatly contribute to his overall performance.

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