Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Amsterdam 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
650 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 650 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 650 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Mcgowan Brian'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 Mcgowan Brian'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 650 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 Mcgowan Brian'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 Mcgowan Brian'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
12:47.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 650 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance
Brian Mcgowan demonstrated commendable effort in the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race, ranking within the top 65% of the overall competitors and 66% in his age group. Key strengths were evident in his strong performance across several strength-based exercises such as the Sled Pull and Sandbag Lunges, where he achieved percentile ranks of 14 and 20, respectively. His running times, however, were notably slower, with a total running time of 01:05:18, which is 09:53 slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in running endurance. His performance shows a bias towards strength over running, suggesting a hybrid-athlete profile. Additionally, Brian's initial running segment was significantly faster than average, but subsequent segments were slower, indicating that he may have started too fast and fatigued quickly.
Segments to Improve
Total Running Time: A significant area for improvement is the overall running time. Specific training strategies include:
Interval Training: Incorporate sessions with varied pace intervals to build endurance and speed. For example, 1-minute sprints followed by 2 minutes of jogging, repeated 10 times.
Long-Distance Runs: Schedule weekly long runs at a steady pace to enhance aerobic capacity and endurance.
Hill Repeats: Engage in hill running to increase strength and improve running efficiency.
Burpees Broad Jump: Although faster than average, there is room for improvement. Focus on:
Plyometric Drills: Incorporate box jumps and tuck jumps to improve explosive power and efficiency in the movement.
Core Strengthening Exercises: Perform planks and Russian twists to enhance core stability during transitions.
Sled Push: While already performing well, further enhancements could be made:
Leg Strengthening: Use exercises such as squats and lunges to build muscle endurance.
Technique Refinement: Practice maintaining a low, forward-leaning posture to optimize force application.
Race Strategies
Pacing: To avoid early fatigue, adopt a more conservative pacing strategy at the start. Aim for a consistent pace that can be maintained throughout the race rather than peaking early.
Transition Efficiency: Although the Roxzone time was faster than average, continuous improvement can lead to better race times. Focus on minimizing transition times by practicing quick, efficient movements between exercises.
Compromised Running: Practice running immediately after strength exercises to simulate race conditions. This will help in maintaining speed and form even when fatigued.