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 Burns Cathal'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 Burns Cathal'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 Burns Cathal'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 Burns Cathal'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
07:03.
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
Cathal Burns demonstrated a strong overall performance in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race, particularly distinguishing himself with his running ability. Cathal finished in the top 51% of all athletes, and the top 54% in his age group (35-39). His total running time was 3 minutes faster than average, highlighting his exceptional aptitude for running. Cathal's best running lap was recorded at 00:04:11. His performance in the roxzone was notably strong, with him finishing nearly 2 minutes faster than average, indicating excellent general fitness and effective transition time management. However, his pacing on the first four running segments suggests that he may have started the race at a faster pace than the average competitor, which could have contributed to slower times in the strength-based segments later in the race.
Segments to Improve
While Cathal's running abilities are strong, there is room for improvement in several strength-related segments. His performance in the Wall Balls, Burpees Broad Jump, and Sandbag Lunges segments was considerably slower than the average, indicating that strength training should be a key focus moving forward.
Wall Balls: To improve his performance in this area, Cathal could incorporate targeted strength training exercises into his routine, such as squats, lunges, and kettlebell swings. These will help to build lower body and core strength, which are crucial for this exercise. It's also important to focus on form, ensuring that the squat is deep enough and that the ball is being propelled with enough force.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment requires both strength and explosive power. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and power cleans, can help to increase power and improve performance. Additionally, practicing burpees with a focus on maintaining a strong, stable core and explosive jump can also be beneficial.
Sandbag Lunges: To improve in this segment, Cathal could focus on exercises that strengthen the glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core, such as weighted lunges, deadlifts, and squats. Practice with a sandbag or similar weighted object can also help to improve balance and coordination for this exercise.
Race Strategies
Moving forward, Cathal may wish to consider pacing strategies that enable him to maintain a more even energy expenditure throughout the race. Starting off at a slightly slower pace could help to conserve energy for the more strength-intensive exercises later in the race. Additionally, incorporating targeted strength training into his regular routine can help to improve his performance in the strength-based segments, potentially leading to an overall faster finish time. Lastly, practicing transitions between running and strength exercises can also help to minimize roxzone time, further enhancing race performance.