Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Melbourne 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 Cunningham Neil'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 Cunningham Neil'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 Cunningham Neil'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 Cunningham Neil'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
04:01.
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
Neil Cunningham delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox race, achieving an overall rank of 401, positioning him in the top 22% of the participants, and ranking 12th in his age group (50-54), which places him in the top 15% of his peers. His total running time of 40:02 was notably 1:11 faster than the average, indicating a strong running ability compared to strength segments. Neil's pacing strategy seemed balanced, starting with a slightly faster than average pace and maintaining it with minor deviations. However, his performance slightly declined in the later running segments, suggesting potential fatigue or pacing strategy issues. Overall, Neil demonstrates a strong runner profile with opportunities to enhance his strength and hybrid exercises.
Segments to Improve
Burpees Broad Jump: Neil completed this segment 1:04 slower than average, ranking in the 91st percentile. To improve, Neil should focus on building explosive strength and conditioning. Training Strategy: Incorporate plyometric exercises such as box jumps and depth jumps. Progressive overload in burpees and practicing broad jumps to enhance power output will be beneficial. These exercises should be done in a circuit with short rest periods to simulate race conditions.
Wall Balls: With a time of 6:53, Neil was 0:51 slower than average, placing him in the 83rd percentile. Improving leg strength and coordination is key here. Training Strategy: Focus on squats with medicine balls and work on shoulder endurance. Include wall ball drills with varying weights to build endurance and technique. Additionally, high-rep squat sets can help improve endurance.
Roxzone: Neil's Roxzone time was 0:04 slower than average, indicating potential inefficiencies in transitions. Training Strategy: Practice smooth and quick transitions between exercises. Time box exercises and rehearse transitions in training to reduce downtime. Consider incorporating short, intense circuits that simulate the transition demands of the race.
Sandbag Lunges: Completing the segment 0:19 slower than average, Neil can benefit from strengthening his core and improving lunging technique. Training Strategy: Implement lunges with varying weights and distances. Core stability exercises, like planks and Russian twists, will support better balance and control during lunges. Practicing lunges in fatigued states will mimic race conditions.
Race Strategies
Efficient Pacing: Given Neil's strong running ability, he should focus on maintaining an even pace throughout the race to avoid fatigue in the later stages. Implementing a negative split strategy, where he starts at a steady pace and gradually increases speed, can be beneficial.
Optimizing Transitions: As the Roxzone time suggests, optimizing transitions can shave off crucial seconds. Neil should practice race simulations with quick transitions to build muscle memory and efficiency.
Focus on Compromised Running: Given the combined strength and endurance requirements of Hyrox, training sessions should include compromised running drills. These involve running after performing strength exercises (like sled push/pull or burpees) to simulate race fatigue and improve overall performance.
Nutrition and Hydration: Ensure a well-planned nutrition and hydration strategy to maintain energy levels throughout the race. This can include pre-race carb-loading and intra-race hydration strategies tailored to Neil's needs.
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