Mcleod Clare
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Glasgow 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
424 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 Women
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 424 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 424 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Mcleod Clare'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 Mcleod Clare'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 424 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 Mcleod Clare'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 Women
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 Mcleod Clare'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
06:54.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
06:54
Potential Improvement
100.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Clare McLeod showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Glasgow HYROX event, ranking within the top 27% of all athletes and the top 29% within her age group. Her overall time was 01:54:07, with a total running time of 01:02:18, which was 04:16 slower than average. This indicates a stronger performance in strength-based exercises compared to running. Clare demonstrated exceptional capability in the strength exercises, particularly in the Sled Push, Sled Pull, Rowing, Farmers Carry, and Sandbag Lunges, where she was significantly faster than average. However, her running segments, especially Running 2, 3, and 5, were notably slower, suggesting an area for improvement. Clare's performance indicates a hybrid profile with a lean towards strength, but with room to enhance her running efficiency and endurance.
Segments to Improve:
- Total Running Time: Clare’s overall running time suggests she could benefit from focused endurance and speed training. Interval training, such as 400m repeats at a faster pace than her current average, with equal rest periods, could improve her speed and cardiovascular capacity. Additionally, incorporating long, slow runs into her training regimen once a week could help build endurance.
- Wall Balls: To improve her Wall Balls time, Clare should focus on both strength and technique. Wall Ball shots require a combination of squat strength and coordination. Squat strength can be enhanced through exercises like back squats and front squats, aiming for both power and depth. Technique work, focusing on the transition from squat to press and ensuring efficient movement, can be practiced with lighter balls before moving to competition weight.
- Roxzone: Clare’s transition times between exercises (Roxzone) were slightly better than average, suggesting a good level of overall fitness and transition efficiency. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in minimizing rest and optimizing movement between stations. Practicing transitions in training, focusing on quick changes and immediate engagement with the next exercise, could reduce these times further.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This exercise requires both explosive power and endurance. Plyometric training, including exercises such as box jumps and broad jumps, can enhance explosive power. Endurance can be improved through high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions, integrating burpees to increase both cardiovascular endurance and strength endurance in the context of this specific exercise.
Race Strategies:
- Start Pace: Based on her splits, Clare started the first running segment faster than average but struggled in subsequent segments. A more conservative start, focusing on maintaining a steady pace through the initial segments, may conserve energy for a stronger overall performance.
- Strength Segments: Given Clare’s strong performance in strength segments, these areas should be capitalized upon. However, it's crucial not to overexert in these sections to the point of significantly impacting running performance. Strategic energy distribution is key.
- Running Focus: Since running appears to be a weaker area, Clare should focus on maintaining a consistent pace that's sustainable across all running segments. Incorporating more running-focused training sessions will also be beneficial in improving her pacing and endurance.
- Transitions (Roxzone): Minimizing rest and optimizing transitions between exercises can shave valuable seconds off overall time. Practicing these transitions during training, perhaps as part of a circuit, can help Clare become more efficient in real race conditions.
By focusing on these targeted improvement areas and implementing strategic race strategies, Clare McLeod has the potential to significantly enhance her performance in future HYROX events.
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