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 Mcdaid James'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 Mcdaid James'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 Mcdaid James'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 Mcdaid James'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
03:14.
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:
James Mcdaid demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Dublin HYROX race, securing a ranking within the top 69% of all participants and the top 72% within his age group. One of his key strengths was his running capability, as evidenced by his total running time being faster than the average by 01:05. His pacing, particularly in the early segments of the race, was swift, with his first run being 01:31 faster than the average. While this indicates a strong start, it also suggests a potential tendency to start too fast, which could have contributed to slower times in later running segments. Given his stronger performance in running, James appears to have a runner profile and might benefit from focusing on strength training to improve overall balance in his performance.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: James' performance in this segment was significantly slower than the average by 01:01. This indicates a need to improve strength and endurance. Incorporating strength training exercises like squats, push-ups, and kettlebell swings can help improve his performance in this segment. Also, practicing wall balls regularly with correct form and varying weight can help him adapt to the exertion and improve his speed.
Sled Pull: James' time was 00:28 slower than average in this segment, suggesting a need for stronger leg and core muscles. He could consider adding more lower body strength exercises, such as deadlifts, lunges, and farmer's walks. Regular sessions of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) could also help increase his speed and endurance.
Farmers Carry: His time in this segment was slower than average by 00:25, indicating a need for improved grip strength and overall endurance. Training with exercises that target grip strength, like bar hangs and wrist curls, could be beneficial. Also, incorporating farmer's walk drills into his routine can help improve his technique and endurance.
Race Strategies:
Based on the analysis, James should consider the following strategies for future races:
Consistent Pacing: Given the tendency to start strong and slow towards the end, James could benefit from a more evenly paced strategy. Maintaining a consistent pace can help conserve energy for the latter stages of the race.
Strength Training: Given his strong runner profile, incorporating more strength training into his regimen can help improve his performance in strength-based segments.
Technique Focus: Focusing on proper form and technique during strength exercises can not only improve performance but also prevent potential injuries. This is particularly important in segments like the wall balls and sled pull, where proper form can significantly impact performance.
Recovery & Transition: James should also focus on improving his transition and recovery time between segments. This can be achieved by incorporating active recovery exercises into his training and practicing swift transitions between different exercises.