OBrien Barry
Hyrox Result
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.
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 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 OBrien Barry'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 OBrien Barry'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 OBrien Barry'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 OBrien Barry'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
05:37.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:29
Potential Improvement
62.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Barry O'Brien's performance in the Hyrox event was commendable, securing a place in the top 46% of all athletes and being in the top 52% in his age group. His overall time was 01:32:01, with a total running time of 00:43:11, which was 02:26 faster than the average time. His best lap time was 00:04:18, showcasing his strong running skills. Barry's performance suggests that he has a runner's profile, excelling in running segments while needing to improve on strength related activities. His pacing varied throughout the race, starting off faster than average, but slowing down in the latter half, potentially due to fatigue.
Segments to Improve
- Farmers Carry: This segment was the most challenging for Barry, where he was 03:21 slower than the average. To improve this, Barry could incorporate more grip strength exercises such as deadlifts and hanging exercises. Additionally, practicing the specific movement with kettlebells or dumbbells can help improve his performance in this segment.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Barry was 00:31 slower than the average in this segment. Plyometric exercises that target the lower body, such as box jumps and squat jumps, can increase explosive power and improve performance in this area. Additionally, regular practice of burpees can help increase his speed in this segment.
- Wall Balls: Barry was slightly slower than average in this segment. To improve, he could focus on exercises that strengthen the quadriceps, hamstrings, and shoulders, such as squats, lunges, and shoulder presses. Additionally, practicing the specific movement of wall balls can help improve his speed and efficiency in this segment.
- Sled Pull: Barry was 00:07 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his performance, he could incorporate more full-body strength training exercises into his routine, such as deadlifts, squats, and rowing exercises. He could also practice the specific movement of sled pulls to improve his technique.
Race Strategies
For better performance in future races, Barry should consider pacing himself more evenly throughout the race. Starting off too fast might have contributed to his slower performance in the latter half of the race. Barry should also focus on improving his transitions between segments, as this can significantly reduce his overall time. Additionally, incorporating specific strength training exercises tailored to his weaker segments can help improve his overall performance. Lastly, regular practice under race-like conditions can help Barry better prepare for the actual race conditions and improve his endurance.
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