Donaldson Michael Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham 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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 45-49 #103049 01:20:44 51st in AG | Top 20.4% 989th | Top 36.6%
-04:44
35:45
Run Total
-00:35
04:28
Avg. Lap
-00:15
04:08
Best Lap
+05:03
39:08
Workout Total
+00:38
04:53
Avg. Workout
-00:15
05:57
Roxzone

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 Donaldson Michael'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 Donaldson Michael'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 Donaldson Michael'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 Donaldson Michael'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 07:13. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:00 Potential Improvement 27.7% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 02:00 06:26 to 04:26 27.7%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:33 06:03 to 04:30 21.5%
Wall Balls 01:16 06:46 to 05:30 17.6%
Sled Push 01:01 03:29 to 02:28 14.1%
Rowing 00:29 05:05 to 04:36 6.7%
Farmers Carry 00:23 02:17 to 01:54 5.3%
Sled Pull 00:20 04:35 to 04:15 4.6%
Ski Erg 00:11 04:27 to 04:16 2.5%
Run Total 00:00 35:45 to 35:45 0.0%

Splits Time

Donaldson Michael Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:40 00:00 04:23 +00:17 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:27 04:40 04:21 +00:06 04:23 +00:17
Running 2 04:08 09:07 04:44 -00:36 08:44 +00:23
Sled Push 03:29 13:15 02:44 +00:45 13:28 -00:13
Running 3 04:21 16:44 05:08 -00:47 16:12 +00:32
Sled Pull 04:35 21:05 04:36 -00:01 21:20 -00:15
Running 4 04:27 25:40 05:06 -00:39 25:56 -00:16
Burpees Broad Jump 06:03 30:07 04:54 +01:09 31:02 -00:55
Running 5 04:24 36:10 05:15 -00:51 35:56 +00:14
Rowing 05:05 40:34 04:41 +00:24 41:11 -00:37
Running 6 04:26 45:39 05:08 -00:42 45:52 -00:13
Farmers Carry 02:17 50:05 02:04 +00:13 51:00 -00:55
Running 7 04:35 52:22 05:07 -00:32 53:04 -00:42
Sandbag Lunges 06:26 56:57 04:46 +01:40 58:11 -01:14
Running 8 04:46 01:03:23 05:36 -00:50 01:02:57 +00:26
Wall Balls 06:46 01:08:09 05:59 +00:47 01:08:33 -00:24
Roxzone 05:57 01:20:44 06:12 -00:15 01:20:44
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance:

Michael Donaldson put in a commendable performance at the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race. He demonstrated his prowess in running, finishing a significant 04:58 minutes faster than the average total running time, placing him in the top 24% of all athletes. His best running lap was impressively swift at 00:04:08, indicating a strong running profile. His overall rank of 989 among 4107 athletes and his rank of 51 in his age group are laudable. Michael's pacing, although slightly slower than average in the initial running segment, improved significantly in subsequent running segments. This suggests that he may have started slower to conserve energy for the later stages of the race.

Segments to Improve:

While Michael's running performance was impressive, there are several areas where improvement is possible. In the Sandbag Lunges, Michael was significantly slower than the average, indicating a potential lack of lower body strength and endurance. To improve in this area, he might focus on exercises such as weight lunges, squats, and deadlifts to build strength and endurance in the glutes, quads, and hamstrings.

  • Burpees Broad Jump: Again, Michael was slower than average in this segment, suggesting a need for improved explosive power and coordination. Plyometric exercises focusing on lower body power like box jumps, power cleans, and kettlebell swings could be beneficial. Additionally, practicing the burpee broad jump movement itself could also improve efficiency and speed.
  • Wall Balls: Here, Michael's performance was slower than average, indicating a potential lack of full-body strength and coordination. Specific drills such as med ball throws and squats can be beneficial in improving this area. Michael should also aim to practice wall balls regularly to improve his technique and efficiency.
  • Roxzone: Michael was slightly faster than average in this segment. However, there is still room for improvement. Training strategies may include high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to improve overall fitness and transition time.

Race Strategies:

Overall, while Michael demonstrated strong running capabilities, he should aim to equally work on his strength and endurance. This would help him maintain a balanced performance throughout the race. Additionally, he should work on his pacing strategy, perhaps starting slightly faster in the initial running segment. It is also recommended that Michael focuses on his recovery and transition times between different race segments to ensure he maintains a good pace throughout. Finally, incorporating more specific exercises into his training regimen that mimic the movements in the race can help improve his efficiency and speed in those segments.

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
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