Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Vienna - European Championship 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 Gallagher Chris'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 Gallagher Chris'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 Gallagher Chris'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 Gallagher Chris'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
04:44.
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:
Chris Gallagher exhibited a commendable performance in the 2024 Vienna - European Championship, finishing in the top 33% overall and top 39% within his age group, which is an impressive feat. His total running time was 00:44 faster than average, highlighting his strength in running, suggesting a more runner-oriented profile. However, there's a noticeable variation in performance across different segments, indicating potential areas for improvement to create a more well-rounded athletic profile. Chris started the race stronger than average in the initial running segments but showed signs of slowing down in the later stages, suggesting potential issues with endurance or pacing strategy.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was significantly slower than average, indicating a need for enhanced explosive strength and endurance. Drills focusing on plyometric exercises, such as box jumps, squat jumps, and interval sprinting, can improve explosive strength. Incorporating burpees into high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions can also help improve both endurance and technique under fatigue.
Sandbag Lunges: Another area where Chris lagged considerably. This suggests a need for improved lower body strength and endurance. Training should include weighted lunges, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats to build strength in the legs and glutes. Sandbag-specific workouts, replicating race conditions, will also improve muscular endurance and familiarity with the movement.
Roxzone: The time lost here indicates potential inefficiencies in transition times or overall fitness. Improving overall cardiovascular fitness through cross-training activities like cycling or swimming could help. Additionally, practicing quick transitions between exercises in training sessions can reduce time spent in the Roxzone.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Given the signs of starting strong but slowing down in later stages, Chris should work on developing a more consistent pacing strategy throughout the race. Implementing negative splits in training runs, where each segment is run slightly faster than the previous, can help train the body and mind for a strong finish.
Strength Training: While Chris shows a strong running profile, balancing this with focused strength training will enhance performance in strength-demanding segments like the Burpees Broad Jump and Sandbag Lunges. This can include compound lifts like deadlifts and squats, complemented by functional exercises such as sandbag carries and sled pulls.
Endurance Building: Enhancing overall endurance can help maintain a strong pace throughout the race and improve recovery between segments. Incorporating longer, steady-state cardio sessions alongside HIIT can build a solid endurance base.
Technique Optimization: For areas like the Burpees Broad Jump, focusing on technique refinement can yield significant time savings. Workshops or coaching sessions focusing on efficiency in these movements can be highly beneficial.
By addressing these specific areas of improvement with targeted training strategies and race tactics, Chris Gallagher can significantly enhance his performance in future Hyrox races, potentially achieving even higher rankings and a more balanced athletic profile.
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