Johnson Meagen
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 New York 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
690 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 690 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 690 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Johnson Meagen'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 Johnson Meagen'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 690 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 Johnson Meagen'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 Johnson Meagen'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
06:27.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
05:29
Potential Improvement
85.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Meagen Johnson's performance in the 2024 New York Hyrox race places her impressively in the top 25% of all athletes and within the top 21% in her age group, showcasing her competitive edge and dedication. Her overall time of 01:45:29 reflects a well-prepared athlete; however, the detailed analysis reveals specific areas for improvement, especially in total running time, which was 03:27 slower than average. This indicates a stronger performance in strength-oriented tasks compared to running. Meagen started the race with an exceptionally fast first running segment, which suggests an aggressive pacing strategy. However, this might have contributed to slower running times in later segments, indicating a potential issue with maintaining an even pace throughout the race. Her profile suggests a hybrid athlete with a slight leaning towards strength exercises, given her better-than-average performance in several strength-focused exercises like the sled pull and wall balls.
Segments to Improve:
- Running (Total Time): Meagen's total running time indicates a need for improved endurance and pacing strategy. Focused running drills such as interval training, tempo runs, and long, slow distance runs will help improve her cardiovascular capacity and endurance. Incorporating hill sprints and speed work can also increase her speed and stamina. To address pacing, practicing negative splits during training runs—where each segment is run slightly faster than the previous—can help in managing energy distribution more effectively throughout the race.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment, being on par with the average, still presents an opportunity for Meagen to gain time. Plyometric training, focusing on explosive leg power and efficient burpee technique, can significantly reduce time spent on this obstacle. Exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps will build the necessary power, while burpee drills focusing on minimizing ground contact time will improve efficiency.
- Farmers Carry: To improve her performance in the Farmers Carry, grip strength and core stability exercises will be beneficial. Incorporating dead hangs, farmer's walks with progressively heavier weights, and core strengthening exercises like planks and deadlifts into her routine will enhance her ability to tackle this segment with improved speed and stability.
- Roxzone: The Roxzone time suggests Meagen can benefit from improving her transition efficiency and overall fitness. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions that mimic the race's structure, transitioning quickly between different types of exercises, can help improve her fitness level and reduce transition times between segments.
Race Strategies:
- Even Pacing: Given Meagen's fast start and subsequent decline in running performance, adopting a more even pacing strategy could conserve energy for a stronger finish. Warm-up runs that simulate the first running segment's pace could help her find and maintain a sustainable speed.
- Strength-Running Balance: On training days focusing on strength, Meagen should consider ending sessions with a short, intense run to simulate running under fatigue. This will help improve her running performance post-strength exercises during the race.
- Transition Drills: Practicing quick transitions between exercises, especially after high-intensity segments, can reduce Roxzone time. Setting up mock transition zones during training sessions to mimic race-day conditions will help improve efficiency.
- Recovery and Nutrition: Implementing a structured recovery and nutrition plan is crucial, especially considering the evident early exertion. Adequate hydration, proper nutrition, and strategies like active recovery and stretching can help maintain performance levels throughout the race.
By focusing on these targeted improvements and strategies, Meagen Johnson can leverage her strengths and address her weaknesses, setting the stage for an even more competitive performance in future races.
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