Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London 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
221 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 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 221 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 221 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Gough Deirdre'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 Gough Deirdre'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 221 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 Gough Deirdre'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 Gough Deirdre'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
07:37.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 221 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Deirdre Gough's performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London places her in the top 91% of her age group and overall, which is a commendable achievement. A closer look at her results suggests Deirdre has a strong running capacity, as evidenced by her total running time being 01:37 faster than average. This indicates she has a runner's profile. However, her performance in strength-focused exercises, particularly Burpees Broad Jump, Wall Balls, and Sandbag Lunges, suggests room for improvement. Her pacing at the start was slower than average, but she was able to pick up speed in later running segments, showing an endurance strength as the race progressed.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: Deirdre's time in this segment was significantly slower than average. To improve, she should focus on plyometric exercises to build explosive power. Box jumps, standing broad jumps, and plyometric push-ups will help increase her explosiveness. Additionally, practicing the burpee broad jump itself for technique, focusing on efficient movement and minimizing ground contact time, will be beneficial. Incorporating interval training with high-intensity burpee variations can also improve her stamina for this physically demanding segment.
Wall Balls: Deirdre's performance here indicates a need for improvement in both strength and endurance. To enhance her wall ball capability, working on squat strength and endurance through high-repetition air squats, front squats with a focus on speed and volume, and thrusters to mimic the wall ball's movement pattern will be crucial. Practicing wall balls with a lighter ball to focus on form and gradually increasing the weight as technique improves will help. Wall ball drills should be integrated into circuit training to improve muscular endurance and recovery.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment requires leg strength, endurance, and balance. Deirdre should incorporate lunges with varying loads (e.g., barbell, kettlebells, sandbags) into her training routine to build strength and adapt to the instability of the sandbag. Balance exercises and core strengthening will also aid in improving performance in this area. Additionally, incorporating weighted step-ups and Bulgarian split squats can build the necessary leg strength and endurance for this segment.
Race Strategies:
Start Pace: Given Deirdre's slower start, focusing on a more aggressive initial pace could benefit her overall time. Warming up thoroughly before the race to ensure she can start closer to her target pace without overextending herself in the early stages.
Transition Efficiency: With a roxzone time faster than average, Deirdre is already managing her transitions well, but there's always room for improvement. Practicing quick transitions between exercises in training, focusing on reducing rest time and optimizing movement between stations, will further enhance her performance.
Strength and Endurance Balance: Since Deirdre has a strong running background, integrating more strength training into her routine, particularly focusing on the identified weak segments, will help create a more balanced athlete profile. This includes incorporating strength workouts at least twice a week, with a focus on compound movements and high-intensity functional training to mimic race day conditions.
Race Day Nutrition and Hydration: Proper nutrition and hydration leading up to and during the race can significantly impact performance. Deirdre should focus on a nutrition strategy that supports both endurance and strength, ensuring she’s adequately fueled for both the running and strength segments of the race.
By focusing on these areas of improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, Deirdre can build on her strengths as a runner while becoming more proficient in strength-focused segments, potentially improving her overall ranking and performance in future HYROX races.
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 Women