Mackie Laura
Hyrox Result
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
978 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 978 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 978 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Mackie Laura'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 Mackie Laura'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 978 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 Mackie Laura'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 Mackie Laura'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
06:05.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:12
Potential Improvement
36.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Laura Mackie's performance at the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London event places her in the top 68% overall and top 70% within her age group, demonstrating a commendable effort across the board. Notably, Laura's total running time was 00:50:42, slightly faster than average, indicating a strong runner profile. However, her pacing at the beginning of the race (specifically during Running 1) was considerably slower than average, which suggests a cautious start. Despite this, she managed to significantly improve her pace towards the end, especially evident in her best running lap (Running 8), which was remarkably faster than average. Her performance in the Roxzone and strength exercises such as the Sled Push and Farmers Carry was also notably efficient, suggesting a good transition speed and decent strength capacity. However, there are several areas, particularly in strength-focused segments like the Sled Pull and Ski Erg, where improvements could significantly enhance her overall race performance.
Segments to Improve:
- Sled Pull: Laura's Sled Pull time is significantly slower than average, indicating a possible area for major improvement. To enhance performance in this area, focus on exercises that build lower body strength and endurance, such as deadlifts, weighted squats, and sled drags. Incorporating grip strength exercises, like farmer's walks and dead hangs, will also improve ability in this segment. Training should include interval pulls with increasing weight to simulate race conditions.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Although not the slowest segment for Laura, there is room for improvement. For better efficiency, Laura should work on plyometric exercises to improve explosive power, such as box jumps, broad jumps, and plyometric push-ups. Core strengthening exercises will also aid in maintaining form and endurance throughout the burpees.
- Ski Erg: Being slower than average in this segment suggests a need for better upper body endurance and technique. Training should include interval sessions on the Ski Erg to improve specific fitness and technique drills to ensure efficient use of energy. Incorporating upper body endurance workouts, like pull-ups, and rowing machine intervals, will also be beneficial.
- Rowing: Similar to the Ski Erg, improvement in rowing can come from focused endurance training on the rower with intervals that mimic race intensity and distance. Technique refinement, ensuring proper form and efficient stroke, can also significantly impact performance. Core strengthening will support better posture and power transfer during each stroke.
Race Strategies:
- Start Pace Adjustment: Laura should consider starting the race slightly faster to avoid losing time in the initial running segments. A moderate increase in pace can be balanced with strategic pacing to avoid early burnout, possibly incorporating interval training to improve her ability to start strong without compromising overall stamina.
- Strength Segment Focus: Given her stronger running profile, Laura should focus more on improving her strength segment performances. This includes specific segment training days, where she mimics the sequence of running to strength exercises to adapt her body to the transition and exertion required on race day.
- Transition Efficiency: Although Laura shows good transition speeds (Roxzone), there's always room for improvement. Practicing quick transitions between exercises in training, with minimal rest, will help reduce overall race time and improve her ability to recover quickly.
- Endurance and Technique in Strength Exercises: Emphasizing endurance training for the upper body and refining technique in exercises like the Ski Erg and Rowing will ensure that Laura can maintain a strong performance throughout these segments. Technique workshops or sessions with a coach can provide valuable insights into efficiency improvements.
By addressing these specific areas with targeted training and strategic race pacing, Laura Mackie has the potential to significantly improve her performance in future HYROX events. Consistency in training, along with a focus on both endurance and strength, will be key to her success.
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
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