Season 23/24 2024 Glasgow (2853) HYROX (2585) Women (815) Mcdonald Holly

Mcdonald Holly Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Glasgow 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 Women 25-29 #124033 01:33:34 88th in AG | Top 56.8% 411th | Top 50.4%
-03:27
44:10
Run Total
-00:25
05:31
Avg. Lap
-00:13
05:00
Best Lap
+03:52
42:33
Workout Total
+00:29
05:19
Avg. Workout
-00:21
06:57
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 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 1000 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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Mcdonald Holly'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 Mcdonald Holly'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 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 Mcdonald Holly'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 Mcdonald Holly'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 05:38. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:11 Potential Improvement 38.8% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 02:11 08:23 to 06:12 38.8%
Sled Pull 00:49 06:30 to 05:41 14.5%
Farmers Carry 00:43 02:56 to 02:13 12.7%
Sled Push 00:37 03:20 to 02:43 10.9%
Wall Balls 00:27 05:18 to 04:51 8.0%
Ski Erg 00:26 05:33 to 05:07 7.7%
Rowing 00:25 05:48 to 05:23 7.4%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 04:45 to 04:45 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 44:10 to 44:10 0.0%

Splits Time

Mcdonald Holly Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:14 00:00 05:15 -00:01 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:33 05:14 05:11 +00:22 05:15 -00:01
Running 2 05:00 10:47 05:38 -00:38 10:26 +00:21
Sled Push 03:20 15:47 02:52 +00:28 16:04 -00:17
Running 3 05:23 19:07 05:57 -00:34 18:56 +00:11
Sled Pull 06:30 24:30 06:03 +00:27 24:53 -00:23
Running 4 05:30 31:00 05:59 -00:29 30:56 +00:04
Burpees Broad Jump 08:23 36:30 06:33 +01:50 36:55 -00:25
Running 5 05:38 44:53 06:10 -00:32 43:28 +01:25
Rowing 05:48 50:31 05:27 +00:21 49:38 +00:53
Running 6 05:41 56:19 06:03 -00:22 55:05 +01:14
Farmers Carry 02:56 01:02:00 02:20 +00:36 01:01:08 +00:52
Running 7 05:39 01:04:56 06:01 -00:22 01:03:28 +01:28
Sandbag Lunges 04:45 01:10:35 05:02 -00:17 01:09:29 +01:06
Running 8 06:08 01:15:20 06:32 -00:24 01:14:31 +00:49
Wall Balls 05:18 01:21:28 05:13 +00:05 01:21:03 +00:25
Roxzone 06:57 01:33:34 07:18 -00:21 01:33:34
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women

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Overall Performance:

Holly McDonald's performance in the 2024 Glasgow HYROX race places her impressively within the top 15% of all athletes and the top 19% in her age group, showcasing her competitive edge. A notable strength is her total running time, which is significantly faster than average, indicating a strong running profile. Her ability to outperform many competitors in running segments suggests excellent cardiovascular fitness and running efficiency. However, her pacing in the initial running segment was slightly slower, hinting at a cautious start or potential room for an even stronger beginning. The analysis also points towards a hybrid athlete profile but with a stronger inclination towards running. The Roxzone time being faster than average suggests efficient transitions, but there's room for improvement to elevate her overall fitness and transition speed further.

Segments to Improve:

  • Burpees Broad Jump: Holly's performance in Burpees Broad Jump was significantly slower than average, indicating a potential lack of explosive strength and endurance. To improve, focus on plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps to enhance explosive power. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with burpees can also improve endurance and speed in this segment.
  • Wall Balls: The slower time in Wall Balls suggests a need for improvement in muscular endurance and coordination. Holly could benefit from practicing wall balls with varying weights to build strength and focusing on form to ensure efficiency. Additionally, exercises like thrusters and medicine ball slams could help develop the relevant muscle groups and improve metabolic conditioning.
  • Sled Pull & Push: Both segments were slower than average, highlighting potential weaknesses in Holly's lower body strength and power. Specific training should include weighted sled pushes and pulls, emphasizing explosive starts and consistent speed. Incorporating leg strength exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and leg presses will also contribute to improvements in these areas.
  • Farmers Carry: The slower time here suggests grip strength and core stability could be areas for enhancement. Holly should consider integrating farmer's walks with increasing distances and weights into her training regime, alongside grip strength exercises and core stability workouts like planks and dead bugs.

Race Strategies:

  • Start Strong: Given Holly's cautious start in the initial running segment, a strategy to start slightly stronger without overexerting could position her better from the onset. A focused warm-up emphasizing dynamic stretches and a short, high-intensity run could prime her for a robust start.
  • Focus on Form: Especially in strength-focused segments, maintaining efficient form can prevent energy waste and improve speed. Holly should practice the technical aspects of each exercise segment in training to ensure optimal performance on race day.
  • Transition Efficiency: While Holly's Roxzone time is commendable, further reduction can be achieved by practicing swift transitions between segments. This includes quick changes in equipment setup and maintaining a jogging pace rather than walking between stations.
  • Segment-Specific Training: Incorporating segment-specific drills into her regular training routine can help Holly address her weaker areas. This approach allows for focused improvements on the exercises and disciplines that have the most room for growth.

By tailoring her training to address these specific areas of improvement and implementing strategic race day tactics, Holly McDonald can undoubtedly elevate her performance in future HYROX races.

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