Casey O' Shea Michael
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Amsterdam 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
877 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 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 877 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 877 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Casey O' Shea Michael'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 Casey O' Shea Michael'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 877 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 Casey O' Shea Michael'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 Casey O' Shea Michael'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
02:38.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:42
Potential Improvement
64.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Michael Casey O'Shea delivered an outstanding performance in the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race, securing an impressive overall rank of 92 and 3rd in his age group (45-49), placing him in the top 1% among his peers. With an overall time of 01:06:35, Michael demonstrated remarkable endurance and speed, particularly in his total running time of 00:34:13, which is notably 00:09 faster than the average. His splits show a strong runner profile, excelling in running segments and strength-based exercises like the Sled Push and Farmers Carry. However, there is a clear opportunity to improve transitions and his performance in the Burpees Broad Jump segment. Michael's pacing started strong, as indicated by his fast times in the initial running segments, but there was a noticeable decline in speed in the latter phases, suggesting possible early fatigue or a need for better energy distribution.
Segments to Improve
- Burpees Broad Jump: This was the most time-consuming segment for Michael, clocking in at 01:29 slower than average. To enhance performance:
- Technique Improvement: Focus on maintaining a consistent rhythm between the burpee and the broad jump. Practice performing the movement with minimal pause between the two actions.
- Drills: Incorporate ladder drills to improve foot speed and agility, and perform plyometric exercises such as box jumps and depth jumps to enhance explosive power.
- Strength Training: Target the quadriceps, glutes, and core with exercises like squats, lunges, and planks to build the necessary strength for efficient jumps.
- Roxzone: Michael took 00:18 longer than average in transitions. To improve:
- Transition Drills: Practice moving quickly between different exercises to reduce downtime, focusing on maintaining a brisk pace.
- Interval Training: Implement high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions to increase cardiovascular efficiency and recovery speed between exercises.
- Running Segments (5-8): A slowdown was observed in the latter running segments, suggesting a need for improved endurance:
- Long Runs: Incorporate long-distance runs at a steady pace to build aerobic capacity and endurance.
- Tempo Runs: Execute tempo runs to enhance lactate threshold and maintain speed over longer distances.
- Compromised Running: Practice running after fatigue-inducing exercises to simulate race conditions and improve compromised running performance.
Race Strategies
- Pacing: Start at a slightly more conservative pace to conserve energy for later stages. Utilize the first few running segments to settle into a sustainable rhythm.
- Energy Management: Focus on steady breathing and hydration to sustain energy levels throughout the race. Consider using energy gels or electrolyte drinks if permitted by race rules.
- Segment Focus: Prioritize improving the Burpees Broad Jump and transitions in the Roxzone during training to gain time in these key areas.
- Visualization and Mental Prep: Prior to the race, visualize each segment, focusing on maintaining form and efficiency, especially in challenging sections.
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
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