Kenny Cathal
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
1000 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 1000 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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Kenny Cathal'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 Kenny Cathal'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 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 Kenny Cathal'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 Kenny Cathal'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
10:05.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
09:54
Potential Improvement
98.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Cathal Kenny delivered a solid performance at the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox event, securing an overall rank in the top 34% of competitors and a respectable rank in his age group. However, his total running time was notably slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in running efficiency and stamina. Notably, Kenny's strength-oriented segments such as the Sled Push, Burpees Broad Jump, and Wall Balls were significantly faster than average, suggesting a strong strength profile. His pacing strategy began with a fast start in Running 1, but his subsequent running segments were slower, indicating possible fatigue or a pacing imbalance.
Segments to Improve
- Total Running Time: Kenny's total running time was 08:22 slower than average. To enhance his running endurance and speed, he should focus on interval training, tempo runs, and long-distance runs to build cardiovascular endurance and running economy.
- Sled Pull: While slightly faster than average, further improvement could be achieved through enhancing upper body and core strength. Exercises such as bent-over rows, deadlifts, and core stability workouts can be beneficial.
Training Strategies
- Running Improvement:
- Interval Training: Incorporate short bursts of high-intensity running followed by rest or low-intensity periods. For example, 5x1 km at a pace faster than race pace with 2-minute rest intervals.
- Tempo Runs: Include weekly tempo runs to improve lactate threshold. A typical session could be a 10-minute warm-up followed by 20 minutes at a comfortably hard pace, and a 10-minute cool-down.
- Long Runs: Gradually increase the distance of weekly long runs to improve endurance, aiming for 10-15 km at a steady, conversational pace.
- Sled Pull Improvement:
- Strength Training: Incorporate exercises like deadlifts, bent-over rows, and farmer's walks to build pulling strength and grip endurance.
- Core Workouts: Focus on core stability exercises such as planks, Russian twists, and hanging leg raises to support proper form during sled pulls.
Race Strategies
- Balanced Pacing: Start at a more conservative pace to conserve energy for later running segments. This will help maintain a steady pace without significant slowdowns.
- Transition Practice: Improve transition times by practicing quick and efficient transitions between stations, focusing on minimizing unnecessary rest in the Roxzone.
- Compromised Running Drills: Incorporate running drills after strength exercises during training to simulate race conditions and build resilience for running after high-intensity efforts.
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