Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Madrid 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.
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 Mcguigan Stephen Patrick'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 Mcguigan Stephen Patrick'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 Mcguigan Stephen Patrick'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 Mcguigan Stephen Patrick'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
04:58.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Stephen Patrick Mcguigan demonstrated a strong performance in the HYROX race in Madrid 2024. His overall rank of 278, placing him in the top 18% of 1509 athletes, is commendable. In his age group, he was in the top 19% of 363 athletes, indicating strong competition. His total running time was 3:48 faster than the average, indicating a strong runner profile.
Stephen started the race slightly slower than the average in the first running segment, but he quickly increased his pace in the subsequent running segments. His best lap time of 3:58 in running 2 shows his capacity to maintain a high running speed. However, the slower times in the roxzone hint at potential improvements in overall fitness and transition time.
Segments to Improve
Roxzone: Stephen's time in the roxzone was 1:16 slower than the average, indicating a need for improved transition speed and overall fitness. Specific agility drills can help improve transition time. For example, practicing quick changes in direction or speed using agility ladders or cones can enhance coordination and speed in transitions. Improving overall fitness could involve a balanced mix of strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises.
Wall Balls: With a time of 6:09, Stephen was 28 seconds slower than average in the Wall Balls segment. To improve performance in this area, Stephen could incorporate specific strength training exercises targeting the muscles used in Wall Balls. Squats, lunges, and medicine ball throws can help build strength and power in the lower body and core, which are crucial for Wall Balls.
Burpees Broad Jump: Stephen's time of 4:58 was 27 seconds slower than average. To improve in this area, Stephen could focus on plyometric exercises such as box jumps or broad jumps to enhance power and explosiveness. Additionally, practicing the burpee movement — specifically the transition from the ground to the jump — can help improve efficiency and speed.
Race Strategies
For future races, Stephen should consider the following strategies:
Pacing: Stephen started the race slower in the first running segment but quickly picked up the pace. While this strategy allowed him to gain speed over time, starting too slow can put him at a disadvantage. Practicing pacing strategies during training — for example, running at race pace for certain intervals — could help him start the race at a more competitive speed.
Strength training: Given Stephen's strong runner profile, focusing more on strength training could help balance his overall performance. Doing specific strength exercises that mimic the movements in the race can help him improve in the slower segments.
Recovery: Given the slower times in the roxzone, implementing active recovery strategies during these transitions could help maintain speed throughout the race. This could include controlled breathing techniques or dynamic stretching.
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