Burke Macauley
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sydney 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 Burke Macauley'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 Burke Macauley'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 Burke Macauley'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 Burke Macauley'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
14:35.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
14:35
Potential Improvement
100.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Macauley Burke's performance at the 2024 Sydney HYROX event showcased his strengths in strength-based exercises but highlighted room for improvement in his running segments. With an overall rank of 545th out of 1059 athletes, Macauley finished in the top 51%. His strengths were evident in his performance on the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Wall Balls, where he ranked among the top percentiles. However, his total running time was 13:11 slower than the average, indicating a need for enhanced running capability. The initial fast pace in Running 1 suggests a need for better pacing strategy, as subsequent running segments were significantly slower. This points to a profile that is more strength-oriented, with a need to balance running endurance and pacing.
Segments to Improve
- Running Segments: Macauley's running times from Running 2 through Running 6 were markedly slower than average. Improving running endurance and pacing is critical.
- Training Strategies:
- Interval Training: Implement high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to improve cardiovascular endurance and speed. For example, 400m repeats at a pace faster than race pace, with short recovery periods.
- Tempo Runs: Conduct weekly tempo runs to build aerobic capacity and improve lactate threshold. Aim for a pace slightly slower than 5K race pace for 20-30 minutes.
- Long Runs: Integrate longer, slower runs to build stamina. Gradually increase distance to improve overall endurance.
- Running Post-Strength Exercises: The running segments following strength exercises (Running 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) were particularly slow, suggesting a need to train for compromised running scenarios.
- Training Strategies:
- Brick Workouts: Combine strength exercises with running, such as performing a set of sled pushes immediately followed by a 1-mile run. This will train the transition and adaptation to running with fatigued muscles.
- Strength-Endurance Circuits: Include circuits that mix strength exercises with short runs to simulate race conditions. For instance, a circuit of burpees, sled pushes, and 800m sprints.
Race Strategies
- Pacing Strategy: Begin the race with a more conservative pace to avoid early fatigue. Aim for a consistent pace across all running segments, adjusting as necessary based on perceived effort rather than initial adrenaline.
- Transition Efficiency: While Macauley's Roxzone time was notably faster than average, maintaining this efficiency is key. Focus on quick transitions, minimizing rest between segments to sustain momentum.
- Strength Utilization: Leverage strength advantages by pushing hard in strength-based activities without compromising form, as this will ensure energy conservation for subsequent running segments.
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