Higgins Rory
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Milan 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 Higgins Rory'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 Higgins Rory'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 Higgins Rory'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 Higgins Rory'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
02:41.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
00:42
Potential Improvement
26.1%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Rory Higgins delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Milan Hyrox event, securing an overall rank of 386, placing him in the top 28% of 1371 athletes. His performance in the age group 30-34 was solid, ranking him 116th out of 345 participants. Rory's overall completion time was 01:21:37, with a total running time of 00:39:26, which was notably 01:50 faster than the average. This indicates a strong running capability, with his best running lap recorded at 00:03:58.
However, Rory's pacing strategy in the initial running segments suggests a potentially cautious start, as he was slower than average in the first two running segments but significantly faster in subsequent ones. This might indicate a conservative start or a strategic pacing approach. Given his faster-than-average total running time, Rory exhibits more of a runner's profile, suggesting that focusing on strength exercises could enhance his overall performance.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone (00:07:18, 01:11 slower than average)
- Improve transition efficiency with specific drills such as practicing quick transitions between exercises.
- Focus on cardiovascular conditioning to maintain a high heart rate and reduce recovery time.
- Include circuit training with minimal rest to simulate race conditions.
- Wall Balls (00:06:17, 00:15 slower than average)
- Improve leg and shoulder strength with exercises like squats and overhead presses.
- Work on accuracy and speed with high-rep wall ball sessions, focusing on form and breathing.
- Sled Pull (00:05:00, 00:23 slower than average)
- Enhance pulling strength with exercises such as bent-over rows and rope pulls.
- Incorporate sled pull drills with varying weights to build endurance and technique.
- Sandbag Lunges (00:04:56, 00:09 slower than average)
- Focus on leg strength and stability with weighted lunges and balance exercises.
- Practice sandbag carries to improve grip and core strength.
- Burpees Broad Jump (00:04:49, 00:00 slower than average)
- Improve explosiveness with plyometric exercises like box jumps and burpees with added resistance.
- Focus on core stability to maintain form and speed during broad jumps.
- Sled Push (00:02:53, 00:03 slower than average)
- Enhance leg power with exercises like squats and deadlifts.
- Practice sled pushes with progressive overload to increase strength and endurance.
Race Strategies
- Implement a more aggressive start to capitalize on Rory's strong running profile, ensuring not to over-exert in the initial phases.
- Focus on efficient transitions by rehearsing the sequence of exercises and minimizing downtime in the Roxzone.
- Maintain a balanced approach between running and strength segments to prevent burnout and ensure a consistent pace throughout the race.
- Adopt a flexible pacing strategy, allowing for adjustments based on exertion levels during the race.
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