Donaghy Richard
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham 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 Donaghy Richard'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 Donaghy Richard'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 Donaghy Richard'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 Donaghy Richard'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
04:43.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:18
Potential Improvement
70.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Richard Donaghy demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race, securing a position in the top 28% of all participants and top 33% in his age group (35-39). His solid performance in strength-based activities, particularly in the Ski Erg, Burpees Broad Jump, Rowing, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls sections, were evident, with faster-than-average completion times. This suggests that Richard has a solid strength profile.
However, it's noticeable that his total running time was slower than average by 02:02 minutes. This indicates a need for greater focus on running performance. Additionally, his slower pace in the Roxzone suggests that his transitions and rest times could use improvement. The pacing during the race appears to have been slower than average in the initial segments, which may have affected his overall race time.
Segments to Improve:
- Running: As running constitutes a significant portion of the race, improving this could greatly enhance Richard's overall performance. He should incorporate more speed work and interval training into his routine. This could include exercises like fartlek runs, hill sprints, and tempo runs. Additionally, long, slow runs can help build endurance.
- Sled Pull and Sled Push: These segments were slower than average, indicating a need for greater power and strength. Incorporating more lower body strength training such as squats, deadlifts, and lunges could help. Specific sled training, focusing on both push and pull movements, would also be beneficial.
- Farmers Carry: This segment could be improved with a focus on grip strength and core stability. Exercises such as dead hangs, farmer's walks, and planks could help improve performance here.
- Roxzone: To improve transition times and rest periods, Richard could practice circuit-style workouts, which mimic the quick transitions between exercises in a Hyrox race. Enhancing overall cardiovascular fitness can also help reduce recovery times.
Race Strategies:
Going forward, Richard should consider the following strategies to enhance his race performance:
- Pacing: Starting off at a more moderate pace could help conserve energy for the later stages of the race. It would be beneficial for Richard to practice managing his pace during training runs to find a sustainable speed.
- Transitions: Minimizing time spent transitioning between exercises could significantly improve overall race times. Practicing quick transitions during training sessions could help make them more efficient on race day.
- Strength Training: As the running segments currently present a challenge, focusing on lower body and core strength training could provide the power needed to improve these sections.
- Endurance: Incorporating longer, slower runs into his training regime can help build the endurance needed for such a physically demanding race.
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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