Keenan Mark
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 Keenan Mark'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 Keenan Mark'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 Keenan Mark'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 Keenan Mark'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
04:01.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:18
Potential Improvement
57.3%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Mark Keenan delivered a commendable performance, placing in the top 27% of all athletes and the top 31% of his age group in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event. His overall time was 01:22:18, with a total running time of 00:39:40, which is 01:44 faster than the average. This suggests that Mark has a stronger running profile, indicating a key strength in endurance and speed. Despite a slower start in the first running segment, his performance improved significantly in subsequent running segments, consistently outpacing the average times. This indicates his capability to maintain a steady pace and gradually build speed as the race progresses, a sign of a well-conditioned athlete.
Segments to Improve
- Wall Balls: This was the segment with the most room for improvement as Mark's time was 01:49 slower than the average. Incorporating wall ball drills into his regular training routine can help improve his performance. He can start with lighter balls and gradually increase weight as his strength improves. Also, focusing on the form - maintaining a full squat position and using the power of the hips and legs to thrust the ball, can also enhance efficiency and speed.
- Roxzone: Mark's transition time in the Roxzone was 00:28 slower than the average. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve his overall fitness and transition times. Exercises like burpees, mountain climbers, and kettlebell swings can boost cardiovascular health and muscular endurance, essential for quick recovery and transition.
- Sled Push: Mark's time was 00:41 slower than the average in this segment. Incorporating strength training, particularly focusing on lower body and core, can improve his sled push performance. Exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts can strengthen the muscles used in this segment.
Race Strategies
To improve overall performance, Mark should consider implementing the following strategies:
- Pacing: Given his strength in running, Mark should focus on conserving energy during the initial running segments to improve his pacing. He could consider adopting a steady pace at the start of the race and gradually increasing his speed in the later segments.
- Strength Training: As his strength segments need improvement, prioritizing strength training in his fitness routine could lead to significant gains in his overall performance. This includes focusing on functional movements that mimic those in the race.
- Recovery: To improve his transition times, Mark should focus on active recovery techniques like stretching and foam rolling to speed up recovery and reduce muscle fatigue.
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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