Mackie James
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 Mackie James'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 Mackie James'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 Mackie James'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 Mackie James'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
06:09.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:42
Potential Improvement
43.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
James Mackie showed a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, finishing in the top 38% of all athletes and top 37% within his age group of 40-44. His overall time was 01:28:37, a solid performance for his category. His running performance was particularly impressive, with a total running time of 00:38:56, which was 05:18 faster than the average running time. This indicates that James has a strong runner's profile and his running ability is a clear strength. However, his pacing during the initial running segments could be improved as he started slower than the average. His transition time in the Roxzone was slower than average, suggesting a need for improvement in overall fitness and transition time.
Segments to Improve
- Sandbag Lunges: James' most significant area of improvement is the Sandbag Lunges, where he was 02:27 slower than the average. To improve on this, he could incorporate more lower body strength workouts into his training routine, such as weighted lunges and squats. These exercises will not only build strength but also endurance, which is critical for this segment.
- Wall Balls: James was 01:39 slower than average in the Wall Balls segment. To improve this, he could incorporate more functional workouts that combine strength and cardio, such as kettlebell swings and medicine ball exercises. Practicing the actual Wall Ball exercise with varying weights could also help improve his performance in this segment.
- Roxzone: James was 00:45 slower than average in the Roxzone. He can improve his transition time by practicing quick recovery techniques, such as deep breathing and active recovery exercises. Also, improving his overall fitness will help reduce the need for extended rest periods.
Race Strategies
James should look to start the race at a faster pace to set the tone for the rest of the race, as he was slower than average in the initial running segment. He should also focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race, instead of fluctuating between fast and slow paces. In terms of strength segments, James should aim to conserve energy where possible and focus on maintaining good form to maximize efficiency. Lastly, quick transitions between segments will be key to improving his overall time. This includes both physical transitions, such as moving quickly from one exercise to the next, and mental transitions, such as mentally preparing for the next segment while recovering from the previous one.
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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