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.
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
Run, Baby, Run!
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Station Showdown
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of Mcdonald Liam's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Mcdonald Liam hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Expected Finish Time
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station.
Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
Spread of Splits Time
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare Mcdonald Liam’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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 Mcdonald Liam'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
03:53.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Liam Mcdonald put up an impressive performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, securing an overall rank of 1840 out of 4107 athletes, which places him in the top 44%. In his age group of 25-29, he ranked 322 out of 672 athletes, placing him in the top 47%. His overall time for the race was 01:32:14. Notably, he showcased a strong running profile, with a total running time of 00:41:59, which was 03:47 faster than the average competitor.
His performance in the first four running segments suggests that he started the race slightly slower but was able to pick up the pace considerably as the race progressed. This is an effective strategy as it helps avoid early exhaustion and promotes endurance throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
Roxzone: Liam’s time in the roxzone was 00:10:02, which was 02:29 slower than average. This suggests that he might have taken more time to rest or had slower transitions. To improve this, he could focus on improving his overall fitness and work on faster transitions. He could also incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his workout routine to increase his speed and stamina.
Burpees Broad Jump: This was a segment where Liam was significantly slower than the average, with a time of 00:07:10. To enhance his performance in this area, he could incorporate more plyometric exercises into his training. Exercises such as box jumps, jump squats, and jumping lunges will help improve explosive power and agility.
Sled Pull: Liam’s time in this segment was 01:20 slower than average. This indicates that he might need to strengthen his back and leg muscles. Deadlifts, squats, and pull-ups can help improve strength in these areas.
Sandbag Lunges: His time in this segment was 00:27 slower than average. To improve, Liam could incorporate lunges with weight variations into his workout routine. This will help him build strength and endurance in his legs.
Race Strategies:
In future races, Liam should consider starting at a moderate pace to conserve energy for later stages of the race where he can then increase his speed. This strategy will help him maintain a consistent performance throughout the race and avoid early exhaustion.
Additionally, focusing on his transition times between exercises can help improve his overall time. Practicing efficient transitions and reducing rest times can contribute to a better performance in the roxzone.
Lastly, incorporating strength training into his routine will help improve his performance in strength-focused segments like the sled pull and sandbag lunges. By balancing his strong running skills with improved strength, Liam can become a more well-rounded athlete.