Purcell Peter
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Manchester 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 Purcell Peter'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 Purcell Peter'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 Purcell Peter'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 Purcell Peter'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
04:05.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:22
Potential Improvement
33.5%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Peter Purcell demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Manchester Hyrox race, ranking in the top 65% of all athletes and top 66% in his age group. Despite the competitive field, his overall time was 01:26:26. However, his total running time was 00:43:21, which is slightly slower than average by 00:07. It seems that Peter is a more strength-oriented athlete as evidenced by his faster-than-average performances in sled push and sled pull segments. His pacing in the initial running segment was faster than average, suggesting a strong start. However, his pacing slowed down in the subsequent runs, indicating possible fatigue or lack of endurance.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: This segment was significantly slower than average, with a time of 00:07:19. To improve in this area, Peter could incorporate more wall ball drills into his training, focusing on form and explosiveness. A recommended exercise is the 'Tabata Wall Balls' workout, which involves 20 seconds of intense wall ball throws, followed by a 10-second rest, repeated eight times.
- Sandbag Lunges: Another slower-than-average segment was the sandbag lunges, where Peter finished in 00:05:34. Strengthening the legs and core through exercises like weighted step-ups, goblet squats and Bulgarian split squats can help improve performance in this segment. Additionally, incorporating more lunges with an emphasis on form and control into his routine may also be beneficial.
- Rowing: With a time of 00:05:03, Peter was slower than average in rowing. Focused rowing workouts, particularly interval training, can help improve both strength and endurance. Additionally, working on rowing technique, particularly the drive and recovery phases, can enhance efficiency and speed.
Race Strategies:
Effective Pacing: Peter started the race faster than average but slowed down as the race progressed. He could benefit from more consistent pacing throughout the race to conserve energy and prevent fatigue. This can be achieved by practicing race pace during training and focusing on maintaining a steady effort level throughout.
Transition Efficiency: Peter demonstrated a faster-than-average roxzone time, suggesting efficient transitions. However, there is still room for improvement. Practicing transitions during training can help improve speed and efficiency, ultimately saving valuable seconds during the race.
Strength and Endurance Balance: Given that Peter's running time is slower than average, while his strength-related segments are faster, he could focus on improving his running endurance while maintaining his strength. This includes incorporating more long-distance runs in his training and focusing on running technique.
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