Connolly Megan
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Chicago Navy Pier 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
568 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 Women
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 568 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 568 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Connolly Megan'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 Connolly Megan'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 568 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 Connolly Megan'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 Women
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 Connolly Megan'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
02:28.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:17
Potential Improvement
52.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance
Megan Connolly showcased an impressive performance in the 2024 Chicago Navy Pier event, finishing in the top 34% of 1404 athletes and the top 41% of her age group. Her overall time was 01:49:03, with a total running time of 00:54:24, which was 46 seconds faster than the average. Megan's strongest segment was running, with her best lap being a swift 00:06:06. However, her performance in the Roxzone and strength segments such as the Sled Push could use some improvement.
Regarding pacing, Megan started the race strong, with her Running 1 time being 02:07 faster than the average. This hints at a possible tendency to start the race at a fast pace. With regards to her profile, Megan appears to be more of a runner, given her superior running times compared to the average. However, she also demonstrated commendable strength in some segments such as the Sled Pull and Burpees Broad Jump. Hence, Megan appears to have a hybrid profile with a slight inclination towards running.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone: Megan's Roxzone time was 02:42 slower than the average which indicates that she might have rested more or took more time to transition. Improving in this area would require enhancing overall fitness and transition times. Implementing interval training, which involves short bursts of high-intensity exercise followed by short recovery periods, could be beneficial. This will help improve cardiovascular fitness and endurance, and also train the body to recover quickly, thereby aiding in faster transitions.
- Sled Push: Megan was 01:15 slower than the average in the Sled Push segment. This suggests a potential need for improving lower body strength and power. Specific exercises could include weighted squats and lunges, sled drags, and hill sprints. These exercises will not only build strength and power but also help improve her form and technique for the sled push.
- Wall Balls: Megan was 00:13 faster than the average in the Wall Balls segment. However, there is room for improvement. Incorporating exercises like kettlebell swings and thrusters will help improve the power and strength necessary for performing wall balls. Also, practicing the wall ball technique itself with varying weights can help improve form and efficiency.
Race Strategies
Megan could consider the following strategies for better race performance:
- Consistent Pacing: Given her tendency to start the race at a fast pace, Megan could benefit from a more consistent pacing strategy. This would involve starting the race at a more controlled pace and gradually increasing her speed. This can help conserve energy for the later stages of the race.
- Strength Training: Given her strength segments need improvement, incorporating more strength training into her routine could be beneficial. This could include resistance training, bodyweight exercises, and functional fitness workouts.
- Transition Practice: Practicing transitions between running and strength segments could help improve Megan's Roxzone times. This could involve specific drills simulating race conditions, such as transitioning from running to sled push or from sled pull to running.
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