Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Dublin 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
652 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.
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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!
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 235 to 511.
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Based on 652 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.
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Based on 652 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of Barry Paul'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 Barry Paul hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
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Race Comparison
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Based on 652 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.
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Expected Finish Time
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 6045 to 6704.
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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 Barry Paul’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.
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 81 to 866.
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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 Barry Paul'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
07:17.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 652 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance
Paul Barry showcased a strong performance at the 2024 Dublin Hyrox event, particularly excelling in the running segments. His total running time was 2 minutes and 49 seconds faster than the average, indicating a strong runner profile. He demonstrated remarkable stamina, specifically in the first running segment where he was 1 minute and 28 seconds faster than the average. His performance in the sled push and sled pull also stood out, with times significantly faster than average. Paul's roxzone time was faster than average by 1 minute and 32 seconds, indicating swift transitions and minimal rest times between exercise zones. However, while his running and transitioning abilities are commendable, there is room for improvement in strength-based exercises such as burpees broad jump, wall balls, and sandbag lunges.
Segments to Improve
Burpees Broad Jump: Paul's performance was nearly 4 minutes slower than the average. To improve this, he should incorporate more plyometric exercises into his training regimen. Box jumps, tuck jumps, and squat jumps can enhance explosive power, a key component of successful broad jumps. Additionally, burpee drills with a focus on speed and efficiency will benefit overall performance in this area.
Wall Balls: Being 1 minute and 36 seconds slower than the average, it's clear that this is an area that requires attention. To improve, Paul should focus on strengthening his lower body and core. Squats, lunges, and deadlifts will build lower body strength, while planks and Russian twists can enhance core stability. Practicing the wall ball exercise itself, focusing on form and speed, will also be beneficial.
Sandbag Lunges: Paul was 1 minute and 12 seconds slower than the average in this segment. To improve, he should incorporate more unilateral training into his routine. Exercises like single-leg deadlifts, Bulgarian split squats, and of course, weighted lunges will enhance balance, stability, and strength in the lower body. It would also be beneficial to practice the sandbag lunges specifically, to get comfortable with the movement and weight.
Race Strategies
Paul should consider adopting a more paced approach in the initial running segments. Although he started strong in the first running segment, he was slower than the average in subsequent ones, indicating possible burnout. Pacing himself in the early stages could preserve his energy for later segments where he historically underperforms.
Given his strong running abilities, Paul should also take advantage of these segments to make up for any lost time in the strength-based exercises. However, this should be balanced with a focus on maintaining enough energy for the strength-based exercises, particularly those that he needs to improve on.
Another strategy would be to work on reducing rest times even further. Given his faster-than-average roxzone time, Paul already shows proficiency in transitioning between exercise zones. Improving this further could shave off valuable seconds from his overall time.
Finally, in his training, Paul should focus on simulating race conditions, particularly running after performing strength-based exercises. This would prepare his body for the physical demands of the race and could improve his performance in the running segments that follow these exercises.