Burke Cara
Performance Analysis
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
443 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 443 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 443 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Burke Cara'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 Burke Cara'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 443 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 Burke Cara'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 Burke Cara'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
07:52.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
04:17
Potential Improvement
54.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Cara Burke has demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race. As an Irish athlete falling in the 25-29 age category, she secured a place in the top 30% of all participating athletes and in the top 36% of her age group. She finished the race in 01:54:16, with a total running time of 00:55:49. This is particularly impressive as she was 01:39 faster than the average running time, indicating that she has a strong runner profile.
While she excelled in running, Cara also showed strength in exercises such as the Ski Erg, Sled Pull and Farmers Carry, where she finished quicker than the average time. However, her performance in the Burpees Broad Jump, Wall Balls and Sandbag Lunges segments indicated a need for improvement. Additionally, her Roxzone time was faster than average, suggesting good overall fitness and efficient transition times.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: This was Cara's weakest segment, where she was 04:04 slower than the average. To improve, she should incorporate more plyometric exercises into her training regime to build explosive power. These could include box jumps, jump squats, and of course, more burpees with a broad jump.
- Wall Balls: Here, Cara was 01:17 slower than the average. To enhance her performance in this segment, Cara should focus on building her lower body strength and endurance with exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts. She should also practice wall balls regularly to improve her form and efficiency.
- Sandbag Lunges: Cara was 01:39 slower than average in this segment. To improve, she should incorporate more lunges with different weights into her training routine. Sandbag training can also be beneficial for building strength and stability.
- Sled Push: Cara was 00:16 slower than average. To improve her performance here, she should focus on strength training, particularly targeting her lower body and core. Exercises like squats, deadlifts, and weighted lunges could be beneficial. She should also practice pushing exercises with high resistance.
- Running: While Cara's total running time was faster than average, there were segments where she was slower. Including interval training in her running routine can help improve her speed and endurance. She should also focus on her running form and pacing to ensure consistent performance throughout the race.
Race Strategies:
For better performance during the race, Cara should focus on the following strategies:
- Pacing: Start the race at a steady pace and save energy for later stages. The aim should be to maintain a consistent pace throughout the race, avoiding a too-fast start that could lead to a too-slow finish.
- Transitions: Focus on quick and smooth transitions between running and exercise segments. This not only saves time but also helps conserve energy.
- Strength Training: Given her running strengths, adding more strength training to her routine could help balance her performance and have a positive impact on her overall race time.
- Rest and Recovery: Ensure adequate rest and recovery between training sessions to prevent overtraining and injuries. This will also help to maintain a high level of performance throughout the race.
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