Connolly Benny
Hyrox Result
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
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 Connolly Benny'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 Benny'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 Connolly Benny'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 Connolly Benny'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
04:17.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:09
Potential Improvement
26.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Benny Connolly showed a commendable performance in the 2024 Dublin HYROX event. Standing in the top 23% of all participants and top 27% in his age category, the performance was well above average. His overall timing was 01:19:17, which is a solid performance considering the intensity of the race.
One of the major highlights of Benny's performance was his total running time. Clocking in at 00:39:30, he was faster than the average by 36 seconds. This indicates that Benny has a strong runner profile, demonstrating a high level of endurance and speed.
His pacing throughout the event, however, revealed some inconsistencies. He started the race very strong, with a running time 01:26 faster than average in Running 1. However, his time dropped in the subsequent running segments. This suggests that he may have started too fast, which could have negatively impacted his performance in the latter stages of the race.
Segments to Improve
- Wall Balls: This segment was Benny's biggest challenge, with a time 01:23 slower than the 25th percentile. Incorporating exercises like Goblet Squats and Thrusters in his training routine can help improve strength and form. Furthermore, practicing the actual movement of Wall Balls will enhance muscle memory and efficiency.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Benny was also slower in this segment. To improve, he could include Plyometric exercises in his training to enhance explosiveness and power. Also, practicing Burpees separately and focusing on the jump can improve technique and efficiency.
- Sled Pull: He was 00:46 slower in this segment compared to the 25th percentile. Training strategies to improve this performance could include strength training focusing on the lower body and core. Also, practicing the actual Sled Pull movement could help improve technique and transition times.
- Sandbag Lunges: Benny was also slightly slower in this segment. To enhance performance, he can incorporate weighted lunges in his training routine to build strength and stamina. Additionally, practicing lunges with a sandbag can improve balance and coordination.
Race Strategies
In future races, Benny should consider a more balanced pacing strategy. Starting off too fast can lead to early fatigue and slower times in later segments. He should aim to maintain a consistent pace throughout the race, saving some energy for the final segments.
Given his stronger runner profile, Benny might also consider focusing on maintaining his speed in the running segments while improving his transition times and recovery between the strength segments. This could help him save precious seconds throughout the race.
Lastly, incorporating more focused and specific strength training routines will complement his running ability and could lead to a more balanced and improved performance overall.
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