Houlihan Michael 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.

Performance Highlights

IRL IRL Flag Men 35-39 #150007 01:43:08 359th in AG | Top 89.1% 1553rd | Top 88.3%
-01:39
48:43
Run Total
-00:12
06:05
Avg. Lap
+00:30
05:43
Best Lap
+05:14
49:01
Workout Total
+00:39
06:07
Avg. Workout
-03:36
05:27
Roxzone

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 Houlihan Michael'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 Houlihan Michael'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 Houlihan Michael'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 Houlihan Michael'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 08:14. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

06:21 Potential Improvement 77.1% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Wall Balls 06:21 14:31 to 08:10 77.1%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:27 08:14 to 06:47 17.6%
Sandbag Lunges 00:26 06:42 to 06:16 5.3%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:31 to 04:31 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 03:06 to 03:06 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:39 to 04:39 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 05:03 to 05:03 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:15 to 02:15 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 48:43 to 48:43 0.0%

Splits Time

Houlihan Michael Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:50 00:00 05:13 -00:23 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:31 04:50 04:42 -00:11 05:13 -00:23
Running 2 05:43 09:21 05:44 -00:01 09:55 -00:34
Sled Push 03:06 15:04 03:29 -00:23 15:39 -00:35
Running 3 06:09 18:10 06:18 -00:09 19:08 -00:58
Sled Pull 04:39 24:19 06:03 -01:24 25:26 -01:07
Running 4 06:16 28:58 06:17 -00:01 31:29 -02:31
Burpees Broad Jump 08:14 35:14 06:56 +01:18 37:46 -02:32
Running 5 06:46 43:28 06:33 +00:13 44:42 -01:14
Rowing 05:03 50:14 05:12 -00:09 51:15 -01:01
Running 6 05:54 55:17 06:21 -00:27 56:27 -01:10
Farmers Carry 02:15 01:01:11 02:36 -00:21 01:02:48 -01:37
Running 7 05:49 01:03:26 06:20 -00:31 01:05:24 -01:58
Sandbag Lunges 06:42 01:09:15 06:25 +00:17 01:11:44 -02:29
Running 8 07:19 01:15:57 07:32 -00:13 01:18:09 -02:12
Wall Balls 14:31 01:23:16 08:24 +06:07 01:25:41 -02:25
Roxzone 05:27 01:43:08 09:03 -03:36 01:43:08
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance

Michael Houlihan has demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Dublin HYROX event. His overall rank and rank in the age group of 35-39 are in the upper half, falling within the top 57% and 64% respectively. His total running time outpaced the average by 01:48, positioning him as a strong runner within his category. Michael excelled in the running segments, with his best running lap at an impressive 00:05:43. His overall pacing seems effective, as he managed to maintain a faster than average speed in the earlier running segments (1-4). His strength in the running segments suggests he has a strong runner profile. However, to achieve an overall balanced profile, further enhancement in strength segments is necessary.

Segments to Improve

  • Wall Balls: This segment was the most challenging for Michael, as he was 06:10 slower than the average. To improve in this area, specific exercises such as kettlebell swings and thrusters can help build endurance and strength. Focusing on form, particularly the squatting position and the throw, is critical to performing well in this segment.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Michael's performance was 01:21 slower than the average. Plyometric exercises like box jumps and long jumps would be beneficial for enhancing explosive strength necessary for broad jumps. Regular burpee workouts with focus on fast transition from squat to plank position can also improve performance.
  • Sandbag Lunges: This segment was slower by 00:18. Weighted lunges and squats can help build leg strength and improve balance. Practicing lunges with a sandbag on uneven terrain might simulate the race condition better and help improve performance.
  • Total Running: Despite being overall a good runner, there is still room for improvement as indicated by the 00:00:50 slower than the 25th percentile. Increasing weekly mileage and incorporating interval training can help improve running stamina and speed.

Race Strategies

During the race, it would be beneficial for Michael to pace himself better in the initial running segments to conserve energy for later high-demand segments like Wall Balls and Burpees Broad Jump. It's essential to focus on transitions, especially moving from running to strength exercises, as this is a potential area for time gain. Utilizing the Roxzone for active recovery can help maintain overall energy levels. Finally, practicing the actual race conditions, including compromised running scenarios post specific exercises, can enhance race performance.

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Jakusz Konrad 2023 Amsterdam 01:42:42
Van Leeuwen Nico 2024 Rotterdam 01:42:46
Tan Hiang Tat 2024 Singapore 01:43:03
Dos Santos Murilo 2024 Melbourne 01:43:20
Pieper Jelle 2024 Amsterdam 01:43:04
Horvath Manuel 2019 Wien 01:43:02

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