Larkin Michael
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
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 Larkin 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 Larkin 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 Larkin 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 Larkin 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
05:26.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:55
Potential Improvement
35.3%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Michael Larkin's performance at the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race places him in the top 40% of all athletes and top 38% in his age category. His overall time was 01:28:25, with a total running time of 00:44:46, which is slightly slower than the average. Looking at the initial segments, it appears that Michael started the race faster than average, with his Running 1 time being 01:06 faster than the average. This indicates a strong start. However, his performance in the running segments seemed to slow down as the race progressed. His strength-based exercises, such as the Sled Push and Pull, and the Burpees Broad Jump, were performed faster than average, suggesting a more strength-oriented profile. Michael's time in the roxzone was faster than the average, indicating good fitness level and efficient transition time.
Segments to Improve:
- Running: Michael's running time was slower than average, particularly in the later segments. This could be due to fatigue setting in or a lack of endurance training. To improve this, he should incorporate more long-distance, steady-state runs into his training routine for endurance, and interval training for speed. Additionally, focusing on running form and efficiency can help improve his running time.
- Sandbag Lunges: This was a segment where Michael's performance was significantly slower than average. To improve this, he should incorporate more lunges and lower body strength exercises into his training. This could include weighted lunges, squats, and deadlifts. Proper form is essential in these exercises to prevent injury and ensure maximum benefit.
- Wall Balls: Another segment where improvement is needed. Wall balls are a compound exercise that requires both strength and coordination. Practicing this exercise with a focus on form can greatly improve performance. Michael may also benefit from additional upper body and core strength training.
Race Strategies:
Based on Michael's performance, a few race strategies can be suggested. Firstly, pacing is crucial. While a strong start is beneficial, it's important not to burn out too quickly. He should aim to maintain a consistent pace throughout the race, saving some energy for the later segments where his performance tends to drop. Secondly, focusing on efficient transitions between exercises can also help improve his overall time. This includes both physical transitions, such as moving quickly from one station to the next, and mental transitions, such as preparing for the next exercise while finishing the current one. Finally, it's important for Michael to continue focusing on his strengths, such as the strength-based exercises, while also working on his areas of improvement.
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