Mcdougall Alistair
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 Mcdougall Alistair'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 Mcdougall Alistair'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 Mcdougall Alistair'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 Mcdougall Alistair'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
03:24.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:33
Potential Improvement
75.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Alistair Mcdougall performed remarkably well in the 2024 Dublin HYROX race, ranking in the top 25% of all athletes and the top 32% of his age group (30-34). Despite a total running time 01:13 slower than the average, Alistair showed a strong start and a powerful finish, with impressive performances in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Rowing, and Farmers Carry segments where he was consistently faster than average. However, his running segments, particularly Running 2 to Running 7, were slower than average, indicating a need to focus on running endurance and pacing.
His overall profile leans more towards strength-based activities, as seen in his proficiency in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Rowing segments. Alistair started the race at a fast pace, completing Running 1 almost a minute faster than the average, but his subsequent running segments were slower than average, suggesting that he may have started too fast and depleted his energy reserves. This trend was reversed in Running 8, where he regained his speed, finishing 01:22 faster than average.
Segments to Improve:
- Running: As observed in Running 2 to Running 7, Alistair's running endurance and pacing need improvement. Incorporating interval training into his routine can help build endurance. This could include short bursts of high-intensity running followed by slower recovery periods. It's also critical to maintain a steady pace throughout the race, rather than starting too quickly and losing steam in later segments.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Alistair was 00:17 slower than average in the Burpees Broad Jump segment. Incorporating plyometric exercises such as burpees, squat jumps, and box jumps into his routine can improve explosive power and speed. He can also focus on improving his burpee form to ensure each movement is efficient and energy-conserving.
- Wall Balls: Although Alistair was faster than average in the Wall Balls segment, there is still room for improvement. He can work on his squat technique and throwing accuracy for this exercise. Wall ball drills, such as wall ball ‘shots’ and ‘catch and squats’, can improve coordination and strength.
- Roxzone: With a time 01:50 slower than average, the Roxzone is an area of significant potential improvement. This could be due to longer rest times or slower transitions. Alistair can work on improving his overall fitness and transition speed to reduce time spent in the Roxzone. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help improve his cardiovascular fitness, while practicing quick transitions between exercises can reduce downtime.
Race Strategies:
To enhance his performance in future races, Alistair should consider the following strategies:
- Pacing: Instead of starting out too fast, Alistair should aim for a steady pace throughout the race. This will help conserve energy for later segments.
- Strength Training: Given his proficiency in strength-based activities, Alistair can capitalize on this strength by increasing his strength training, focusing particularly on exercises that mimic the movements in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Rowing segments.
- Transition Speed: Alistair should work on improving his transition speed between exercises to reduce his Roxzone time. This could involve practicing quick transitions during training sessions.
- Endurance Training: Incorporating long-distance running and interval training into his routine can help improve Alistair’s running endurance, enabling him to maintain a faster pace in running segments.
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