Mcquaid Laura
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 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 1000 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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Mcquaid Laura'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 Mcquaid Laura'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 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 Mcquaid Laura'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 Mcquaid Laura'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
07:47.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:57
Potential Improvement
25.1%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Laura McQuaid showcased an impressive performance at the 2024 Dublin HYROX event. She finished in the top 16% of 2696 athletes overall and in the top 19% of her age group (25-29). This is a testament to her exceptional athletic prowess and competitive spirit. Notably, her total running time was faster than average by 03:34, indicating her strength in running. Laura started off extremely strong in the initial running segment, clocking in at 02:02 faster than the average, placing her at the top percentile. Additionally, her performance in the roxzone was 02:02 faster than average, indicating her efficient transitions and fitness level. However, there were segments where she slowed down, suggesting potential areas of improvement.
Segments to Improve:
- Sled Pull: Laura's time was significantly slower (01:32) than the average. To improve this, she could incorporate heavy sled drags into her training regimen. This will help build her hamstring and glute strength, which are crucial for improving sled pull performance.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This is another area where Laura was slower (01:16) than the average. To enhance her performance in this segment, she could focus on plyometric exercises, which will help improve her explosive power. Box jumps, squat jumps, and burpees themselves could be beneficial.
- Farmers Carry: Laura was slower (00:52) than the average in this segment. Incorporating more grip strength exercises, such as dead hangs and kettlebell swings, could help improve her performance here.
- Sandbag Lunges: Laura's time was slower (00:55) than the average. To improve her performance in this segment, she could focus on exercises that strengthen the lower body and core, such as weighted lunges or squats.
- Sled Push: Laura was slower (00:20) than the average. Incorporating more lower body strength training, particularly targeting the quads, glutes, and calves, can help improve her performance in this segment. Weighted squats and lunges, as well as hill sprints, could be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Given Laura's strong running performance, she could aim to maintain her quick pace in the running segments and focus on improving her transition times. She should aim to conserve energy during the running segments to perform better in the strength-based exercises, which appear to be her weaker areas. Additionally, she should focus on maintaining a steady and consistent pace throughout the race, rather than starting too fast and slowing down in later segments. Lastly, incorporating more strength training into her routine could improve her overall performance and help her move up in the rankings.
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