Murphy James 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.

Season 24/25 2024 Dublin (2985) HYROX (2696) Men (1758) Murphy James

IRL IRL Flag Men 40-44 #114015 01:41:14 264th in AG | Top 86.0% 1518th | Top 86.3%

Performance Highlights

-04:21
45:20
Run Total
-00:32
05:40
Avg. Lap
-00:33
04:35
Best Lap
+06:30
49:16
Workout Total
+00:49
06:09
Avg. Workout
-02:07
06:43
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 Murphy James'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 Murphy James'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 Murphy James'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 Murphy James'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 08:04. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:43 Potential Improvement 46.1% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Wall Balls 03:43 11:38 to 07:55 46.1%
Farmers Carry 02:06 04:38 to 02:32 26.0%
Sled Push 01:20 04:45 to 03:25 16.5%
Sled Pull 00:45 06:35 to 05:50 9.3%
Rowing 00:10 05:17 to 05:07 2.1%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:32 to 04:32 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 06:19 to 06:19 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 05:32 to 05:32 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 45:20 to 45:20 0.0%

Splits Time

Murphy James Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:15 00:00 05:08 -01:53 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:32 03:15 04:39 -00:07 05:08 -01:53
Running 2 06:35 07:47 05:42 +00:53 09:47 -02:00
Sled Push 04:45 14:22 03:26 +01:19 15:29 -01:07
Running 3 07:10 19:07 06:12 +00:58 18:55 +00:12
Sled Pull 06:35 26:17 05:53 +00:42 25:07 +01:10
Running 4 05:51 32:52 06:14 -00:23 31:00 +01:52
Burpees Broad Jump 06:19 38:43 06:41 -00:22 37:14 +01:29
Running 5 05:50 45:02 06:28 -00:38 43:55 +01:07
Rowing 05:17 50:52 05:09 +00:08 50:23 +00:29
Running 6 05:51 56:09 06:16 -00:25 55:32 +00:37
Farmers Carry 04:38 01:02:00 02:32 +02:06 01:01:48 +00:12
Running 7 06:16 01:06:38 06:16 +00:00 01:04:20 +02:18
Sandbag Lunges 05:32 01:12:54 06:18 -00:46 01:10:36 +02:18
Running 8 04:35 01:18:26 07:22 -02:47 01:16:54 +01:32
Wall Balls 11:38 01:23:01 08:08 +03:30 01:24:16 -01:15
Roxzone 06:43 01:41:14 08:50 -02:07 01:41:14
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

James Murphy showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race. Finishing in the top 56% overall and 55% in his age group, he demonstrated strong running skills. His total running time was 00:45:20, which is 04:28 faster than average, indicating that he has a runner's profile. His best running lap was 00:04:35.

However, there were noticeable fluctuations in his performance across the race. His pacing strategy seemed to be uneven, with a very fast start in Running 1, but then slowing down in Running 2 and 3. This could indicate that he started off too fast and then struggled to maintain the pace. James excelled in the roxzone, completing it 02:04 faster than average, indicating good fitness levels and efficient transition times.

Segments to Improve:

  • Wall Balls: This segment presented the most significant challenge for James, finishing 03:28 slower than average. To improve in this area, he could incorporate wall ball-specific exercises into his training regime. These could include wall ball shots and wall ball cleans for better strength and endurance. Additionally, focusing on the form, particularly squat depth and throwing technique, can help improve performance in this segment.
  • Farmers Carry: James was 02:05 slower than the average in this segment, indicating a need for improvement in grip strength and endurance. Specific training exercises like farmer's walk, deadlifts, and wrist curls can help enhance grip strength.
  • Sled Push and Sled Pull: These segments also presented a challenge for James. To enhance performance in these areas, he should consider incorporating sled-specific workouts in his routine. This could include various push and pull sled drills focusing on power and endurance.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: While James was faster than average, there is still room for improvement. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, skater jumps, and of course, more burpees, can help enhance explosive strength and overall performance in this segment.

Race Strategies:

James should adopt a more balanced pacing strategy in the race. Starting off too fast can lead to early fatigue and slower performance in the later segments. By maintaining a steady pace from the start, he would be able to conserve energy for the more challenging segments towards the end of the race.

Given his strong running performance, he should also consider leveraging this strength during the race. By pushing himself a little harder on the running segments, he can gain time to compensate for the segments where he is slower.

Lastly, focusing on efficient transitions can also help improve overall race time. James already performs well in the roxzone, but there is always room for improvement. Practicing transitions between different exercises during training can help reduce time spent in the roxzone during the race.

Race History

Explore your race history splits in detail below. The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split. This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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