Murphy Kevin
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 Murphy Kevin'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 Kevin'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 Kevin'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 Kevin'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
04:58.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:46
Potential Improvement
55.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Kevin Murphy ranked in the top 53% overall and in the top 52% in his age group, showing a solid performance in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race. It's noteworthy that Kevin started the race strong, achieving his best running lap early in the competition with a time of 00:03:18, which is significantly faster than the average time. His performance in the first four running segments indicates optimal pacing and a robust start, which placed him in the top 10 percentile rank. However, Kevin's total running time of 00:49:46 was slower than the average by 01:35, suggesting that he may have a hybrid profile with a leaning towards strength-based exercises.
Segments to Improve
- Running: Kevin's overall running time was slower than the average, indicating room for improvement. His running performance seemed to decline after the first segment, with a significant drop in Running 2. To improve his running speed and endurance, Kevin should incorporate interval training into his routine. This includes alternating between high-intensity and low-intensity running. He can also incorporate hill running to build strength and stamina.
- Wall Balls: Kevin’s Wall Balls time was slower than the average by 26 seconds. To enhance his performance in this segment, Kevin could focus on improving his squat form and arm strength. Squat jumps and kettlebell swings can be beneficial exercises for this. Additionally, practising the wall balls exercise with varying weights could also help improve his performance.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slower than the average by 34 seconds. To improve this, Kevin could work on his explosive strength and plyometric training, including exercises like box jumps and burpees without the broad jump. Practising these movements separately before combining them can help improve overall form and speed.
- Rowing: Kevin's rowing segment was slower than the average. To improve, he should focus on enhancing his rowing technique, ensuring he’s utilising his leg strength fully before engaging his back and arms. Low-impact strength training, like deadlifts and squats, can help improve this area.
Race Strategies
Moving forward, Kevin should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race, especially in the running segments. Starting strong is beneficial, but it’s crucial to preserve energy for the later stages of the race. Kevin should also consider improving his transition times and avoid unnecessary resting periods by enhancing his overall fitness level. This can be achieved through regular cardiovascular exercises like cycling, swimming, or stair climbing.
Lastly, Kevin should consider implementing targeted strength training for each of the specific areas identified for improvement. This will not only help him in those segments but also enhance his overall performance and stamina. Remember, practice makes perfect – so, regular training of the actual race segments can help Kevin become more familiar with the sequence, leading to improved performance.
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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