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.
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 Murray Malachy'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 Murray Malachy'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 Murray Malachy'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 Murray Malachy'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
04:15.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Malachy Murray demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Dublin HYROX race, finishing in the top 31% of all athletes and placing 59th in his age group. His overall time was 01:23:29. Murray's performance was particularly strong in the Running 1, Running 8, and Roxzone segments, where he was considerably faster than the average competitor. However, his total running time was slower than average, suggesting that he may have a more strength-oriented athletic profile. Notably, his pacing in the initial stages of the race was aggressive, as he started significantly faster than average in Running 1, which may have led to slower times in subsequent running segments.
Segments to Improve
Several segments stand out as areas for improvement for Murray. These include the Sled Pull, Burpees Broad Jump, Wall Balls, and Sled Push, where his performance was slower than the average competitor. The most significant time losses occurred in the Sled Pull (00:42 slower than average) and Burpees Broad Jump (00:18 slower than average) segments.
Sled Pull: To improve his sled pull performance, Murray should consider incorporating more leg and core strength exercises into his training routine. Squats, deadlifts, and weighted lunges can all help to build the necessary strength for this segment. Additionally, practicing the sled pull technique can help improve efficiency and reduce fatigue.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment requires both explosive power and endurance. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, broad jumps, and burpees can help improve explosiveness, while high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can enhance endurance. Murray should also focus on improving his burpee form to ensure maximum efficiency in this segment.
Wall Balls: To improve performance in this segment, Murray should focus on improving his squat form and upper body strength. Weighted squats and kettlebell swings can help build leg strength, while shoulder exercises such as overhead presses can improve his ability to lift and throw the ball.
Sled Push: Similar to the sled pull, this segment requires leg and core strength. Building these areas through targeted exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and core stability exercises can improve Murray's performance in this segment.
Race Strategies
In future races, Murray should consider adopting a more measured pace from the start. Starting too quickly in the initial running segments can lead to premature fatigue and slower times in later segments. Instead, he could aim to maintain a steady pace throughout the race, saving energy for the more challenging strength-based segments.
Additionally, focusing on efficient transitions between segments (part of Roxzone performance) can help to reduce overall time without requiring additional physical exertion. This could involve strategizing the quickest routes between stations and practicing equipment setup and breakdown.
Finally, incorporating a more balanced training routine that equally emphasizes running and strength training could help to improve Murray's overall performance and make him a more well-rounded HYROX competitor.