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
162 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 162 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 162 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire O'Loughlin Michael'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 O'Loughlin Michael'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 162 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 O'Loughlin Michael'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 O'Loughlin Michael'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
02:33.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 162 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Michael O'Loughlin's performance in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race was impressive, ranking 7th overall out of 2696 athletes and 2nd in his age category of 25-29. This puts him in the top tier of athletes, reflecting his excellent fitness level and racing skills. His total running time was 00:30:41, which was 36 seconds faster than the average, indicating that his running performance is a significant strength.
Furthermore, his best running lap time was 00:03:05, which is outstanding. However, certain splits such as Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls were slower than average, suggesting there is potential for improvement in these areas. Michael's roxzone time was faster than average, indicating efficient transitions and overall fitness.
Looking at his pacing during the race, Michael started off strong with a faster than average first running segment. However, in the subsequent running segments (from running 2 to running 7), he was consistently slower than average, suggesting he may have started too fast and struggled to maintain the initial pace.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump:
Michael's time in this segment was 01:01 slower than average. This suggests a need for improved explosive power and endurance. Plyometric exercises such as jump squats and one-legged hops can help in building explosive power. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in his routine can help build endurance.
For form improvement, it's important to ensure that he's landing safely and using his hips to generate power during the broad jumps.
Wall Balls:
Michael's wall balls segment was 23 seconds slower than average. This could be improved by incorporating more functional strength training exercises into his routine, such as squats, lunges, and kettlebell swings.
Focusing on form, particularly during the squat and throw, can also improve performance in this segment. He should make sure he's using his legs and hips to generate power, rather than just his arms.
Race Strategies:
Michael showed an excellent start in the race, but maintaining a steady, sustainable pace throughout is equally crucial. It's recommended that he focus more on pacing strategies, starting the race at a pace that he can maintain until the end, instead of starting too fast and slowing down in later segments.
Given his strong running performance, he should also capitalize on this strength and aim to gain time in the running segments. However, this shouldn't come at the expense of the strength segments. Balancing both aspects of the race is key to improving his overall time.
Lastly, practicing transitions between different exercises during training can help minimize time lost during the roxzone, further enhancing his overall performance.