Walsh Marcus
Hyrox Result
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 Walsh Marcus'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 Walsh Marcus'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 Walsh Marcus'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 Walsh Marcus'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
05:58.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:15
Potential Improvement
37.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Marcus Walsh, competing in the age group of 30-34, has showcased commendable performance in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race. Finishing in the top 13% overall and top 17% in his age group, Marcus demonstrated strong endurance and strength proficiency. Despite a slower Total Running Time than average by 48 seconds, Marcus's performance on the final Running 8 segment and the Roxzone was exceptional, finishing 1:42 and 1:34 faster than average, respectively. This suggests that Marcus has a better strength profile, with his ability to surge towards the end of the race. However, pacing in the earlier running segments may require attention, with slower times observed in Running 1 to Running 4.
Segments to Improve
- Running Total: With a higher running time than the average, Marcus could benefit from targeted running workouts to improve his pace. Interval training, such as 400m repeats or ladder workouts, could be beneficial in increasing running speed. Incorporating hill workouts once a week can also enhance strength and stamina.
- Sled Pull: Marcus was significantly slower in the Sled Pull, suggesting a weakness in posterior chain strength. Exercises like deadlifts, farmer's walks, or kettlebell swings can enhance this area. Practicing the sled pull with varying weights could also provide specific training for this event.
- Burpees Broad Jump: The slower performance in this segment indicates a need for improvement in explosive strength. Plyometric training, including exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and of course, practice burpees, can be beneficial.
- Farmers Carry: Marcus was slower in this segment, indicating room for improvement in grip strength and overall stability. Grip strengthening exercises, such as wrist curls, dead hangs, and towel pull-ups, can be beneficial. Additionally, incorporating loaded carries into the workout routine can provide specific training for this segment.
- Sandbag Lunges: Although only slightly slower than average, there is room for improvement. Incorporating more unilateral/bilateral lower body strength training, specifically lunges with varying weights, can enhance performance in this area.
Race Strategies
Marcus's performance suggests a need for better pacing during the initial running segments of the race. Starting at a conservative pace can conserve energy for the more strenuous segments towards the end. Working on transition times, especially moving in and out of the roxzone, could also shave off valuable seconds from the overall time. Lastly, practicing the race sequence, including running and strength segments, can prepare Marcus better for the actual race conditions.
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