Walsh Niall
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 Walsh Niall'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 Niall'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 Niall'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 Niall'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
07:57.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
06:43
Potential Improvement
84.5%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Niall Walsh showcased a balanced performance in the Hyrox race, finishing in the top 49% of all athletes and placing 313th in his age group. His overall time was 01:34:14, with a total running time of 00:52:10, which is slower than average, indicating a need to focus on his running performance.
While Walsh started off strong, finishing the first running segment significantly faster than average, his pace seemed to decline in the subsequent running segments. This suggests that he may have started off too fast, leading to a decrease in his performance as the race progressed. His strong performance in strength-based exercises such as the Sled Pull, Burpees Broad Jump, Sandbag Lunges, Wall Balls, and the Roxzone shows that he has a hybrid profile, with a good balance of strength and endurance.
Segments to Improve
- Running: With a total running time slower than the average, this is an area that requires significant improvement. Walsh should incorporate more running drills in his training, focusing on endurance and speed. Interval training, involving short bursts of high-intensity runs followed by periods of rest or lower-intensity running, could help improve his speed and stamina. Additionally, long-distance runs at a steady pace can help improve his overall endurance.
- Sled Push: Walsh was slower than average in this segment. Strength training, particularly focusing on lower body and core, can enhance performance in this area. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts could be beneficial. Also, practicing with the sled push during training could help improve his technique and performance in the race.
- Farmers Carry: Walsh was slower in this segment as well. This exercise requires both strength and grip endurance. Incorporating grip-strengthening exercises, such as wrist curls and pinch grips, can be beneficial. Also, practicing the farmer's carry with gradually increasing weights can help improve performance.
- Ski Erg: Walsh was slower than average in the Ski Erg segment. This exercise requires good upper body strength and endurance. Incorporating upper body strengthening exercises, such as pull-ups, push-ups, and rowing, in his training routine could help improve his performance.
Race Strategies
For better performance in future races, Walsh should consider the following strategies:
- Pacing: Starting off too fast can lead to a decrease in performance in the later stages of the race. Walsh should focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race, saving energy for the more challenging segments.
- Transitions: Walsh should work on improving his transition times between exercises. This includes both physical transitions, such as moving quickly from one exercise to the next, and mental transitions, such as preparing himself for the upcoming exercise while completing the current one.
- Strength Training: Given his strong performance in strength-based exercises, Walsh should continue to focus on strength training, especially targeting the areas required for the specific exercises in the race.
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