Woods Brendan
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 Woods Brendan'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 Woods Brendan'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 Woods Brendan'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 Woods Brendan'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
10:21.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:11
Potential Improvement
30.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Brendan Woods, a 50-54 age group athlete, showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Dublin HYROX race. He positioned himself in the top 52% overall, out of 2696 athletes, and in the top 40% of his age group. His overall time was 01:36:38.
One of the key highlights of his performance was his running prowess. His total running time was 5 minutes and 58 seconds faster than the average. This clearly indicates that Brendan is more a runner, excelling in the running segments of the race. In particular, his first four running segments were consistently faster than average, demonstrating good pacing strategy at the start of the race.
However, he seemed to struggle more with the strength-based exercises, indicating a potential area for focus in training. His performance in the roxzone was noteworthy, as he managed to complete it 3 minutes and 14 seconds faster than average, indicating that his overall fitness and transition times are strong.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: Brendan was 2 minutes and 50 seconds slower than the average. To improve on this, he could incorporate more explosive leg and core training into his routine. Exercise like kettlebell swings, thrusters, and weighted squats can help improve the power needed for this segment.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Brendan was 2 minutes and 2 seconds slower than average. He should focus on improving his burpee form and jumping power. Plyometric exercises like box jumps, jump squats, and lunges can help improve explosive strength.
- Sled Pull and Sled Push: Brendan was slower in these segments by 1 minute 37 seconds and 45 seconds, respectively. To improve, he could incorporate more strength and endurance training, specifically targeting the legs and back. Deadlifts, farmer's walks, and prowler pushes can help improve performance.
- Sandbag Lunges: He was 1 minute and 5 seconds slower than average. Incorporating more functional and unilateral training, such as lunges and Bulgarian split squats, can improve his performance in this segment.
Race Strategies:
Given Brendan's strength in running, he should continue to leverage this by maintaining a steady pace in the early segments of the race. However, he should also focus on conserving enough energy for the strength-based segments later in the race. Incorporating active recovery and proper breathing techniques can help manage fatigue during these segments.
For the strength segments, Brendan should aim to maintain a consistent pace rather than trying to rush through them. Proper form and technique are crucial to avoid unnecessary energy expenditure and potential injury. Lastly, focusing on efficient transitions between segments can shave off valuable seconds from his overall time.
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