Mcgrath Ewan
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham 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 Mcgrath Ewan'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 Mcgrath Ewan'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 Mcgrath Ewan'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 Mcgrath Ewan'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
04:13.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:36
Potential Improvement
37.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Ewan Mcgrath's performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event demonstrated a significant strength in running, with a total running time that was 02:15 faster than the average. His best running lap was clocked at 00:04:33. His overall rank was 991, placing him in the top 24% of all 4107 athletes, and he ranked 85th in his age group, putting him in the top 26% of 320 athletes. Based on these results, Ewan's profile leans more towards a runner, and while his strength performance is not poor, there is room for improvement in this area.
Looking at the pacing through the first four running segments, it seems like Ewan started somewhat slower for Running 1, but then consistently improved his pace for the subsequent running segments, ultimately finishing each one faster than the average time. This indicates a good pacing strategy, suggesting Ewan has a good understanding of how to manage his energy throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
- Sled Pull: Ewan's time in this segment was 01:16 slower than the average, indicating a need for improvement in this area. Training should focus on both lower and upper body strength to efficiently pull the sled. Specific exercises could include weighted squats, deadlifts, and rows. Practicing the actual sled pull movement would also be beneficial.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Ewan was 00:40 slower than the average in this segment. To improve, Ewan should focus on plyometric exercises like box jumps and regular burpees to build explosive strength. Additionally, practicing the proper form for burpees and broad jumps would be beneficial.
- Roxzone: Ewan's Roxzone time was 00:16 slower than average. This suggests that he may need to work on his transition times and overall fitness to reduce the time spent resting between segments. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help improve overall fitness and endurance.
- Wall Balls: Ewan's time was 00:12 slower than average in this segment. To improve his time, he should focus on building his lower body and core strength. Exercises like squats, lunges, and planks could be helpful. He should also practice the actual movement of wall balls to improve his form and efficiency.
- Sled Push: This was another segment where Ewan was slower than average, by 00:22. To improve his sled push time, Ewan should focus on building his lower body strength and power. Weighted lunges and squats could be beneficial, as well as practicing the sled push itself.
Race Strategies:
Considering Ewan's strengths and areas for improvement, a few strategies are recommended for future races:
- Pacing: Ewan should continue his effective pacing strategy in the running segments. Starting at a steady pace and gradually increasing can help manage energy levels and prevent early fatigue.
- Strength Training: As Ewan's profile leans more towards a runner, incorporating more strength training in his routine could improve his performance in strength-based segments. This could help turn some of his weaker areas into strengths.
- Transitions: Focusing on speedy transitions between segments, especially into and out of the Roxzone, can help reduce overall time. Practicing transitions during training could be beneficial.
- Form and Technique: For segments like the sled push and pull, burpees broad jump, and wall balls, focusing on form and technique can help improve efficiency and speed. It might be beneficial to work with a coach or trainer to get feedback and corrections on form.
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