Callaghan Aaron
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Bilbao 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 Callaghan Aaron'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 Callaghan Aaron'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 Callaghan Aaron'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 Callaghan Aaron'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
02:28.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
00:42
Potential Improvement
28.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Aaron Callaghan's performance in the 2024 Bilbao HYROX race places him in the mid-tier of competitors, both overall and within his age group. His total running time was 00:41:45, which is 00:09 faster than the average, indicating a stronger runner profile. However, his performance in the later running segments and the Roxzone suggests a need for improved strength and efficiency in transitions between exercises. Aaron started the race on a strong note, outpacing the average times in the initial running segments, but his performance dipped in the later stages, particularly in the Burpees Broad Jump, Running 8, and the Roxzone, indicating potential issues with stamina or pacing.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: Aaron's time here was significantly slower than average. To improve, focus on plyometric exercises to enhance explosive power and endurance. Incorporate box jumps, squat jumps, and interval training to build up stamina. Practicing the burpee broad jump technique itself, focusing on efficient movement and minimizing time spent on the ground, will also be crucial.
- Roxzone: Slower than average times here suggest a need for better overall fitness and quicker transitions. Interval training that mimics the race's structure, alternating between high-intensity exercises and short recovery runs, could enhance Aaron's ability to recover and transition more efficiently. Practicing specific transition drills, focusing on quickly moving from one exercise to the next, will also be beneficial.
- Running 8: This segment was significantly slower, indicating potential issues with endurance or pacing. Long-distance running at a consistent pace, interval training, and incorporating hill sprints can improve cardiovascular endurance. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace early in the race can conserve energy for the later stages.
- Sled Push and Sled Pull: Although not the weakest segments, there's room for improvement. Strengthening the posterior chain through deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and weighted sled drags can enhance performance in these areas. Practice with the sled push and pull, focusing on maintaining a low body position and driving through the legs, can translate to better times.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Given Aaron's tendency to start strong but fade in later segments, focusing on a more conservative start could preserve energy for a stronger finish. Breaking the race down into sections and setting target paces based on training performance can help manage effort throughout the race.
- Transition Practice: Incorporate specific transition drills into training sessions to minimize time spent in the Roxzone. This can include timed exercises where Aaron moves quickly from one exercise to another, simulating race conditions as closely as possible.
- Strength Endurance: Balancing running training with strength and endurance work can help Aaron maintain his performance in strength-focused segments and improve his overall race time. This can include circuit training that combines resistance exercises with short bursts of running.
- Nutrition and Recovery: Focus on a nutrition plan that supports endurance and recovery, particularly in the days leading up to the race. Proper hydration, carbohydrates for energy, and protein for muscle repair can play a crucial role in performance. Additionally, ensuring adequate rest and recovery in the training program will help prevent burnout and injuries.
By addressing these areas for improvement with targeted training and strategic planning, Aaron can enhance his performance in future HYROX races, potentially achieving a higher rank overall and within his age group.
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