Mcgovern James
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
216 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 216 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 216 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Mcgovern James'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 Mcgovern James'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 216 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 Mcgovern James'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 Mcgovern James'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
13:32.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
10:41
Potential Improvement
78.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
James Mcgovern's performance in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race placed him in the top 64% of all athletes and the top 68% within his age group (45-49). His overall time was 02:07:56, with a total running time of 01:07:04, which is 04:31 slower than the average.
James showed a strong start in the race with his first running segment being 01:47 faster than the average. However, his running pace slowed down in the subsequent segments, which indicates that he might have started too fast. This is supported by the fact that the total running time was slower than average, suggesting that James could benefit from a more balanced pacing strategy.
In terms of overall profile, James shows a hybrid profile with strong performances in both running and strength-based segments. He demonstrated exceptional strength in the Sled Pull and Ski Erg segments, performing faster than the average. However, his slower total running time indicates room for improvement in his running performance.
Segments to Improve:
- Running Total: James' total running time was slower than average by 08:13. To improve, James could incorporate interval training into his routine. This involves periods of high-intensity running followed by periods of rest or low-intensity running. This training method can help improve speed and endurance.
- Burpees Broad Jump: James was slower than average by 02:28 in this segment. To enhance performance in this area, he could focus on plyometric exercises like box jumps, jumping lunges, and power skips to build explosive power and speed.
- Sandbag Lunges: James was slower by 01:30. To improve, James could implement weighted lunges into his strength training routine. This would help him to build endurance and strength in his lower body.
- Sled Push: James was slower by 01:16. Incorporating more lower body and core strength training, such as squats and deadlifts, could help improve his Sled Push performance.
- Farmers Carry: James was slower by 00:59. Grip strength exercises, such as farmer's walks and dead hangs, could help improve his performance in this segment.
- Wall Balls: James was slower by 00:56. To improve, he could focus on targeting his lower body and core strength with exercises like thrusters and kettlebell swings.
Race Strategies:
James should consider implementing a more balanced pacing strategy for the race. Starting off at a sustainable pace can help maintain energy reserves for the later part of the race. Given his hybrid profile, James could also try to capitalize on his strength segments to make up for time in the running segments. Furthermore, practicing transitions between running and strength segments could help reduce the roxzone time and overall performance time.
Lastly, focusing on recovery and nutrition strategies can also be beneficial for improving overall race performance. Proper hydration and nutrition before, during, and after the race can aid performance and recovery, while a consistent stretching and mobility routine can help prevent injuries.
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