Season 24/25 2024 Melbourne (4307) HYROX (3848) Men (2450) Merrifield Andrew

Merrifield Andrew Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Melbourne 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.

Performance Highlights

AUS AUS Flag Men 35-39 #165028 01:28:50 153rd in AG | Top 29.0% 650th | Top 26.5%
+02:55
46:59
Run Total
+00:22
05:52
Avg. Lap
+00:33
05:14
Best Lap
-03:15
34:19
Workout Total
-00:24
04:17
Avg. Workout
+00:22
07:36
Roxzone

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 Merrifield Andrew'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 Merrifield Andrew'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 Merrifield Andrew'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 Merrifield Andrew'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 05:30. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:58 Potential Improvement 72.1% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 03:58 46:59 to 43:01 72.1%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:18 06:37 to 05:19 23.6%
Sandbag Lunges 00:14 05:19 to 05:05 4.2%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:20 to 04:20 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 01:49 to 01:49 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:36 to 04:36 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:28 to 04:28 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:06 to 02:06 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 05:04 to 05:04 0.0%

Splits Time

Merrifield Andrew Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:50 00:00 04:45 +00:05 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:20 04:50 04:29 -00:09 04:45 +00:05
Running 2 05:14 09:10 05:06 +00:08 09:14 -00:04
Sled Push 01:49 14:24 03:00 -01:11 14:20 +00:04
Running 3 05:59 16:13 05:33 +00:26 17:20 -01:07
Sled Pull 04:36 22:12 05:08 -00:32 22:53 -00:41
Running 4 06:13 26:48 05:33 +00:40 28:01 -01:13
Burpees Broad Jump 06:37 33:01 05:37 +01:00 33:34 -00:33
Running 5 05:57 39:38 05:43 +00:14 39:11 +00:27
Rowing 04:28 45:35 04:53 -00:25 44:54 +00:41
Running 6 06:10 50:03 05:35 +00:35 49:47 +00:16
Farmers Carry 02:06 56:13 02:15 -00:09 55:22 +00:51
Running 7 05:49 58:19 05:33 +00:16 57:37 +00:42
Sandbag Lunges 05:19 01:04:08 05:23 -00:04 01:03:10 +00:58
Running 8 06:51 01:09:27 06:14 +00:37 01:08:33 +00:54
Wall Balls 05:04 01:16:18 06:49 -01:45 01:14:47 +01:31
Roxzone 07:36 01:28:50 07:14 +00:22 01:28:50
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Andrew Merrifield completed the 2024 Melbourne HYROX event with an overall time of 01:28:50, placing him in the top 36% of all athletes and in the top 40% of his age group. While his strength exercises, particularly the Sled Push and Wall Balls, were impressive and significantly better than average, his overall running time was 02:35 slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in running efficiency. Andrew's pacing suggests he might have started the race slightly too fast, as seen by his slower times in the later running segments. This pattern, coupled with his stronger performance in strength-based exercises, suggests a hybrid athlete profile with a need for enhanced running endurance.

Segments to Improve

  • Overall Running: Andrew's total running time was below average, particularly in the latter segments. To enhance his running performance:
    • Interval Training: Incorporate interval runs focusing on short bursts of high-intensity running followed by recovery periods to build speed and endurance.
    • Long Slow Distance (LSD) Runs: Include weekly long runs at a comfortable pace to improve aerobic capacity and endurance.
    • Form Drills: Practice form-focused drills such as high knees, butt kicks, and bounding to improve running mechanics and efficiency.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was significantly slower than average, indicating an area for improvement in explosive power and technique.
    • Plyometric Exercises: Introduce box jumps, squat jumps, and depth jumps to enhance lower body power and explosiveness.
    • Burpee Technique: Focus on efficient burpee execution, minimizing time on the ground and optimizing the jump phase for distance.
  • Roxzone: Time spent here was slower than average, suggesting room for improvement in transitions.
    • Transition Drills: Practice quick transitions between different types of exercises to reduce downtime and maintain momentum.
    • Full-Body Conditioning: Enhance overall fitness to reduce the need for rest during transitions. Circuit training with minimal rest between sets can be beneficial.

Race Strategies

  • Pacing Strategy: Start the race at a controlled pace to conserve energy for the later running segments. Implement a negative split strategy, where the second half is run faster than the first.
  • Visualization and Mental Preparation: Use visualization techniques to mentally rehearse race transitions and pace management, reducing anxiety and enhancing focus.
  • Nutritional Strategy: Ensure optimal hydration and nutrition before and during the race to maintain energy levels and prevent fatigue.
  • Race Simulation: Regularly engage in race simulations in training to acclimate to the physical and mental demands of competition, focusing on transition efficiency and pacing.
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Peck Mike 2024 Fort Lauderdale 01:28:38
Giles Zine 2024 Stockholm 01:28:31
Mccabe Simon 2024 London 01:29:10
Echevarría Rodolfo 2024 Ciudad de Mexico 01:28:35
Di Tunno Giorgio 2024 London 01:28:51
Poke Graham 2024 Glasgow 01:28:47
Neild Adam 2024 Fort Lauderdale 01:28:58

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