Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London 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
368 similar athletes.
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 Women
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 368 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 368 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Carpenter Megan'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 Carpenter Megan'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 368 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 Carpenter Megan'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 Women
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 Carpenter Megan'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
15:52.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 368 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Megan Carpenter's participation in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London event showcases her strengths in strength-based challenges and highlights areas for improvement in endurance and pacing. Notably, Megan excels in exercises requiring power and strength, as seen in her exceptional performance in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, and Sandbag Lunges segments. These results suggest a strong strength profile. However, her overall running time was significantly slower than average, indicating that endurance and pacing strategies need development. Megan's capacity to push hard in strength exercises seems to compromise her running performance, suggesting an imbalance favoring strength over endurance. Additionally, her pacing appeared to start too slow, impacting her overall time negatively.
Segments to Improve:
Overall Running Performance: Megan's total running time stands out as a significant area for improvement. To enhance her endurance, Megan should incorporate interval training into her regimen, focusing on alternating between high-intensity sprints and recovery jogs. This method will improve her aerobic capacity and help her maintain a faster pace throughout the race. Furthermore, tempo runs, where Megan runs at a challenging but sustainable pace, will teach her body to become more efficient at delaying fatigue, crucial for longer events.
Wall Balls: While Megan shows proficiency in most strength exercises, her performance in Wall Balls suggests room for enhancement. Focusing on squat depth and explosive power through the hips can improve efficiency and speed. Megan should practice wall balls with a focus on form, ensuring a full squat and using the momentum from the squat to propel the ball upwards. Incorporating exercises like thrusters and overhead squats can also build the specific strength and stability required for this exercise.
Race Strategies:
Improved Pacing: Megan should work on establishing a consistent pace that allows her to maintain her energy throughout the race. Starting with a pace slightly slower than her average running pace and gradually increasing it can help her manage her energy better. She can practice pacing strategies during training runs, setting targets for each segment and adjusting her speed accordingly.
Transition Efficiency: Reducing time in the roxzone by practicing swift transitions between exercises will also contribute to a better overall time. Megan can simulate race conditions by setting up a circuit that mimics the race layout, focusing on quick changes between running and strength exercises. This practice will not only improve her transition times but also help her body adapt to the physiological demands of swiftly switching between different types of exertion.
Endurance Training Post-Strength Exercises: To combat the compromised running scenarios post specific exercises, Megan should incorporate runs immediately following strength workouts into her training. This will accustom her body to the transition from strength to endurance, a crucial adaptation for improved performance in hybrid events like HYROX.
By focusing on these targeted improvements and implementing strategic changes in her training regimen, Megan Carpenter can expect to see significant advancements in her HYROX race performance, turning identified weaknesses into strengths and achieving a more balanced athlete profile.