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.
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 Mcdermott Michael'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 Mcdermott Michael'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 Mcdermott Michael'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 Mcdermott Michael'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
04:00.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Michael McDermott demonstrated a strong performance in the 2024 Melbourne HYROX race, achieving an overall rank of 373, placing him in the top 20% of all competitors. Within his age group, he ranked 92nd, showcasing his competitive edge. His overall time was 01:20:49. Notably, his total running time was 00:40:31, which is 00:22 faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile. Michael tended to start slightly slower than average in the initial running segments but showed improved pace as the race progressed. This suggests a capacity for sustained speed and endurance over the course of the event.
Segments to Improve
Sandbag Lunges: Michael was 00:41 slower than average, ranking at the 87th percentile. To improve, focus on building leg strength and endurance through exercises such as weighted lunges, split squats, and hill sprints. Incorporating plyometric exercises like box jumps can also enhance explosive power.
Wall Balls: With a time 00:18 slower than average, Michael can benefit from improving his wall ball technique. Emphasize proper squatting form and ensure consistent breathing. Incorporate wall ball drills into training sessions, aiming for sets of increased repetitions to build endurance.
Burpees Broad Jump: Being 00:19 slower than average indicates a need for improvement in explosive movements. Focus on developing core strength and agility with exercises such as burpee variations and broad jump drills. Consider circuit training to improve overall conditioning.
Sled Pull: Though only on par with the average, Michael can gain an advantage by working on back and arm strength. Implement exercises like bent-over rows, pull-ups, and sled drags to build the necessary muscle groups.
Roxzone: Michael's transition times were 00:15 slower than average. To enhance this segment, practice efficient transitions during training sessions, focusing on quick recovery techniques and minimizing rest periods between exercises.
Race Strategies
Pacing: Michael should aim to maintain a consistent pace across all running segments. Given his tendency to start slower, consider incorporating interval training to improve initial speed and sustain it through the race.
Transition Efficiency: Practice quick and seamless transitions between exercises to reduce roxzone time. Focus on minimizing time spent adjusting equipment and recovering between stations.
Focus on Strength Building: As his running time is already efficient, Michael should prioritize strength training in his routine. Emphasize exercises that enhance performance in weaker segments such as sandbag lunges and wall balls.
Compromised Running: Train under fatigued conditions to simulate race scenarios where running is affected by prior exercises. This will help improve endurance and performance in later stages of the race.