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
509 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
Run, Baby, Run!
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
Based on 509 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Station Showdown
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
Based on 509 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of Donovan Joseph's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Donovan Joseph hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
Based on 509 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Expected Finish Time
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station.
Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
Spread of Splits Time
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare Donovan Joseph’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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 Donovan Joseph'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
14:24.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 509 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance
Joseph Donovan's performance in the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox race was commendable, with an overall rank of 1066, placing him in the top 59% of the competitors. His position in the age group (35-39) is 251 out of 378, marking him in the top 66%. His overall time of 01:55:50 indicates areas of both strength and potential improvement. Notably, Joseph demonstrated strong strength-oriented performances in segments like the Sled Push and Wall Balls, which suggests a robust strength profile. However, his Total Running Time was 06:59 slower than average, indicating that running is a potential area for improvement. Joseph's pacing analysis indicates that he might have started the race too fast, as seen in Running 1, which was significantly slower than average, possibly leading to fatigue later in the race.
Segments to Improve
Run Total: To improve his running, Joseph should incorporate interval training to boost speed and endurance. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and tempo runs can help increase his running efficiency. Focusing on running form drills, such as high-knees and butt kicks, can improve his gait and reduce energy expenditure.
Roxzone: Joseph's transition times were slower, suggesting a need for better transition efficiency. Practicing quick transitions in training by simulating race conditions will help. Improving overall cardiovascular fitness through cycling or swimming can aid faster recovery and transitions.
Sandbag Lunges: Focus on lunges with added resistance and plyometric exercises to build explosive strength. Incorporating exercises like Bulgarian split squats and weighted lunges can improve his performance in this segment.
Farmers Carry: Grip strength and core stability can be enhanced through exercises like dead hangs, farmer's walks with heavier weights, and core workouts such as planks and Russian twists.
Ski Erg and Rowing: Technique refinement can significantly impact these segments. Joseph should focus on maintaining a consistent stroke rate and power output. Drills like resistance band rows and seated cable rows can improve strength and endurance.
Race Strategies
Pacing: Joseph should aim for a more balanced pace throughout the race. Starting too fast can lead to premature fatigue. A negative split strategy, where the second half of the race is run faster than the first, can be beneficial.
Nutrition and Hydration: Proper fueling before and during the race can help maintain energy levels. Joseph should practice his race-day nutrition plan during training to optimize performance.
Mental Preparation: Visualization techniques and mental resilience training can help maintain focus and motivation during the race. Setting small, achievable goals for each segment can keep morale high.