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
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 1000 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 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of Mcdonnell Heath'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 Mcdonnell Heath hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
Based on 1000 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 Mcdonnell Heath’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 Mcdonnell Heath'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
03:13.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance
Heath Mcdonnell delivered a solid performance at the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox race, ranking in the top 36% overall and within his age group. His overall time was 01:29:08, with a total running time of 00:45:56, which was slightly slower than the average. From the running splits, it appears that Heath started a bit slower and then maintained a steady pace throughout the running segments. His strengths were evident in the strength-based exercises, particularly in the Wall Balls and Sled Push, where he performed significantly better than average. This suggests that Heath has a strong hybrid profile, adept at both running and strength-based activities, but with a slight edge in strength.
Segments to Improve
Running Performance: Although Heath has a hybrid profile, his total running time was slower than average. To enhance his running efficiency, incorporating interval training could be beneficial. Consider workouts such as:
Tempo Runs: Maintain a comfortably hard pace for 20-30 minutes to improve aerobic threshold.
Interval Training: 400m repeats at a faster pace with equal rest intervals to build speed and endurance.
Roxzone Transitions: Heath spent more time in the roxzone than average, indicating room for improvement in transitions. Focus on:
Transition Drills: Practice quick transitions between exercises with minimal rest, simulating race conditions.
CrossFit Circuits: Implement high-intensity circuits to boost overall fitness and reduce transition fatigue.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment was slower than the 25th percentile. To improve:
Strength Training: Include lunges with varied weights and techniques (e.g., front, back, and side lunges) to enhance stability and strength.
Core Workouts: Strengthen the core for better balance and efficiency during lunges.
Sled Pull: While better than average, further gains can be made here. Recommendations include:
Resistance Training: Regularly practice sled pulls with progressive resistance to build power and endurance.
Technique Focus: Ensure optimal form by engaging the core and using a consistent, strong pull.
Burpees Broad Jump: Although Heath performed well, there's potential for improvement:
Plyometric Training: Incorporate exercises such as box jumps and depth jumps to increase explosive power.
Burpee Variations: Practice different burpee styles to improve agility and efficiency.
Race Strategies
Manage Pacing: Start the race at a controlled pace to avoid burnout and maintain energy for the latter stages.
Optimize Transitions: Focus on quick transitions in the roxzone by practicing drills that simulate these conditions.
Hydration and Nutrition: Ensure proper hydration and consider energy gels or snacks to maintain energy levels throughout the race.
Strength-Endurance Balance: Leverage strength in exercises like the sled push and wall balls, and use strategic bursts of speed in running segments to gain ground.