Staines Michael
Performance Analysis
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.
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 Staines 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 Staines 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 Staines 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 Staines 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
03:23.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:07
Potential Improvement
33.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Michael Staines completed the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox event with an impressive overall time of 01:30:43, placing him within the top 39% of all competitors. Notably, his total running time was 00:45:01, which is 00:08 faster than the average, indicating a strong running capability. His performance in the running segments, especially in Running 3 where he ranked in the 8th percentile, highlights his proficiency in running. However, the higher time spent in the Roxzone suggests there is room to improve transition efficiency. Additionally, his pacing was relatively consistent, with an initial slightly slower start in Running 1 but quickly improving his pace by Running 3. Overall, Michael demonstrates a hybrid profile with a slight leaning towards strength events, as shown by his exceptional sled push performance.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone (00:08:44): The roxzone time was significantly slower than the average, indicating potential delays in transitions. To improve:
- Transition Drills: Practice quick transitions between exercises, focusing on minimizing rest and maintaining momentum.
- High-Intensity Full Circuit Workouts: Include workouts that simulate race conditions with minimal rest between exercises to improve overall fitness and transition speed.
- Sandbag Lunges (00:06:01): Slower performance in this segment suggests room for improvement in strength and technique.
- Strength Training: Incorporate exercises like barbell lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and sandbag drills to enhance lower body strength and endurance.
- Form and Technique: Focus on maintaining proper form during lunges to prevent fatigue and improve efficiency. Engage core muscles and ensure proper knee alignment.
- Sled Pull (00:05:45): Performance here was below average, indicating a need for strength and endurance enhancement.
- Pulling Drills: Implement sled pull variations with different weights and distances to build pulling strength and endurance.
- Upper Body Strength: Focus on exercises like bent-over rows, deadlifts, and lat pulldowns to strengthen muscles involved in pulling.
- Rowing (00:05:20): Rowing was another area with slower performance.
- Technique Refinement: Work on rowing form to maximize power and efficiency. Focus on the push-drive-recovery sequence to maintain a smooth and powerful stroke.
- Rowing Intervals: Include high-intensity interval training on the rowing machine to enhance cardiovascular endurance and power output.
Race Strategies
- Pacing Strategy: Maintain a consistent pace throughout the race. Start steady and gradually increase speed in the middle segments where running proficiency is higher.
- Efficient Transitions: Focus on reducing time spent in transitions by practicing swift gear changes and minimizing rest. Mentally prepare for each exercise zone transition.
- Energy Management: Conserve energy during strength-intensive exercises to maintain running efficiency. Use mental cues to stay focused and motivated during difficult segments.
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