Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Malaga 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
144 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 144 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 144 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Hickey Dean'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 Hickey Dean'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 144 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 Hickey Dean'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 Hickey Dean'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
12:26.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 144 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Dean Hickey's performance in the 2024 Malaga HYROX race places him within the top 29% of competitors both overall and within his age group, showcasing his commendable athleticism and dedication. A standout aspect of his performance is his total running time, which is 06:00 faster than average, indicating a strong runner profile. This suggests that Dean excels in running segments but may find opportunities for improvement in strength-focused challenges. Despite starting the race at a pace significantly faster than average, which likely contributed to his early lead, Dean encountered difficulties with specific strength exercises, which affected his overall time. His ability to maintain a quicker pace in the roxzone than average also indicates good overall fitness and efficient transition times, though there's room for improvement to maximize performance across all areas.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was significantly slower than average, indicating a potential lack of explosive power and endurance. Training suggestions include plyometric exercises such as squat jumps, box jumps, and broad jumps to increase leg power and muscular endurance. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with burpees can also improve cardiovascular endurance and efficiency in movement patterns.
Wall Balls: Performance here suggests a need for enhanced upper body strength and coordination. Training suggestions involve practicing wall balls with varying weights to improve shoulder stability and power, as well as kettlebell swings and medicine ball slams to enhance explosive power and core strength.
Sled Push and Sled Pull: These segments were slower than average, indicating potential weaknesses in lower body strength and endurance. Training suggestions include weighted sled pushes and pulls to build specific muscle groups required for these tasks, supplemented with squats, deadlifts, and leg press exercises to build overall leg strength and endurance.
Roxzone: While better than average, improvement in this segment could significantly enhance overall performance. Focusing on transition drills that mimic moving between exercises and running can reduce transition times and improve efficiency. Circuit training that combines strength exercises with short running or sprinting intervals can also be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Start Pace Management: Given Dean's tendency to start fast, a more controlled pace at the beginning of the race could help conserve energy for strength segments. Implementing a structured warm-up that includes dynamic stretching and a light jog can help establish a comfortable starting pace.
Strength Segment Focus: Prioritizing the improvement of strength-focused segments through targeted training can help balance Dean's performance. Including specific strength workouts in his training regime at least twice a week can address this area of need.
Explosive Power Drills: Incorporating drills that enhance explosive power, especially for the burpees broad jump segment, can help improve performance in both running and strength exercises. Plyometric exercises should be a regular part of his training schedule.
Transition Efficiency: Practicing quick transitions between exercises during training sessions can reduce roxzone time. Setting up mock race environments that mimic the transitions of a HYROX race can be particularly useful.
By focusing on these identified areas of improvement and implementing the suggested training strategies, Dean Hickey can turn his weaknesses into strengths and potentially achieve even better results in future HYROX races. Balancing his evident running abilities with enhanced strength and power will make him a more well-rounded and competitive athlete.
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men