Meldrum Richard Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Glasgow 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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 40-44 #174027 01:26:47 142nd in AG | Top 52.8% 922nd | Top 52.1%
+00:59
44:15
Run Total
+00:08
05:32
Avg. Lap
+00:39
05:17
Best Lap
-01:24
35:11
Workout Total
-00:11
04:23
Avg. Workout
+00:25
07:25
Roxzone

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 Meldrum Richard'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 Meldrum Richard'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 Meldrum Richard'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 Meldrum Richard'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 04:04. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:06 Potential Improvement 51.6% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 02:06 44:15 to 42:09 51.6%
Wall Balls 01:46 07:57 to 06:11 43.4%
Sandbag Lunges 00:06 05:01 to 04:55 2.5%
Farmers Carry 00:04 02:09 to 02:05 1.6%
Rowing 00:02 04:48 to 04:46 0.8%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:18 to 04:18 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:22 to 02:22 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:03 to 04:03 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 04:33 to 04:33 0.0%

Splits Time

Meldrum Richard Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:41 00:00 04:41 +01:00 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:18 05:41 04:28 -00:10 04:41 +01:00
Running 2 05:39 09:59 05:01 +00:38 09:09 +00:50
Sled Push 02:22 15:38 02:56 -00:34 14:10 +01:28
Running 3 05:21 18:00 05:26 -00:05 17:06 +00:54
Sled Pull 04:03 23:21 05:00 -00:57 22:32 +00:49
Running 4 05:38 27:24 05:26 +00:12 27:32 -00:08
Burpees Broad Jump 04:33 33:02 05:23 -00:50 32:58 +00:04
Running 5 05:45 37:35 05:36 +00:09 38:21 -00:46
Rowing 04:48 43:20 04:51 -00:03 43:57 -00:37
Running 6 05:18 48:08 05:29 -00:11 48:48 -00:40
Farmers Carry 02:09 53:26 02:12 -00:03 54:17 -00:51
Running 7 05:17 55:35 05:27 -00:10 56:29 -00:54
Sandbag Lunges 05:01 01:00:52 05:10 -00:09 01:01:56 -01:04
Running 8 05:39 01:05:53 06:06 -00:27 01:07:06 -01:13
Wall Balls 07:57 01:11:32 06:35 +01:22 01:13:12 -01:40
Roxzone 07:25 01:26:47 07:00 +00:25 01:26:47
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Richard Meldrum's performance in the 2024 Glasgow HYROX race places him in the top 35% of competitors both overall and within his age group, showcasing a commendable level of fitness and dedication. Analysis of his total running time, which is slightly slower than average, alongside his strength segments, suggests Richard has a more balanced profile, leaning slightly towards strength. However, there's noticeable variance in his pacing across the race, indicating potential areas for improvement in both endurance and specific exercise performance. Notably, Richard started the race at a slower pace than average but demonstrated the ability to finish strong in later running segments, suggesting a need to optimize his pacing strategy for a more consistent performance throughout the race.

Segments to Improve:

  • Wall Balls: Ranking significantly slower than average in this segment, Richard could benefit from improving both his strength and technique. Focusing on lower body power through exercises such as squats, lunges, and plyometric drills will help increase the efficiency of each throw. Additionally, practicing the wall ball shot with varying weights and heights can help improve accuracy and endurance. Implementing a regimen of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that includes wall ball shots can also enhance cardiovascular endurance and muscle stamina.
  • Roxzone: The slower transition time indicates a need for enhanced overall fitness and smoother transitions between exercises. Incorporating circuit training into his regimen, with minimal rest between exercises, can simulate the quick transitions of a HYROX race. Practicing specific transition drills, focusing on the quick changeover from running to strength exercises and vice versa, will also be beneficial.
  • Total Running Time: Being slightly slower than average suggests room for improvement in running efficiency and endurance. Interval running training, focusing on varying speeds and terrains, can help improve overall running time. Long-distance runs at a steady pace, mixed with shorter, high-intensity runs, will enhance both aerobic and anaerobic capacities.
  • Specific Strength Exercises: For segments like sandbag lunges, focusing on unilateral leg strength and stability is key. Exercises such as single-leg deadlifts, Bulgarian split squats, and weighted step-ups can improve performance in this area. For the farmers carry, grip strength is crucial; thus, incorporating grip-specific exercises like dead hangs, farmer's walks, and wrist curls will be beneficial.

Race Strategies:

  • Optimize Pacing: Analyzing his split times, Richard should aim for a more consistent pace across the race. Starting slightly slower than feels necessary can help conserve energy for a stronger finish. Utilizing a running watch with pacing alerts can help maintain an even pace throughout the race.
  • Strength-Endurance Balance: Given Richard's slightly better performance in strength segments, continuing to build upon this strength while enhancing running endurance will create a more balanced athlete profile. Incorporating back-to-back days of strength training followed by endurance runs can help adapt the body to the demands of HYROX races.
  • Transition Efficiency: Reducing time in the Roxzone is critical. Practicing quick transitions in training, perhaps by setting up a mini-circuit that mimics the race's structure, can improve overall time. It's also important to mentally rehearse transitions, visualizing the quickest way to move from one exercise to the next.
  • Specific Exercise Focus: Prior to race day, focusing on the weakest segments by increasing their frequency in training routines can help turn these weaknesses into strengths. Incorporating one to two days a week where these specific exercises are the main focus will allow for targeted improvements.

By addressing these identified areas with specific training strategies and maintaining a focus on both running and strength conditioning, Richard has the potential to significantly improve his performance in future HYROX races.

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