Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sydney 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 Macaulay Sam'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 Macaulay Sam 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 Macaulay Sam’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 Macaulay Sam'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
05:54.
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
Sam Macaulay delivered a strong performance at the 2024 Sydney Hyrox event, securing an impressive overall rank of 97 out of 1059 athletes, placing him in the top 9%. Within his age group (35-39), he ranked 17th out of 185, again reflecting a top 9% finish. His total running time of 00:36:28 was 00:18 faster than the average, indicating a strong running capability. However, his pacing strategy could be optimized as he started the race faster than average, particularly in the first four running segments, indicating a potential difficulty in maintaining this pace throughout the race. This could have contributed to the slower times in the later segments.
Overall, Sam has a runner profile, excelling in running segments and transitions, while exhibiting room for improvement in strength-oriented segments.
Segments to Improve
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was notably slower, with Sam taking 01:39 longer than average, placing him at the 100th percentile. To improve:
Focus on plyometric training to enhance explosive power. Exercises such as box jumps, tuck jumps, and depth jumps can increase efficiency in burpees.
Incorporate core strengthening exercises like planks and Russian twists to stabilize the body during the broad jump.
Implement high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with burpees to improve cardiovascular endurance and speed.
Sandbag Lunges: Sam was 00:59 slower than average, ranking in the 97th percentile. Suggested improvements include:
Develop leg strength and endurance through weighted lunges and step-ups, focusing on maintaining form over multiple reps.
Train with sandbags to simulate race conditions, emphasizing balance and coordination.
Incorporate functional strength training such as kettlebell swings and deadlifts to build overall lower body strength.
Running Segments: Despite a strong total running time, later segments were slower, suggesting fatigue. To address this:
Integrate tempo runs and long-distance intervals to build stamina, ensuring consistent pacing across all running segments.
Practice compromised running by performing strength exercises followed immediately by running drills to simulate race conditions.
Race Strategies
Optimized Pacing: Start at a steady pace rather than sprinting at the beginning. Use a heart rate monitor to ensure you're not expending too much energy early on.
Efficient Transitions: While Sam's Roxzone time was commendably fast, continued focus on minimizing transition time through practice races can further reduce overall time.
Strength-Endurance Balance: As a proficient runner, dedicating more training time to strength segments will create a more balanced and efficient overall performance.
Mental Preparation: Visualize each segment and transition to enhance focus and reduce mental fatigue, particularly in challenging sections like the Burpees Broad Jump.
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