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.
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 Mccallum Brian'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 Mccallum Brian'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 Mccallum Brian'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 Mccallum Brian'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
08:13.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Brian Mccallum demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Glasgow Hyrox race, finishing in the top 63% of all participants and within the top 66% of his age group. A standout aspect of his race was his total running time, which was 04:44 faster than average, indicating a strong runner profile. This suggests that while Brian excels in running segments, there is significant room for improvement in strength-focused exercises and transitions (Roxzone), where he was faster than average, indicating less rest or quicker transitions. His pacing appeared to be consistent, starting neither too fast nor too slow, maintaining a balanced approach throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: This was Brian's slowest segment relative to the average. To improve, focus on plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and broad jumps to build explosive power. Practicing burpees separately to enhance cardiovascular endurance and then combining them with broad jumps can also be beneficial. Incorporating interval training with these exercises can help simulate race conditions.
Wall Balls: For better performance, work on squat and throw mechanics. Exercises like thrusters and medicine ball throws can enhance the power and efficiency needed for this segment. Also, focusing on core strength through planks and Russian twists can help maintain form during the exercise.
Sandbag Lunges: To address the slower time in this segment, incorporate weighted lunges, step-ups, and deadlifts into the training regimen. These exercises will build the leg strength and endurance necessary for carrying the sandbag over a distance. Additionally, practicing sandbag carries separately will acclimate the body to the unique challenge they present.
Sled Push & Pull: Both segments showed room for improvement. For the sled push, focusing on lower body strength through squats, leg presses, and sled pushes on different surfaces can help. For the sled pull, training should include deadlifts, rows, and actual sled pulls to build the necessary back and leg strength. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with these exercises can also improve overall power and endurance.
Ski Erg & Rowing: Despite being cardiovascularly demanding, these segments require specific muscular endurance. For the Ski Erg, incorporate upper body endurance workouts focusing on the shoulders, back, and arms. For rowing, besides practicing on the rower, exercises like seated cable rows and lat pulldowns can improve strength in the required muscles. Combining these with endurance training will enhance performance.
Race Strategies:
Transition Efficiency: Given the faster-than-average Roxzone time, continue to focus on minimizing rest and improving transition times between exercises. Practicing quick changes from running to strength exercises during training sessions can simulate race conditions and improve overall performance.
Pacing: Since Brian has a strong running base, he should leverage this by maintaining a steady pace during running segments but be mindful not to overexert early in the race. Implementing negative splits, where each running segment is completed slightly faster than the one before, can help conserve energy for strength exercises.
Strength Focus: Given the analysis, shifting some focus towards strength training, particularly in areas identified for improvement, will balance Brian's overall race performance. Incorporating two to three strength-focused training days into his regimen, with particular emphasis on the identified weak segments, can yield significant improvements.
Practice Under Fatigue: To simulate race conditions, include workouts where strength exercises are performed in a fatigued state, post running. This will help in adapting to the demands of transitioning from a high-intensity run to strength exercises, which is crucial for improving time in both the Roxzone and strength-focused segments.
Implementing these strategies and focusing on the identified areas for improvement should help Brian Mccallum elevate his performance in future Hyrox races, leveraging his running strengths while bolstering his capabilities in strength-focused challenges.
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