Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Poznan 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 Whelan Thomas'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 Whelan Thomas'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 Whelan Thomas'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 Whelan Thomas'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
03:53.
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:
Thomas Whelan's performance in the 2024 Poznan HYROX race was commendable, with him finishing in the top 53% of both overall participants and his age group (16-24). His overall time was 01:26:21. His total running time was 00:41:09, which is 02:05 faster than the average, indicating a stronger profile in running. However, the slower Roxzone time signifies that more time was spent in transition or rest, which could be improved with better fitness and transition management.
Thomas started the race slower than average in Running 1 but improved dramatically in the following segments, consistently maintaining a faster-than-average pace. This indicates a strong ability to maintain pace and stamina throughout the race.
Segments to Improve:
However, there were three segments where Thomas could significantly improve his performance: the Roxzone, Burpees Broad Jump, and Wall Balls.
Roxzone (00:08:53): This time is 02:01 slower than average, indicating that Thomas is spending too much time in transition or rest. To improve in this area, he could incorporate HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) workouts into his routine to enhance overall fitness and recovery times. Practicing transitions between different exercises could also help reduce this time.
Burpees Broad Jump (00:07:34): Thomas's time in this segment was 02:17 slower than average. This suggests a need to improve lower body strength and explosiveness. Plyometric exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and of course, more burpees, can help enhance performance in this area.
Wall Balls (00:07:19): The time here is 00:47 slower than average. Wall balls require good coordination, strength, and endurance. Thomas could benefit from targeted strength training, particularly focusing on squats and overhead press movements. Kettlebell swings could also help improve coordination and power.
Race Strategies:
Given Thomas's strong running profile, he should aim to maintain a consistent pace in the running segments and work on improving his transition times between exercises. Starting the race at a slightly faster pace could also enhance his overall time, as long as it doesn't compromise his performance in later segments.
During strength segments, especially Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls, focusing on form could improve efficiency and speed. For instance, in the Burpees Broad Jump, ensuring a strong, straight back during the burpee, and explosive power in the jump, could help reduce time.
Lastly, additional targeted strength training in the lead-up to the race could help improve performance in the strength segments and the Roxzone.