Thomson Lewis
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.
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 Thomson Lewis'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 Thomson Lewis'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 Thomson Lewis'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 Thomson Lewis'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
13:34.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
11:17
Potential Improvement
83.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Lewis Thomson's performance in the 2024 Glasgow HYROX race highlights a unique blend of exceptional strength capabilities juxtaposed with areas in need of improvement, particularly in running efficiency and endurance. With an overall time that places him in the top 57% of all athletes and the top 63% in his age group, Lewis demonstrates notable potential. His strengths clearly lie within the strength-focused segments, as evidenced by his remarkable performance in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls where he significantly outperformed the average times. Conversely, his total running time was notably slower than average, suggesting a potential imbalance between his strength and cardiovascular endurance. This profile suggests that Lewis has a stronger inclination towards strength-based events but would benefit from a more balanced approach to include running endurance in his training regimen.
Segments to Improve:
- Running Efficiency and Endurance: Lewis's performance indicates a significant opportunity for improvement in his running segments. To enhance his running efficiency, incorporating interval training, such as 400 to 800-meter repeats at a pace faster than his current race pace, can help improve speed and cardiovascular endurance. Incorporating hill sprints and tempo runs into his weekly training will also build both muscular and cardiovascular endurance. Focusing on running form through drills such as high knees, butt kicks, and strides can improve running economy.
- Burpees Broad Jump: To improve in this segment, Lewis could benefit from plyometric exercises to enhance explosive power and muscular endurance. Box jumps, squat jumps, and lunge jumps are particularly effective. Additionally, practicing the specific technique of the burpee broad jump, focusing on minimizing ground contact time and maximizing jump distance, will directly translate to improved performance.
- Roxzone (Transition Times): The slightly slower Roxzone time suggests room for improvement in overall fitness and transition efficiency. To address this, Lewis can practice active recovery techniques between strength sets to mimic the transition periods and improve his ability to recover more quickly. Circuit training that combines strength exercises with short, high-intensity cardio intervals can also enhance his ability to maintain performance levels during transitions.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Given Lewis's tendency to start strong but fade in running segments, a more conservative start could preserve energy for a stronger finish. Practicing pacing in training, using a running watch to maintain consistent splits, can help develop a better sense of pace that can be applied during the race.
- Strength to Running Transition: To better handle the transition from strength to running segments, Lewis should include brick workouts in his training, which involve following up strength training with a run. This will help his body adapt to the switch in demand from strength to cardiovascular endurance, reducing the impact on his running performance post-strength exercises.
- Strategic Resting: Analyzing his performance and identifying segments where a short, strategic rest could optimize his performance in subsequent segments might be beneficial. For example, taking brief moments to lower his heart rate and mentally prepare for the next challenge, especially after high-intensity strength segments, could improve his overall race time.
By addressing these specific areas of improvement with targeted training and thoughtful race strategies, Lewis Thomson has the potential to significantly improve his overall performance in future HYROX races, moving towards a more well-rounded athletic profile.
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
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