Saylor Tom Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Houston 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

USA USA Flag Men 35-39 #134007 01:34:05 58th in AG | Top 63.0% 229th | Top 56.4%
+02:33
49:01
Run Total
+00:20
06:08
Avg. Lap
+00:28
05:21
Best Lap
-00:23
39:26
Workout Total
-00:03
04:55
Avg. Workout
-02:08
05:44
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 Saylor Tom'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 Saylor Tom'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 Saylor Tom'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 Saylor Tom'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 06:34. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:46 Potential Improvement 57.4% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 03:46 49:01 to 45:15 57.4%
Farmers Carry 01:24 03:42 to 02:18 21.3%
Sled Push 01:07 04:12 to 03:05 17.0%
Wall Balls 00:17 07:19 to 07:02 4.3%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:20 to 04:20 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 05:01 to 05:01 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 05:23 to 05:23 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:34 to 04:34 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 04:55 to 04:55 0.0%

Splits Time

Saylor Tom Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:12 00:00 04:53 -00:41 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:20 04:12 04:33 -00:13 04:53 -00:41
Running 2 05:21 08:32 05:21 +00:00 09:26 -00:54
Sled Push 04:12 13:53 03:12 +01:00 14:47 -00:54
Running 3 06:22 18:05 05:51 +00:31 17:59 +00:06
Sled Pull 05:01 24:27 05:29 -00:28 23:50 +00:37
Running 4 06:34 29:28 05:51 +00:43 29:19 +00:09
Burpees Broad Jump 05:23 36:02 06:07 -00:44 35:10 +00:52
Running 5 06:27 41:25 06:03 +00:24 41:17 +00:08
Rowing 04:34 47:52 05:00 -00:26 47:20 +00:32
Running 6 06:41 52:26 05:53 +00:48 52:20 +00:06
Farmers Carry 03:42 59:07 02:23 +01:19 58:13 +00:54
Running 7 06:36 01:02:49 05:51 +00:45 01:00:36 +02:13
Sandbag Lunges 04:55 01:09:25 05:42 -00:47 01:06:27 +02:58
Running 8 06:51 01:14:20 06:41 +00:10 01:12:09 +02:11
Wall Balls 07:19 01:21:11 07:23 -00:04 01:18:50 +02:21
Roxzone 05:44 01:34:05 07:52 -02:08 01:34:05
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance:

Tom Saylor's performance in the 2024 Houston HYROX race positions him in the top 35% overall and top 41% in his age group, showing a competitive but improvable level of fitness and skill. A critical observation is that Tom's total running time was 02:13 slower than average, indicating a stronger inclination towards strength exercises over running. Despite a commendably fast start in Running 1, his performance in subsequent running segments progressively slowed, suggesting initial overexertion or inadequate pacing strategy. His proficiency in strength-focused exercises like the Ski Erg, Sled Pull, and Sandbag Lunges contrasts with the significant time lost in Sled Push and Farmers Carry, highlighting a hybrid but somewhat unbalanced athlete profile. The fast Roxzone time suggests efficient transitions and a high level of overall fitness, but indicates a need for improved endurance and specific strength training.

Segments to Improve:

  • Farmers Carry: The most considerable time loss occurred here. To improve, Tom should incorporate grip strength exercises (e.g., dead hangs, towel pull-ups) and specific farmers walk drills, progressively increasing distance and weight to simulate race conditions. Additionally, incorporating core stability workouts will help maintain form under load.
  • Sled Push: This segment also saw significant time loss, suggesting a need for focused lower body power training. Exercises like heavy sled drags, squats, and leg presses can build the necessary strength. Practicing with a sled on varied surfaces can also help adapt to resistance levels similar to race conditions.
  • Wall Balls: Performance here was average; however, improvement can shave off crucial seconds. Tom should work on explosive power through thrusters and medicine ball throws, focusing on form to ensure each rep is efficient. Interval training with wall balls can also improve endurance for this exercise.
  • Running Segments: Given the total running time was slower than average, incorporating interval sprint training, hill repeats, and tempo runs into Tom's regimen could significantly enhance his running efficiency and endurance, particularly for maintaining speed in later stages of the race.

Race Strategies:

  • Pacing: Tom should focus on a more conservative start to prevent early overexertion. Utilizing a pacing strategy that allows for gradual acceleration can help conserve energy for strength segments and maintain a more consistent running speed throughout the race.
  • Transition Efficiency: Although Tom's Roxzone time was fast, further minimizing transition times can be achieved through simulated transition drills during training, focusing on quick recovery and immediate engagement with the next obstacle.
  • Segment-Specific Training: Implementing training days focused on the race's most challenging segments can improve performance. For example, dedicating sessions to mimic the race's sequence of exercises can help Tom's body adapt to the specific demands of each segment.
  • Endurance and Recovery: Incorporating longer, slow-distance runs and active recovery sessions (e.g., yoga, swimming) into the weekly training routine can improve overall endurance and aid in faster recovery between high-intensity workouts.

By addressing these targeted areas with specific training strategies and race tactics, Tom Saylor can transform his performance in future HYROX races, potentially achieving even higher rankings both overall and within his age group.

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Penfound Jack 2024 Birmingham 01:34:20
Zare Charles 2023 Dubai 01:34:14
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