Somers Guy
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Amsterdam 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 Somers Guy'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 Somers Guy'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 Somers Guy'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 Somers Guy'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
05:09.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:29
Potential Improvement
28.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Guy Somers performed commendably in the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race, achieving an overall rank in the top 31% of athletes and placing in the top 37% of his age group. His overall time was 01:24:07. Observing his total running time, Guy was only slightly slower than average by three seconds, indicating a balanced strength and running profile. However, his initial running segments suggest he might have started the race too fast, as seen in Running 1, where he was significantly quicker than the average. This pacing may have slightly affected his performance in subsequent segments.
Segments to Improve
- Sled Push: Guy was 01:12 slower than the average in this segment. To improve his sled push, he should focus on strengthening his lower body and core. Recommended exercises include:
- Heavy sled pushes with progressive overload
- Squats and deadlifts for overall leg strength
- Core stability exercises like planks and Russian twists
- Farmers Carry: This was 00:37 slower than average. To enhance grip and shoulder endurance, he can incorporate:
- Progressive farmers walks with varying weights and distances
- Grip strength exercises, such as dead hangs and wrist curls
- Shoulder stability drills like overhead carries
- Wall Balls: Slower by 00:22 than average, improvement here can be achieved by:
- Practicing wall ball shots with a focus on consistent breathing techniques
- Incorporating thrusters and squat press exercises
- Improving leg explosiveness through plyometric drills like box jumps
- Roxzone Transitions: With a slight delay of 00:02, enhancing overall fitness and efficiency in transitions can be beneficial. Training strategies include:
- Interval training to boost cardiovascular endurance
- Practicing quick transitions between exercises in training sessions
- Simulating race conditions to get accustomed to rapid shifts
Race Strategies
- Improved Pacing: Start the race at a steady pace to conserve energy for later segments. Monitor heart rate to avoid early fatigue.
- Optimize Transitions: Practice quick transitions between zones to minimize time spent in the Roxzone. This can be done by simulating transitions during training.
- Focus on Compromised Running: Incorporate compromised running drills, such as running immediately after strength exercises, to adapt to race conditions where fatigue is a factor.
By focusing on these targeted areas and applying the suggested strategies, Guy can enhance his future race performances and aim for higher rankings.
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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