Saunders Thomas
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Manchester 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 Saunders 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 Saunders 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 Saunders 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 Saunders 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
04:51.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:18
Potential Improvement
68.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Thomas Saunders' performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX race reflects a solid showing in terms of overall rank and running splits. However, some areas require improvement for a more competitive finish. Saunders' total running time was slower than the average, indicating that while his strength performance was above average, his running capabilities could be enhanced. His strong performances in Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, and Sandbag Lunges demonstrate his strength. Saunders started the race significantly faster than the average, but his pace slowed down in subsequent running segments. This indicates a potential issue with pacing and endurance over the course of the race.
Segments to Improve:
- Run Total: Saunders' total running time was slower than the average by 2 minutes. He should focus on improving his running endurance and speed. Incorporating interval training, where he alternates between high-intensity sprints and slower recovery periods, can help increase his running speed. Hill runs can also improve strength and endurance in his legs.
- Wall Balls: Saunders lost significant time in this segment. To improve, he should incorporate more functional training exercises into his routine to increase his overall strength and endurance. Specific drills for Wall Balls include squats and medicine ball throws.
- Roxzone: Saunders' transition time was slower than average, indicating a need for improved overall fitness and transition efficiency. Incorporating circuit training, which involves completing different exercises with minimal rest in between, can help improve his transition times.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Saunders needs to speed up in this segment. He can improve his performance by focusing on plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and power skips, to increase his explosive power.
Race Strategies:
Effective pacing is crucial for Saunders to maintain his energy throughout the race. He should aim to start the race at a comfortable pace and progressively increase his speed in the final segments, rather than beginning too fast and losing momentum towards the end. Saunders should also focus on his transitions between exercises and aim to minimize rest periods to save time. Additionally, incorporating functional strength training into his routine will help improve his overall fitness, enabling him to perform both the running and strength segments more efficiently.
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