Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sydney 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 Thomas Matt'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 Thomas Matt'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 Thomas Matt'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 Thomas Matt'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
05:50.
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
Matt Thomas delivered a solid performance in the 2024 Sydney HYROX event, ranking in the top 46% overall and top 48% within his age group. His overall time was 01:29:17, with a total running time of 00:47:03, which was 02:31 slower than the average. This suggests that running is an area where improvement can be made, particularly since his running times progressively slowed down over the course of the race. Matt's initial running segment was notably faster than average, indicating a strong start; however, this pace was not maintained. This suggests that Matt may have started too fast, leading to fatigue in later segments. His performance across strength-oriented exercises was more consistent, particularly in the Wall Balls and Sled Push, indicating a strength-oriented profile.
Segments to Improve
Total Running Time: To improve overall running time, Matt should focus on endurance and pacing. Incorporating tempo runs, interval training, and long-distance runs into his routine can help build stamina and improve pacing judgment. It's important to practice maintaining a steady pace over longer distances to avoid early burnout.
Sandbag Lunges: Matt's sandbag lunge performance was slower than average. To enhance this, he should focus on lower body strength and stability. Exercises like Bulgarian split squats, lunges with added weights, and core stability exercises can help. Ensuring proper form during lunges—keeping the torso upright and engaging the core—can also improve efficiency.
Sled Pull: Improving the sled pull will require increased upper body and core strength. Incorporating exercises such as deadlifts, rows, and pull-ups can build the necessary muscle groups. Practicing sled pulls with varying weights and focusing on grip strength can also be beneficial.
Burpees Broad Jump: Although not drastically slower, optimizing this segment can contribute to overall improvement. Focus on plyometric exercises like box jumps and burpee variations to increase explosive power. Emphasizing proper landing mechanics and minimizing transition time between movements can enhance performance.
Ski Erg: This segment was slightly slower than average. Working on technique and efficiency is key. Drills such as interval training on the Ski Erg machine, focusing on stroke rate and power output, can help improve times.
Race Strategies
Start with a Sustainable Pace: Given the strong initial running performance that wasn't maintained, Matt should practice starting races at a sustainable pace to conserve energy for later segments.
Work on Transitions: Despite a relatively fast Roxzone time, optimizing transitions between exercises can still shave off precious seconds. Practicing quick transitions in training scenarios will help integrate this into race conditions.
Compromised Running Scenarios: Train compromised running by simulating race conditions where running follows intense exercises. This can help improve running endurance and speed after strength challenges, balancing his performance profile.