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.
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 Lowis Rhys'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 Lowis Rhys'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 Lowis Rhys'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 Lowis Rhys'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
07:28.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Rhys Lowis demonstrated a compelling performance in the 2024 Glasgow Hyrox race, showcasing a balanced athlete profile with a slight inclination towards running. His total running time was 03:03 faster than the average, indicating a robust running capability. However, this strength in running seems to have come at a cost in specific strength-focused segments, suggesting a potential opportunity to develop a more hybrid profile. Notably, Rhys started the race with an exceptional pace, evident from his first running split, but showed variability in performance across subsequent segments. The data suggests a need for more evenly distributed effort and improved strength conditioning to complement his running prowess.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: This segment was among Rhys's slower performances. To improve, focus on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) incorporating wall balls to enhance both strength and endurance. Specific drills include pyramid sets (increasing and then decreasing the number of repetitions in each set) and integrating wall balls into circuit training to improve muscular endurance under fatigue.
Sled Push: Rhys's performance here suggests room for improvement in lower body strength and power. Incorporating more targeted leg workouts, such as squats, lunges, and leg presses, can help. Additionally, practicing sled push drills with varying weights and distances can improve technique, power, and endurance specific to this challenge.
Burpees Broad Jump: Despite being a faster-than-average segment, there's still room for improvement. Focusing on plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and jump squats, can enhance explosive power, which is crucial for this segment. Also, practicing burpees with an emphasis on the broad jump component can help improve efficiency and performance in this specific task.
Race Strategies:
Even Pacing: Rhys should focus on maintaining a more consistent pace throughout the race. This can be achieved by setting target times for each segment based on training performances and consciously moderating effort to avoid starting too fast. Utilizing a heart rate monitor during training and races can help manage exertion levels.
Strength and Endurance Balance: Given Rhys's running strength, incorporating more strength-focused training into his routine can help build a more balanced athlete profile. This includes not only targeted exercises for segments he found challenging but also conditioning the body to handle running and strength tasks back-to-back more effectively.
Transition Efficiency: Rhys's Roxzone time suggests there's potential to improve transition times between exercises. Practicing quick transitions in training, focusing on minimizing rest and efficiently moving from one exercise to the next, can shave valuable seconds off the overall time.
Recovery and Nutrition: Given the variance in performance across segments, focusing on recovery strategies and nutrition can help maintain a high level of performance throughout the race. This includes post-workout recovery practices and optimizing nutrition to support both endurance and strength training demands.
Implementing these strategies and focusing on identified areas for improvement should help Rhys Lowis enhance his performance in future Hyrox races, potentially achieving an even more competitive rank and a more balanced athlete profile.