Heurs Thorben
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Hamburg 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 Heurs Thorben'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 Heurs Thorben'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 Heurs Thorben'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 Heurs Thorben'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
03:29.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:37
Potential Improvement
46.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
German athlete Thorben Heurs performed admirably in the 2024 Hamburg HYROX event, ranking in the top 15% of a total of 823 athletes, and coming in 2nd in his age group (50-54). His overall time was 01:12:10, showcasing a strong performance overall. His total running time was 00:34:48, which is 02:01 faster than average, indicating a runner profile. Despite starting somewhat slower in Running 1, Thorben managed to speed up and maintain a consistent pace, often faster than average. His best running lap was 00:04:03, demonstrating his superior running abilities.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone: His roxzone time was 00:07:13, which is 02:08 slower than average. This suggests that Thorben may need to work on his transitions and overall fitness to improve this area. Specific training could include high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to increase cardiovascular fitness, as well as practicing rapid transitioning between exercises to cut down on time.
- Sandbag Lunges: His time of 00:05:18 was 01:12 slower than the average, indicating this as an area that needs improvement. To enhance performance in this area, Thorben could incorporate more strength training focusing on the lower body, specifically the quads, glutes, and hamstrings. Lunges with weights, squats, and deadlifts can be particularly effective.
- Burpees Broad Jump: With a time of 00:04:45, which is 00:43 slower than average, Thorben might need to improve his explosive strength. Plyometric training, which involves exercises like box jumps and power push-ups, could be beneficial. Practicing burpees with an added horizontal jump could also help improve his performance in this area.
Race Strategies
For future races, Thorben might consider starting at a slightly faster pace in the initial running segment to gain an early advantage. Furthermore, focusing on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race rather than fluctuating can help conserve energy for more challenging tasks. Given his strength in running, Thorben could aim to maximize this advantage by pushing his pace on the running segments, while ensuring he has enough energy for the strength-based exercises. Lastly, practicing transitions between exercises can help him reduce the roxzone time and overall race time.
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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