Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Melbourne 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 Thompson James'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 Thompson James'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 Thompson James'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 Thompson James'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
04:00.
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
James Thompson delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox race, securing an overall rank of 336, placing him in the top 18% of participants. Within his age group (35-39), he ranked 78th, which corresponds to the top 20%. His total running time was 00:39:38, which is notably 47 seconds faster than average. This suggests James has a strong runner profile.
In terms of pacing, James started slightly slower than average during his first running segment but progressively improved, maintaining a steady pace in subsequent segments. This indicates a well-managed race strategy, avoiding the common pitfall of starting too fast. However, his performances in strength-based exercises varied, with strengths in some areas and room for improvement in others.
Segments to Improve
Sandbag Lunges: James's time was 1:37 slower than average, ranking in the 98th percentile. To improve:
Exercise Recommendation: Incorporate weighted lunges and Bulgarian split squats into your routine to build leg strength and endurance.
Form Focus: Ensure proper form by keeping your chest up, core engaged, and knees over toes during lunges to enhance efficiency and prevent injury.
Roxzone: He spent 22 seconds longer than average. To improve transitions:
Training Strategies: Practice quick transitions between exercises in training sessions. Incorporate circuit workouts with minimal rest to simulate race conditions.
Overall Fitness: Enhance cardiovascular fitness through HIIT workouts to reduce recovery time between stations.
Burpees Broad Jump: His time was 22 seconds slower than average. To improve:
Drill Suggestions: Perform burpee broad jumps in sets with increasing intensity to build explosive power and improve the transition between movements.
Technique Tip: Focus on a strong and steady rhythm, minimizing transition time between the burpee and jump phases.
Sled Pull: His performance was 26 seconds slower than average. To enhance:
Strength Training: Incorporate sled pulls and cable rows to strengthen upper body muscles involved in pulling.
Form Adjustment: Focus on keeping a low center of gravity and using legs to assist in pulling for more power.
Race Strategies
Optimized Pacing: Continue with the steady pacing strategy, ensuring not to start too fast to conserve energy for later segments.
Compromised Running Scenarios: Practice running immediately after strength exercises to simulate race conditions and improve compromised running ability.
Focus on Strength Building: While James's running is a strength, improving overall strength, particularly in exercises like the sled pull and sandbag lunges, will enhance his hybrid profile and overall race performance.
By focusing on these areas and implementing targeted training strategies, James can expect to enhance his performance in future Hyrox races significantly.