Season 23/24 2024 Berlin (1633) HYROX (1368) Men (951) Lau Thomas

Lau Thomas Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Berlin 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.

Inconsistency detected: Overall Time does not match the total workout and running time on result.hyrox.com. It might impact our analysis.

Performance Highlights

GER GER Flag Men 45-49 #101050 01:14:06 13th in AG | Top 19.1% 315th | Top 33.1%
+06:01
43:28
Run Total
+00:45
05:26
Avg. Lap
+01:14
05:20
Best Lap
-00:32
30:42
Workout Total
-00:04
03:50
Avg. Workout
+05:30
10:54
Roxzone

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 Lau 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 Lau 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 Lau 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 Lau 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 09:40. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

07:24 Potential Improvement 76.6% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 07:24 43:28 to 36:04 76.6%
Sandbag Lunges 00:35 04:27 to 03:52 6.0%
Farmers Carry 00:27 02:07 to 01:40 4.7%
Ski Erg 00:25 04:32 to 04:07 4.3%
Wall Balls 00:14 04:59 to 04:45 2.4%
Sled Push 00:13 02:21 to 02:08 2.2%
Sled Pull 00:08 03:51 to 03:43 1.4%
Rowing 00:08 04:33 to 04:25 1.4%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:06 03:52 to 03:46 1.0%

Splits Time

Lau Thomas Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:40 00:00 04:06 -00:26 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:32 03:40 04:15 +00:17 04:06 -00:26
Running 2 05:20 08:12 04:25 +00:55 08:21 -00:09
Sled Push 02:21 13:32 02:31 -00:10 12:46 +00:46
Running 3 05:40 15:53 04:45 +00:55 15:17 +00:36
Sled Pull 03:51 21:33 04:08 -00:17 20:02 +01:31
Running 4 05:50 25:24 04:44 +01:06 24:10 +01:14
Burpees Broad Jump 03:52 31:14 04:18 -00:26 28:54 +02:20
Running 5 05:43 35:06 04:52 +00:51 33:12 +01:54
Rowing 04:33 40:49 04:32 +00:01 38:04 +02:45
Running 6 06:00 45:22 04:46 +01:14 42:36 +02:46
Farmers Carry 02:07 51:22 01:53 +00:14 47:22 +04:00
Running 7 05:55 53:29 04:45 +01:10 49:15 +04:14
Sandbag Lunges 04:27 59:24 04:15 +00:12 54:00 +05:24
Running 8 05:25 01:03:51 05:05 +00:20 58:15 +05:36
Wall Balls 04:59 01:09:16 05:22 -00:23 01:03:20 +05:56
Roxzone 10:54 01:14:06 05:24 +05:30 01:14:06
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Thomas Lau's performance in the 2024 Berlin HYROX race places him impressively within the top 23% of all athletes and in the top 13% of his age group, reflecting a strong competitive edge and excellent conditioning. His overall time of 01:14:06, with a total running time exactly on average, suggests a well-balanced athlete with a hybrid profile, showing no significant bias towards running or strength. However, the equal split with the average running time indicates there is room to leverage this balance more effectively, possibly by enhancing either running efficiency or strength to gain a competitive edge. The fact that his best running lap was 00:05:20 demonstrates his potential to maintain a fast pace, suggesting that with strategic adjustments, he could further improve his rankings.

Segments to Improve:

  • Roxzone Time: It appears Thomas may have taken longer in transitions between exercise zones than the average, potentially indicating less optimal overall fitness or slower transition times. To improve, focus should be placed on:
    • Integrating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with quick transitions between different types of exercises to mimic race conditions and improve cardiovascular fitness.
    • Practicing specific drills that simulate the transition between running and strength exercises to decrease downtime and improve efficiency.
  • Strength Segments: Given the balanced profile but with room to grow, strengthening specific muscle groups could provide the competitive edge Thomas needs. Emphasis should be on:
    • Compound movements such as deadlifts, squats, and kettlebell swings to improve overall strength, particularly targeting muscle endurance which is crucial for HYROX races.
    • Incorporate plyometric exercises to enhance explosive power and agility, improving performance in both strength and transition segments.

Race Strategies:

  • Pacing: Analysis of Thomas's splits from the first four running segments should be used to assess whether he starts too fast or slow. A more strategic approach to pacing could help conserve energy for strength segments and maintain a steady performance throughout the race. Training with a heart rate monitor to maintain an optimal heart rate zone could be beneficial.
  • Pre-Race Conditioning: In the lead-up to the race, Thomas should focus on a balanced training regime that equally emphasizes endurance running and strength training, with a slight bias towards his weaker segments once identified. This includes longer runs with interspersed strength work to mimic race conditions closely.
  • Transition Efficiency: Practicing quick transitions between exercises in training sessions will help reduce roxzone time. This can include setting up a circuit that mimics the race layout and timing transitions to streamline the process.
  • Mental Strategy: Mental resilience is key in endurance races. Thomas should incorporate mental toughness exercises into his training, such as visualization techniques and setting mini-goals throughout the race to stay focused and motivated.

This tailored approach, focusing on enhancing both strength and running efficiency while optimizing transitions, should position Thomas Lau for even greater success in future HYROX events.

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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Other Results from this athlete
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2021 Leipzig 01:20:12
2021 Berlin 01:20:44
2022 Leipzig 01:17:15
2022 Berlin 01:17:08
2021 Hamburg 01:20:54
2022 Frankfurt 01:18:19
2022 München 01:20:01
2023 München 01:19:52
2023 Hannover 01:16:03
2023 München 01:19:00
2019 Nürnberg 01:37:46
2019 Leipzig 01:33:17
2022 Hamburg 01:20:58
2023 Hamburg 01:18:18
2024 Karlsruhe 01:19:23
2023 Frankfurt 01:20:41
2024 Stuttgart 01:24:18
2024 Hamburg 01:20:39
2024 Frankfurt

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