Nelson Tom
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Manchester 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 Nelson Tom'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 Nelson Tom'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 Nelson Tom'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 Nelson Tom'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
03:14.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:10
Potential Improvement
97.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Tom Nelson, in the HYROX Manchester 2024 event, showed commendable performance with an overall rank of 438, placing him in the top 36% of 1203 athletes. In his age group (25-29), he ranked 101, putting him in the top 41% of 244 athletes. His overall race time was 01:16:44.
Examining the total running time, Tom's performance was slightly slower than average by 01:39. This indicates that his strength lies more in fitness exercises than in running, marking him as having a stronger strength profile. This was highlighted by his exceptional performance in Wall Balls, where he outperformed the average time by a full minute and four seconds.
Inspecting the initial running segments reveals that he began the race considerably faster than average, but his pace gradually reduced as the race progressed. This might suggest a need for pacing improvements to maintain a consistent speed throughout the event.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone: This segment was Tom's weakest, finishing 02:16 slower than the average time, which indicates a need for improved transition times and overall fitness. To enhance performance in this area, Tom should incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his routine. This type of training can help improve both his cardiovascular endurance and his speed during transitions. Exercises like burpees, kettlebell swings, and box jumps could be beneficial.
- Total Running Time: Despite a strong start, his overall running time was slower than average. To improve, Tom should focus on increasing his aerobic capacity and endurance through long-distance running and interval training. Techniques like Fartlek Training, where speed and intensity are varied throughout the run, could also be beneficial. Additionally, incorporating hill sprints could help improve strength and stamina.
Race Strategies
One strategy that could benefit Tom is improved pacing. Starting too fast might have led to fatigue, impacting his performance in subsequent segments. By maintaining a steady pace, he can conserve energy for the later stages of the race. Using a GPS watch to track pace and heart rate in real-time could help with this.
Additionally, focusing on recovery and rest periods between exercises can help maintain consistent performance. Implementing active recovery exercises, like light jogging or walking, can help reduce fatigue.
Lastly, given that Tom has a strength profile, he should take advantage of this in strength-focused segments. By pushing harder in these segments, he can gain time to compensate for the running sections where he tends to be slower.
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