Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Madrid 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.
Performance Highlights
FRA Men #131012 01:17:35
24th in
AG
| Top 3.4%
206th | Top 28.9%
-04:52
34:15
Run Total
-00:36
04:17
Avg. Lap
-00:21
03:54
Best Lap
+03:32
36:11
Workout Total
+00:27
04:31
Avg. Workout
+01:25
07:13
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 De Kergommeaux 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 De Kergommeaux 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 De Kergommeaux 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 De Kergommeaux 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
06:11.
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:
Thomas De Kergommeaux showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Madrid HYROX, finishing in the top 22% overall and top 18% in the 40-44 age group, a testament to his dedication and training. His total running time was significantly faster than average, indicating a strong running profile. However, while his running segments were impressive, there's a noticeable discrepancy in his strength-based exercises and transition times, as seen in the Roxzone segment, suggesting room for improvement in overall fitness and efficiency between exercises.
Segments to Improve:
Wall Balls: Thomas's performance in Wall Balls was significantly below average, indicating a potential lack of strength or technique. To improve, focus on high-rep wall ball drills to build endurance and practice squat depth and throwing technique. Incorporate exercises like thrusters and medicine ball cleans to enhance power and coordination.
Roxzone: The slower transition times suggest a need for better overall fitness and quicker transitions. Implementing circuit training with minimal rest between exercises can simulate the race environment, improving both fitness and transition efficiency. Practicing specific transition drills, moving quickly from one exercise to the next, can also reduce Roxzone time.
Burpees Broad Jump: The slower time in this segment could be due to a lack of explosive power and endurance. Plyometric training, including box jumps and standing broad jumps, can help improve explosive strength, while high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can increase endurance and recovery speed.
Sled Pull & Sled Push: These segments suggest a need for improved pulling and pushing strength. Incorporate weighted sled pushes and pulls into training, focusing on lower body strength and endurance. Exercises like deadlifts, squats, and leg presses can also contribute to stronger leg muscles essential for these activities.
Sandbag Lunges: The slower time indicates a need for better lower body strength and stability. Training should include lunges with varying weights and distances to build endurance, and incorporating stability exercises such as single-leg deadlifts to improve balance and core strength.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Given Thomas's strong running capabilities but slower strength exercise times, adopting a strategy that allows for a slightly reserved pace in the initial running segments could conserve energy for strength exercises. This approach can help maintain a more consistent performance throughout the race.
Strength Focus: Since strength exercises and transitions are areas of improvement, focusing training on these weaknesses will ensure a more balanced performance. Prioritizing strength training and transitions in workouts can reduce the discrepancy between running and strength segments.
Transitions: Practicing swift transitions between exercises can shave valuable seconds off the Roxzone time. Implementing transition drills into workouts, where Thomas quickly moves from one exercise modality to the next, can improve overall race fluidity and time.
Mental Preparation: Mental resilience plays a crucial role in endurance races. Incorporating visualization techniques and mental resilience training can help Thomas maintain focus and determination throughout the race, especially during more challenging segments.
By addressing these areas for improvement with targeted training and strategic race planning, Thomas De Kergommeaux has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX races, leveraging his running strengths while bolstering his proficiency in strength exercises and transitions.