Somerville Laura Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 New York 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.

Season 23/24 2024 New York (1678) HYROX (1486) Women (592) Somerville Laura

USA USA Flag Women #155047 01:30:21 32nd in AG | Top 5.4% 182nd | Top 30.7%

Performance Highlights

+02:19
48:29
Run Total
+00:18
06:04
Avg. Lap
+00:53
05:59
Best Lap
-04:30
32:46
Workout Total
-00:34
04:05
Avg. Workout
+02:17
09:12
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 Women

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 Women

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 Women

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Somerville Laura'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 Somerville Laura'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 Women

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 Somerville Laura'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 Women

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 Somerville Laura'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 03:48. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:08 Potential Improvement 82.5% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 03:08 48:29 to 45:21 82.5%
Farmers Carry 00:23 02:31 to 02:08 10.1%
Sled Push 00:14 02:49 to 02:35 6.1%
Ski Erg 00:02 05:05 to 05:03 0.9%
Rowing 00:01 05:19 to 05:18 0.4%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:24 to 04:24 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 05:08 to 05:08 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 03:45 to 03:45 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 03:45 to 03:45 0.0%

Splits Time

Somerville Laura Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:43 00:00 05:10 -01:27 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:05 03:43 05:08 -00:03 05:10 -01:27
Running 2 05:59 08:48 05:30 +00:29 10:18 -01:30
Sled Push 02:49 14:47 02:44 +00:05 15:48 -01:01
Running 3 06:45 17:36 05:47 +00:58 18:32 -00:56
Sled Pull 04:24 24:21 05:48 -01:24 24:19 +00:02
Running 4 06:18 28:45 05:50 +00:28 30:07 -01:22
Burpees Broad Jump 05:08 35:03 06:12 -01:04 35:57 -00:54
Running 5 06:24 40:11 05:57 +00:27 42:09 -01:58
Rowing 05:19 46:35 05:23 -00:04 48:06 -01:31
Running 6 06:20 51:54 05:51 +00:29 53:29 -01:35
Farmers Carry 02:31 58:14 02:15 +00:16 59:20 -01:06
Running 7 06:25 01:00:45 05:50 +00:35 01:01:35 -00:50
Sandbag Lunges 03:45 01:07:10 04:50 -01:05 01:07:25 -00:15
Running 8 06:38 01:10:55 06:15 +00:23 01:12:15 -01:20
Wall Balls 03:45 01:17:33 04:56 -01:11 01:18:30 -00:57
Roxzone 09:12 01:30:21 06:55 +02:17 01:30:21
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women

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Overall Performance:

Laura Somerville showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 New York HYROX race, finishing in the top 12% of all athletes and top 13% in her age group. Her overall time of 01:30:21 reflects a well-prepared athlete with significant strengths in specific areas. Laura's performance indicates a hybrid profile with notable strengths in both running and strength exercises. However, her total running time was slightly slower than average, suggesting a potential area for improvement in endurance or pacing. Laura started the race stronger than average in the first running segment but appeared to lose momentum in subsequent running segments. The Roxzone time significantly slower than average also indicates slower transitions between exercises or additional rest time, highlighting another key area for improvement.

Segments to Improve:

  • Roxzone: With a time significantly slower than average, improving transition efficiency is crucial. Focusing on specific drills that enhance agility and quickness can be beneficial. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with short recovery periods can mimic the race's demands, improving overall fitness and reducing transition times. Practicing transitions between different exercises can also help in shaving off crucial seconds.
  • Total Running Time: To address the slower total running time, incorporating more targeted endurance training will be essential. Interval running sessions that focus on varying speeds can help improve pace management throughout the race. Long-distance runs at a steady pace should also be part of the weekly training regimen to enhance overall endurance. Strength training focused on lower body power, such as squats and lunges, will support running efficiency and speed.
  • Farmer's Carry: The slower time in this segment suggests a need to focus on grip strength and core stability. Exercises like dead hangs, farmer's walks with incremental weight, and wrist curls can improve grip. Core strengthening exercises, including planks and Russian twists, will help maintain posture and efficiency during the carry.
  • Sled Push: Although only slightly slower than average, improvements in explosive leg strength can enhance performance in this segment. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps and squat jumps, combined with heavy sled push training sessions, will build the required power.

Race Strategies:

  • Effective Pacing: Laura should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race, especially in the initial running segments. Starting slightly slower than the maximum pace and gradually increasing intensity can help conserve energy for later stages of the race.
  • Transition Practice: Regularly practicing the transition between different exercises during training sessions can significantly reduce Roxzone time. This includes setting up a mock race environment and moving swiftly between exercise stations.
  • Endurance and Strength Balance: Given Laura's hybrid profile, maintaining a balanced training focus on both endurance and strength is crucial. Tailoring training blocks to address specific weaknesses leading up to the race while maintaining overall fitness will be key to improving performance.
  • Strategic Resting: Identifying moments within the race where brief rest can be most beneficial will help in managing energy levels more efficiently. This involves knowing the segments where she is stronger and can push harder versus those where a strategic slower pace or brief pause can provide necessary recovery without significantly impacting overall time.

By focusing on these targeted areas for improvement and implementing strategic race plans, Laura Somerville can enhance her performance in future HYROX races. Continuous monitoring of training progress and adjusting strategies as needed will be essential in reaching her full potential.

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