Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London 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 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 Wong Loretta'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 Wong Loretta'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 Wong Loretta'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 Wong Loretta'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
05:32.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Loretta Wong's performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London places her in the top 57% overall and top 62% within her age group, showcasing a competitive but improvable display of fitness. A closer look at her total running time, which is slower than average by 03:08, indicates that while her strength exercises are relatively strong, her running could use significant improvement. This suggests Loretta has a more strength-oriented profile rather than that of a pure runner. Additionally, her ability to finish strong, evident in her best running lap being the final one, suggests that pacing may be an issue, with a potential for starting too conservatively and having excess energy towards the end.
Segments to Improve:
Total Running Time: Loretta's running is slower than average, highlighting a need for enhanced endurance and speed. Interval training, incorporating both short sprints and longer tempo runs, can improve her speed and stamina. Specific drills could include 400m repeats at a faster pace than her current average lap time, coupled with longer, 5-10km runs at a steady pace to build endurance. Additionally, focusing on running form through drills such as high knees, butt kicks, and stride outs can improve efficiency.
Sled Pull: While slightly faster than average, there's room for improvement. Strength training focusing on posterior chain muscles—such as deadlifts, hip thrusters, and Romanian deadlifts—can increase power. Incorporating sled drags and pulls into her routine, with progressively heavier loads, can directly translate to better performance in this segment.
Wall Balls: To improve here, Loretta should focus on squat depth and explosiveness, as well as shoulder strength and endurance. Exercises such as thrusters, overhead presses, and squat jumps can be beneficial. Practicing wall balls with a focus on form—keeping the elbows under the ball and driving through the heels—will also help.
Sandbag Lunges: A marginal improvement is needed. This can be achieved through strength and stability exercises. Bulgarian split squats, lunges with varied weights, and core stability exercises like planks and Russian twists will enhance her performance. Practicing lunges with the sandbag in different positions can also help in adapting to the instability of the sandbag during the race.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Loretta should focus on starting the race with a slightly faster pace than she has in the past, as her performance indicates she finishes with excess energy. Implementing negative splits in her training—where each lap or segment is run slightly faster than the previous—can help her get comfortable with a more aggressive start without burning out.
Transition Times: Her Roxzone time suggests efficient transitions, but continuous focus on minimizing downtime between exercises will keep her competitive. Practicing quick transitions in training, simulating race conditions by moving swiftly from one exercise to the next, can further improve her performance.
Strength and Running Balance: Given her strength-oriented profile, maintaining her competitive edge in strength exercises while significantly improving her running is key. A balanced training program that does not neglect continued strength training while emphasizing running improvement will provide the most benefits.
Recovery and Nutrition: Implementing a structured recovery and nutrition plan tailored to her training intensity and volume can significantly impact performance. This includes post-workout recovery practices and optimizing her diet for performance and recovery.
By focusing on these areas of improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, Loretta Wong has the potential to significantly enhance her performance in future HYROX races.