Howell Tom
Hyrox Result
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.
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 Howell 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 Howell 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 Howell 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 Howell 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
03:11.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:04
Potential Improvement
33.5%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Tom Howell delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Madrid HYROX race, placing within the top 18% of all athletes and within the top 21% in his age group (40-44). His overall time was 01:18:05, with a total running time of 00:38:48, which was 49 seconds faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile. Tom's best running lap was clocked at 00:04:36, demonstrating his ability to maintain a high pace.
Although Tom started slower than average in the first running segment, he quickly adapted and improved his pace in the subsequent running segments. This indicates a potential early pacing issue, which could be improved with focused training. Despite the slower start, Tom demonstrated his resilience and strength by consistently outperforming the average times in subsequent running segments. This suggests a strong hybrid profile, excelling in both strength and running.
Segments to Improve:
- Roxzone: Tom's Roxzone time was 00:06:31, which was 45 seconds slower than the average. This suggests that Tom may have rested more or taken more time in transitions. To improve this, Tom could focus on enhancing his overall fitness and transition times. Techniques such as visualisation training and drills focused on smooth, efficient transitions could be beneficial.
- Sandbag Lunges: With a time of 00:05:16, this was Tom's slowest segment compared to the average. To improve, Tom might consider incorporating more functional strength training, specifically focusing on lower body strength and endurance. Exercises such as weighted lunges, squats, and step-ups could prove beneficial.
- Sled Push: Tom's time in this segment was 00:03:00, which was 20 seconds slower than the average. Improvements in this area could come from specific strength training for his upper body and core. Exercises like sled pushes, farmers walks, and planks could help improve his performance in this segment.
Race Strategies:
For future races, Tom might consider the following strategies:
- Pacing: Tom could benefit from refining his pacing strategy to ensure he doesn't start too slow. Interval training could assist in this, helping Tom become more familiar with different running speeds and how to maintain them.
- Transition Time: Improving transition times could help reduce Tom's Roxzone time. Practicing the transition between running and strength exercises could help him become more efficient.
- Strength Training: As identified in the segments to improve, focusing on strength training, specifically lower body and core, could help improve Tom's overall performance.
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