Mears Luke Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham 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 24/25 2024 Birmingham (4627) HYROX (4105) Men (2701) Mears Luke

GBR GBR Flag Men 30-34 #113028 01:24:47 306th in AG | Top 55.5% 1308th | Top 48.4%

Performance Highlights

-01:33
40:48
Run Total
-00:11
05:06
Avg. Lap
+00:09
04:40
Best Lap
+00:36
36:21
Workout Total
+00:04
04:32
Avg. Workout
+00:59
07:42
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 Mears Luke'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 Mears Luke'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 Mears Luke'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 Mears Luke'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 03:03. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:53 Potential Improvement 61.7% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Wall Balls 01:53 07:51 to 05:58 61.7%
Sandbag Lunges 00:54 05:40 to 04:46 29.5%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:12 05:07 to 04:55 6.6%
Sled Push 00:02 02:42 to 02:40 1.1%
Rowing 00:02 04:45 to 04:43 1.1%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:09 to 04:09 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:09 to 04:09 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:58 to 01:58 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 40:48 to 40:48 0.0%

Splits Time

Mears Luke Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:28 00:00 04:35 +00:53 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:09 05:28 04:25 -00:16 04:35 +00:53
Running 2 04:40 09:37 04:55 -00:15 09:00 +00:37
Sled Push 02:42 14:17 02:51 -00:09 13:55 +00:22
Running 3 04:54 16:59 05:21 -00:27 16:46 +00:13
Sled Pull 04:09 21:53 04:51 -00:42 22:07 -00:14
Running 4 05:05 26:02 05:20 -00:15 26:58 -00:56
Burpees Broad Jump 05:07 31:07 05:15 -00:08 32:18 -01:11
Running 5 05:10 36:14 05:30 -00:20 37:33 -01:19
Rowing 04:45 41:24 04:47 -00:02 43:03 -01:39
Running 6 04:58 46:09 05:21 -00:23 47:50 -01:41
Farmers Carry 01:58 51:07 02:09 -00:11 53:11 -02:04
Running 7 05:05 53:05 05:21 -00:16 55:20 -02:15
Sandbag Lunges 05:40 58:10 05:02 +00:38 01:00:41 -02:31
Running 8 05:31 01:03:50 05:56 -00:25 01:05:43 -01:53
Wall Balls 07:51 01:09:21 06:25 +01:26 01:11:39 -02:18
Roxzone 07:42 01:24:47 06:43 +00:59 01:24:47
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Luke Mears delivered a solid performance at the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox event, finishing in the top 31% of all athletes and the top 37% of his age group. Particularly noteworthy is his total running time of 00:40:48, which is 01:46 faster than the average. This suggests that Luke has a strong runner's profile, able to maintain fast pace over the course of the race. However, there are certain areas in which he lost time, notably in the roxzone, where he was slower than average, indicating a need for better transition time and overall fitness improvement.

Segments to Improve:

  • Wall Balls: Luke's time here was 01:28 slower than average, which impacted his overall performance significantly. To improve in this area, Luke should incorporate more wall ball drills into his routine to improve strength and coordination. Exercises such as wall ball squats, wall ball throws, and wall ball side lunges can help in this regard. It's also crucial to work on the form – ensuring the chest is up, the hips are back, and the weight is in the heels during the squat motion.
  • Roxzone: Luke's transition time in the roxzone was slower than average. To improve this, Luke should focus on enhancing his overall fitness and reducing transition times. High-intensity interval training can be beneficial, as well as specific transition practice during training sessions. A focus on recovery strategies, such as dynamic stretching and proper hydration, can also help to reduce downtime between exercises.
  • Sandbag Lunges: Luke was slower than average in this segment. To improve, he should incorporate more strength training into his routine, focusing on lower body and core strength. Exercises such as weighted lunges, squat thrusts, and deadlifts can be beneficial. He should also practice lunging with a sandbag to get used to the weight and find a comfortable position for carrying it.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Luke was slightly faster than average here, but there's still room for improvement. Incorporating plyometric exercises into his training can help increase power and speed. Exercises such as box jumps, power skips, and broad jumps will be particularly beneficial. Practicing burpees separately can also help improve form and efficiency.

Race Strategies:

Given Luke's strengths as a runner, he should leverage this advantage by maintaining a fast pace during the running segments. However, it's also crucial not to start too fast to avoid burnout in the later stages of the race. Furthermore, focusing on efficient transitions between exercises can help save valuable time. Practicing these transitions during training can help make them second nature come race day. Finally, a focus on recovery and hydration strategies during the race can help maintain performance levels throughout.

Race History

Explore your race history splits in detail below. The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split. This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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