Thornton Joshua Hyrox Result

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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 25-29 #165014 01:22:34 226th in AG | Top 54.7% 1156th | Top 42.8%
-04:02
37:15
Run Total
-00:30
04:39
Avg. Lap
-00:12
04:14
Best Lap
+03:07
38:02
Workout Total
+00:24
04:45
Avg. Workout
+00:58
07:22
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 Thornton Joshua'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 Thornton Joshua'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 Thornton Joshua'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 Thornton Joshua'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 05:14. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:23 Potential Improvement 26.4% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 01:23 06:04 to 04:41 26.4%
Wall Balls 00:56 06:38 to 05:42 17.8%
Sled Pull 00:46 05:10 to 04:24 14.6%
Farmers Carry 00:46 02:43 to 01:57 14.6%
Sled Push 00:39 03:13 to 02:34 12.4%
Sandbag Lunges 00:36 05:11 to 04:35 11.5%
Rowing 00:08 04:47 to 04:39 2.5%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:16 to 04:16 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 37:15 to 37:15 0.0%

Splits Time

Thornton Joshua Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:38 00:00 04:29 +00:09 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:16 04:38 04:24 -00:08 04:29 +00:09
Running 2 04:14 08:54 04:50 -00:36 08:53 +00:01
Sled Push 03:13 13:08 02:49 +00:24 13:43 -00:35
Running 3 04:44 16:21 05:13 -00:29 16:32 -00:11
Sled Pull 05:10 21:05 04:44 +00:26 21:45 -00:40
Running 4 04:41 26:15 05:12 -00:31 26:29 -00:14
Burpees Broad Jump 06:04 30:56 05:01 +01:03 31:41 -00:45
Running 5 04:31 37:00 05:21 -00:50 36:42 +00:18
Rowing 04:47 41:31 04:44 +00:03 42:03 -00:32
Running 6 04:23 46:18 05:14 -00:51 46:47 -00:29
Farmers Carry 02:43 50:41 02:07 +00:36 52:01 -01:20
Running 7 04:32 53:24 05:13 -00:41 54:08 -00:44
Sandbag Lunges 05:11 57:56 04:52 +00:19 59:21 -01:25
Running 8 05:35 01:03:07 05:43 -00:08 01:04:13 -01:06
Wall Balls 06:38 01:08:42 06:14 +00:24 01:09:56 -01:14
Roxzone 07:22 01:22:34 06:24 +00:58 01:22:34
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Joshua Thornton showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, ranking in the top 28% of all competitors and the top 33% in his age group. His superiority was particularly marked in the running segments, where he was consistently faster than average, contributing to his overall running time being 04:15 faster than the average. This indicates that Joshua has a strong runner profile.

His pacing, however, was inconsistent. While he started slightly slower in Running 1, he demonstrated impressive acceleration in the subsequent running segments, notably Running 2 and Running 3, where he was considerably faster than average. His pacing suggests that he might have started a bit too slow but managed to compensate in the following segments.

Segments to Improve:

  • Roxzone: This segment was Joshua's weakest, with his time being 01:04 slower than average. To improve in this area, Joshua should focus on enhancing his overall fitness and reducing his transition time. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercises, such as sprinting, burpees, and jump squats, can help boost his stamina and recovery speed. Additionally, practicing transitions between exercise zones during training will enhance his efficiency during the actual race.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Joshua was 01:07 slower than average in this segment. To improve, he should incorporate more plyometric exercises into his routine, such as box jumps and broad jumps. These exercises will enhance his explosive strength and agility, which are crucial for this segment.
  • Wall Balls: Joshua was 00:27 slower than average in this segment. To improve his performance in Wall Balls, he should focus on improving his squat and throwing form. Regular strength training, especially squats and lunges, will also be beneficial.

Race Strategies:

Considering Joshua's performance, the following strategies should be implemented for better performance:

  • Effective Pacing: Joshua should focus on maintaining a steady pace from the start, rather than starting slower and then accelerating. This strategy will ensure he conserves his energy for the more challenging segments, such as the Roxzone and Burpees Broad Jump.
  • Strength Training: Given Joshua's running prowess, incorporating more strength training into his routine will help balance his overall performance. Focusing on the specific exercises mentioned above will help improve his performance in his weakest segments.
  • Transition Practice: Joshua should practice transitioning between exercise zones during his training to reduce his Roxzone time. This includes both physical and mental transitions, as quickly shifting focus between different exercises is a key aspect of HYROX races.

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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