Tomkins Paul
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.
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 Tomkins Paul'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 Tomkins Paul'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 Tomkins Paul'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 Tomkins Paul'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
05:51.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:03
Potential Improvement
35.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Paul Tomkins showcased a strong performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX event. Ranking in the top 19% of all 4107 athletes and top 9% in his age group (45-49) is a notable achievement. His overall time was 01:18:36, demonstrating a solid performance for the race. A key highlight of his performance was his running, as his total running time of 00:36:20 was 03:30 faster than the average. He seems to have a runner profile and excels in this area. The pacing in the initial segments from running 1 to running 4 indicates a measured start, although it was slower than average, and then a steady increase in speed.
Segments to Improve
- Burpees Broad Jump: This was Paul's weakest segment, with a time of 01:43 slower than the average. To improve in this area, he can incorporate explosive strength training into his routine, focusing on plyometric exercises like box jumps and power cleans. He should also practice the burpee broad jump movement specifically to build muscle memory and efficiency.
- Wall Balls: Paul's performance in this segment was 01:12 slower than the average. He needs to focus on his squat form and power in his throws. Wall ball drills, kettlebell swings, and squat exercises can help improve his performance here.
- Sled Pull: His performance in the Sled Pull was slower than average. Strength training, focusing on his back and leg muscles, can help improve his time. Deadlifts, squats and lunges with resistance bands could be beneficial.
- Roxzone: Paul's transition time in the Roxzone was slightly slower than average. To improve in this area, he should focus on his overall fitness and transition time. Practice transitioning between exercises in his training sessions to gain speed and efficiency.
- Farmers Carry: His time was slower in this segment. To improve, he should incorporate grip strength exercises into his routine, such as dead hangs and farmer's walks with increasing weights.
Race Strategies
Based on this analysis, Paul should consider the following strategies to improve his performance:
- Consistent Pacing: Paul started a bit slow in the initial segments. He should aim for a consistent pace throughout the race, to maximize his overall time and energy usage.
- Strength Training: As Paul has a runner's profile, he should focus more on strength training to improve his performance in strength-based segments.
- Transition Practice: Practicing transitions between exercises can help reduce his roxzone time. This includes both physical transitions and mental preparation for the next exercise.
- Specific Exercise Practice: Paul should incorporate the specific exercises he struggles with into his regular training routine, to build muscle memory and efficiency.
With these improvements, Paul has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX events.
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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