Sommer Jens Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Hamburg 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 370 similar athletes.

Season 24/25 2024 Hamburg (2116) HYROX (1853) Men (1247) Sommer Jens

GER GER Flag Men 45-49 #165019 02:00:53 113th in AG | Top 94.2% 1211th | Top 97.1%

Performance Highlights

-02:58
55:36
Run Total
-00:22
06:57
Avg. Lap
+00:32
06:26
Best Lap
-01:18
49:49
Workout Total
-00:10
06:13
Avg. Workout
+04:22
15:32
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 370 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 370 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Sommer Jens'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 Sommer Jens'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 370 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 Sommer Jens'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 Sommer Jens'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 04:11. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:04 Potential Improvement 49.4% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 02:04 09:31 to 07:27 49.4%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:46 08:52 to 08:06 18.3%
Run Total 00:45 55:36 to 54:51 17.9%
Wall Balls 00:34 10:26 to 09:52 13.5%
Ski Erg 00:02 04:59 to 04:57 0.8%
Sled Push 00:00 02:39 to 02:39 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 05:02 to 05:02 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 05:21 to 05:21 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:59 to 02:59 0.0%

Splits Time

Sommer Jens Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:51 00:00 05:52 -00:01 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:59 05:51 04:56 +00:03 05:52 -00:01
Running 2 08:24 10:50 06:27 +01:57 10:48 +00:02
Sled Push 02:39 19:14 04:02 -01:23 17:15 +01:59
Running 3 06:26 21:53 07:15 -00:49 21:17 +00:36
Sled Pull 05:02 28:19 07:10 -02:08 28:32 -00:13
Running 4 06:29 33:21 07:15 -00:46 35:42 -02:21
Burpees Broad Jump 08:52 39:50 08:20 +00:32 42:57 -03:07
Running 5 06:50 48:42 07:38 -00:48 51:17 -02:35
Rowing 05:21 55:32 05:34 -00:13 58:55 -03:23
Running 6 06:52 01:00:53 07:24 -00:32 01:04:29 -03:36
Farmers Carry 02:59 01:07:45 02:57 +00:02 01:11:53 -04:08
Running 7 06:38 01:10:44 07:21 -00:43 01:14:50 -04:06
Sandbag Lunges 09:31 01:17:22 07:55 +01:36 01:22:11 -04:49
Running 8 08:10 01:26:53 09:24 -01:14 01:30:06 -03:13
Wall Balls 10:26 01:35:03 10:13 +00:13 01:39:30 -04:27
Roxzone 15:32 02:00:53 11:10 +04:22 02:00:53
Based on 370 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Jens Sommer demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Hamburg HYROX, securing a place in the top 97% of all athletes, and within the top 94% of his age group (45-49). His total running time was faster than average by 03:07 minutes, demonstrating his strength in running. His best running lap was completed in 00:06:26.

However, his overall time was impacted by his slower-than-average transition time in the roxzone, which suggests a potential need for improved fitness and transition efficiency. This is further supported by his slower start in the first four running segments compared to the average, hinting at the importance of a quicker start while maintaining consistent pace throughout the race.

Segments to Improve

  • Roxzone: Jens's roxzone time was 04:25 minutes slower than average, indicating the need for improved transition times and overall fitness. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be effective here, as it trains the body to recover quickly and perform under fatigue. Practicing transitions between different exercises can also help reduce this time.
  • Sandbag Lunges: The time in this segment was 01:38 slower than average. Improvement can be achieved by incorporating specific strength training exercises such as weighted lunges, squats, and deadlifts. Jens should also practice lunges with different weights to mimic the racing conditions.
  • Wall Balls: Jens was 17 seconds slower than average in this segment. To enhance performance, he should focus on building his upper body strength. Exercises like medicine ball throws, thrusters, and squat presses can be beneficial.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slower by 37 seconds. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, jump squats, and burpees can help improve explosive power, which is crucial for broad jumps.
  • Farmers Carry: Jens had an average performance in this segment. Incorporating grip strength exercises like dead hangs, wrist curls, and pinch grip lifts can help improve his performance.

Race Strategies

Starting the race with a faster pace can help improve Jens's overall ranking and time. This can be achieved through a proper warm-up routine and mental preparation to start the race quickly. Moreover, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race, rather than having fluctuations, could lead to a better finish time.

Focusing on quick and efficient transitions between exercises can reduce his roxzone time. This can be achieved by practicing transitions during training sessions and mental preparation for the next exercise during the preceding one.

Lastly, understanding and pacing his strength and energy throughout the race can make a significant difference. This can be achieved by training under race-mimicking conditions and using techniques like progressive muscular relaxation to manage and conserve energy.

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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2023 Hamburg 01:37:05
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