Thomson Simon
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Manchester 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
607 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 607 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 607 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Thomson Simon'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 Thomson Simon'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 607 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 Thomson Simon'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 Thomson Simon'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
08:34.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:59
Potential Improvement
34.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Simon Thomson delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Manchester HYROX race. Simon's total running time was 33 seconds slower than the average, indicating that his running capabilities could benefit from additional training. However, he excelled in strength-related activities such as the Ski Erg and Sled Push, completing these segments faster than the average participant. His fastest running lap was 6 minutes and 29 seconds, hinting at his potential for speed. Simon's overall rank of 1144 places him in the top 95% of all participants, and within his age group (45-49), he ranked 72, positioning him in the top 90%. Despite some inconsistencies in pacing, particularly in the later stages of the race, Simon demonstrated a hybrid profile, showing proficiency in both running and strength exercises.
Segments to Improve
- Burpees Broad Jump: Simon was significantly slower than average in this segment. To improve his performance, he can incorporate burpee broad jump drills into his training routine. These drills should focus on improving explosive strength and cardio endurance. Plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and power skips will also help.
- Sandbag Lunges: This was another segment where Simon was slower than average. He should focus on building his lower body strength and muscular endurance. Incorporating lunges, squats, and deadlifts with weights into his training routine can help improve his performance in this area.
- Running: While Simon's running was not particularly weak, his total running time was slower than average. He should focus on improving his running endurance and speed. Introducing interval training, incorporating hill sprints, and practicing tempo runs will enhance his running performance.
Race Strategies
Simon should focus on improving his pacing during races. Starting off too fast may have caused him to tire quickly and perform slower in later segments. He should aim to maintain a consistent pace throughout the race. Simon should also focus on his transitions in the Roxzone. Although he was faster than average, there is still room for improvement. Practicing quick transitions during training can help reduce his time in this area. Finally, given his strength in strength-related exercises, Simon should leverage this during the race. He could potentially gain time in these segments to offset any time lost during the running segments.
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