Thomson Laura
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Paris 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
134 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 Women
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 134 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 134 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Thomson Laura'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 Laura'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 134 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women
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 Laura'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 Women
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 Laura'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
10:27.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
06:36
Potential Improvement
63.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Laura Thomson demonstrated an impressive performance at the 2024 Paris HYROX event. With an overall ranking in the top 30%, and an age group ranking in the top 33%, her performance indicates a high level of fitness and competitiveness. Specifically, her Total running time was 04:08 faster than the average, suggesting a strong runner profile. Her pacing throughout the event was generally well managed, with most running segments being completed faster than the average times. However, there were a few areas where improvement could enhance her overall performance, particularly in the last few running segments and the strength-based exercises.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: Laura was particularly slower in this segment, which indicates a need for improved strength and endurance. To improve her performance in Wall Balls, she should incorporate more strength training into her routine, focusing on exercises that target the same muscle groups. Squats, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings can help enhance lower body and core strength, necessary for effective Wall Balls. Incorporating HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) workouts can also help improve her endurance.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was also slower than average, suggesting the need for improved plyometric strength and cardiovascular endurance. To improve, Laura should introduce more plyometric exercises (like box jumps and jump squats) and cardio workouts (like sprinting or cycling) into her training routine.
- Roxzone: Laura's slower than average Roxzone time indicates a need to improve transition times and overall fitness. Incorporating exercises that mimic the transition movements in her training, as well as improving cardiovascular endurance, can help enhance her Roxzone performance. This could be achieved through circuit training or training sessions that combine strength and cardio exercises.
- Sandbag Lunges: Though only marginally slower than average, improvement in this segment could enhance Laura's overall rank. Incorporating more resistance training, specifically lunges and squats with weights, could help improve her performance in this area.
Race Strategies:
In future races, Laura should aim to maintain her excellent running pace while also focusing on the areas identified for improvement. She may benefit from adopting a consistent pace throughout the race, rather than starting too fast and potentially losing steam towards the end. Furthermore, Laura should consider practicing transitions between running and strength exercises to ensure a smoother shift, thereby reducing the Roxzone time. It may also be beneficial for her to focus on the correct form and technique during strength-based exercises to maximize efficiency and prevent injuries.
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