Thornton Simon
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 Thornton 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 Thornton 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 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 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 Thornton 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
02:00.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:04
Potential Improvement
53.3%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Upon review of the performance of Simon Thornton at the 2024 Birmingham HYROX, it's evident that Simon showcases a strong runner profile. His total running time of 43:06 was a full minute faster than the average of his competitors. Simon's consistency in running speed was highlighted by his best running lap time of 4:50. However, his performance in the first running segment was slow, which might indicate that he started off slower than ideal. The roxzone time of 9:12, which was 2:14 slower than average, suggests a need for improving fitness and transition time.
Segments to Improve
- Roxzone: Simon's roxzone time was considerably slower than average, pointing to a need for improved fitness and quicker transitions. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his routine can help improve his cardiovascular fitness, and practising transitions between different exercises can reduce time wastage.
- Sandbag Lunges: Simon's time in this segment was 48 seconds slower than average, indicating room for improvement. To better this, he can incorporate more strength training into his routine, focusing on exercises that target his glutes and quads, such as squats and deadlifts. Practising lunges with different weights could also help him become more comfortable with the movement and increase his speed.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Simon's performance in this segment was slightly slower than average. To improve, he could include more plyometric exercises in his training to increase his explosive power. Specific exercises could include box jumps and power skips.
- Farmers Carry: Simon's time in this segment was slower than average. To improve this, he could incorporate grip strength exercises into his training routine, such as dead hangs and pinch grips. He should also practise carrying heavy objects over distance to mimic the demands of this section.
Race Strategies
Simon should consider starting the race at a faster pace, particularly during the initial running segments, as they were slower than average. This could help him gain an early lead and maintain a competitive ranking throughout the race. Furthermore, he should focus on maintaining his strength throughout the race to ensure a strong finish, particularly in the final running segments. Finally, Simon should practise his transitions between exercises and work on reducing his rest time in the roxzone to improve his overall time.
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