Lucy Shakespeare Boyd Hyrox Result

Overall Performance:

Shakespeare Boyd Lucy, you crushed it out there at the 2025 Manchester Hyrox! With an overall time of 01:10:54, your determination and effort shined through. Let’s address the elephant in the room: your total running time of 00:36:21 was a solid 30 seconds faster than average, which puts you in a better runner profile. Your best running lap of 00:03:13 shows that you’ve got speed to burn—just remember, you’re not running from a bear, so pacing is key! You started strong in the first segment, which is great, but it seems like you may have pushed too hard early on, leading to a slower pace in subsequent running segments. This is a classic case of "I can run faster than my problems" but remember: you want to finish strong, not just start fast! 💪

Segments to Improve:

Now, let’s dig into the areas that could use some polishing:

• Wall Balls (00:04:09): This was your slowest segment, landing you in the 28th percentile. To improve:
• Focus on maintaining a consistent rhythm. Try to keep your core tight, and ensure you're using your legs to drive the ball upwards rather than relying solely on your arms.
• Drills: Incorporate wall ball drills into your routine, aiming for high repetitions to build endurance. Mix in some squat variations to strengthen your quads and glutes, which will help you generate more power.
• Burpees Broad Jump (00:04:31): This segment was also slower than average, and it’s a challenging combo. To step it up:
• Work on your explosive movements. Burpees are all about rhythm, so practice the transition from the ground to jump while focusing on landing softly.
• Drills: Perform burpee broad jump intervals in your training. Start with regular burpees and then add the broad jump as you get more comfortable. Aim for sets of 5-10 reps.
• Roxzone (00:05:19): Your transition time was slower than average, indicating you may have spent too long between segments. Improving your overall fitness and transition speed will help significantly.
• Practice transitioning quickly between exercises. Set up mock transitions in training to simulate race conditions.
• Drills: Incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions that mix running with strength exercises, reducing the time spent resting.

Race Strategies:

Going into your next race, consider these strategies:

• Pacing: Start strong but controlled. Aim for a pace that you can maintain throughout the race, especially during the running segments.
• Mind the Transitions: Transition like a ninja! Practice quick changes in your workouts, so you can shave off precious seconds when it counts.
• Focus on Breathing: Keep your breathing steady during exertion. This will help maintain your endurance and focus, especially during the tougher exercises.
• Visualize Success: Before the race, visualize each segment, especially the challenging ones. Picture yourself nailing the wall balls and flying through the burpees!

Conclusion:

Lucy, you’ve got the heart of a champion, and with a few tweaks, you can unlock even more potential! Remember, "It’s not the will to win that matters, everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters." - Paul Bryant. So let’s take these insights and turn them into action. You’ve got this! Keep pushing your limits, and remember to have fun along the way. After all, if you’re not laughing while you’re sweating, are you even doing it right? Keep grinding, and I can’t wait to see you hit those improvements next time! 💥🏆

Your Rox-Coach is here cheering you on—let’s keep aiming for greatness!