Van Der Zanden Rick Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Rotterdam 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.

Performance Highlights

NED NED Flag Men 30-34 #141036 01:22:53 91st in AG | Top 28.4% 335th | Top 24.3%
-04:20
37:07
Run Total
-00:32
04:38
Avg. Lap
-00:03
04:24
Best Lap
+04:18
39:19
Workout Total
+00:32
04:54
Avg. Workout
+00:03
06:30
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 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 Van Der Zanden Rick'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 Van Der Zanden Rick'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 Van Der Zanden Rick'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 Van Der Zanden Rick'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 06:45. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:48 Potential Improvement 26.7% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sled Pull 01:48 06:14 to 04:26 26.7%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:24 06:07 to 04:43 20.7%
Wall Balls 01:19 07:04 to 05:45 19.5%
Rowing 00:40 05:20 to 04:40 9.9%
Sandbag Lunges 00:40 05:17 to 04:37 9.9%
Farmers Carry 00:29 02:27 to 01:58 7.2%
Ski Erg 00:25 04:44 to 04:19 6.2%
Sled Push 00:00 02:06 to 02:06 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 37:07 to 37:07 0.0%

Splits Time

Van Der Zanden Rick Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:34 00:00 04:29 +00:05 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:44 04:34 04:24 +00:20 04:29 +00:05
Running 2 04:24 09:18 04:52 -00:28 08:53 +00:25
Sled Push 02:06 13:42 02:50 -00:44 13:45 -00:03
Running 3 04:39 15:48 05:14 -00:35 16:35 -00:47
Sled Pull 06:14 20:27 04:45 +01:29 21:49 -01:22
Running 4 04:43 26:41 05:13 -00:30 26:34 +00:07
Burpees Broad Jump 06:07 31:24 05:03 +01:04 31:47 -00:23
Running 5 04:43 37:31 05:23 -00:40 36:50 +00:41
Rowing 05:20 42:14 04:45 +00:35 42:13 +00:01
Running 6 04:35 47:34 05:15 -00:40 46:58 +00:36
Farmers Carry 02:27 52:09 02:07 +00:20 52:13 -00:04
Running 7 04:28 54:36 05:14 -00:46 54:20 +00:16
Sandbag Lunges 05:17 59:04 04:53 +00:24 59:34 -00:30
Running 8 05:04 01:04:21 05:45 -00:41 01:04:27 -00:06
Wall Balls 07:04 01:09:25 06:14 +00:50 01:10:12 -00:47
Roxzone 06:30 01:22:53 06:27 +00:03 01:22:53
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Rick Van Der Zanden showed a commendable performance in the 2024 Rotterdam HYROX, finishing in the top 17% of all athletes and top 20% within his age group. His total running time was substantially faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile. This suggests Rick has a solid foundation in endurance and speed. However, there's a noticeable discrepancy in his performance in strength-based segments, such as the Sled Pull and Burpees Broad Jump, which were significantly slower than average. His pacing started slightly slower in the initial running segment but improved considerably, indicating a potential strategy or a warm-up phase. Rick's performance suggests a hybrid profile with a leaning towards running, but with room for significant improvement in strength-focused tasks.

Segments to Improve:

  • Sled Pull: Rick's time was substantially slower in this segment. To improve, focus on increasing lower body strength through exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and weighted sled drags. Practicing the specific motion of the sled pull, focusing on maintaining a low center of gravity and driving through the heels can also improve efficiency and speed.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: The slower time indicates a need for improved explosive power and endurance. Incorporating plyometric exercises like box jumps, broad jumps, and burpee variations (including over obstacles) can enhance explosive strength. Additionally, interval training combining burpees with sprints can improve the transition and endurance aspects.
  • Wall Balls: This segment's below-average performance suggests a need for better upper body strength and coordination. To improve, focus on thrusters, medicine ball throws against a wall, and squat press exercises. Emphasizing the fluid motion between the squat and the press will help increase efficiency in wall balls.
  • Rowing: Improving technique can drastically reduce times in rowing. Work on increasing leg drive power and improving the fluidity of the rowing motion. Incorporating rowing intervals at varying intensities and practicing drills focusing on the catch, drive, and recovery phases can enhance overall rowing performance.

Race Strategies:

  • Start Pace: Given Rick's improvement in pace after the initial running segment, starting slightly faster but within a comfortable threshold could prevent early time losses. A dynamic warm-up focusing on mobility and a short, high-intensity burst before the race can help activate the muscles.
  • Transitions (Roxzone): The slightly slower Roxzone time suggests room for improvement in transition efficiency. Practicing quick transitions between exercises in training, focusing on minimizing rest and optimizing movement between stations, can shave off critical seconds.
  • Strength vs. Endurance Balance: Given Rick's strong running profile, integrating more strength-focused training while maintaining endurance training is vital. This could involve dedicated strength days in the gym, combined with running sessions that incorporate intervals or hill repeats to simulate race conditions.
  • Mid-Race Recovery: Implementing strategic recovery during easier segments or transitions can help maintain performance throughout the race. Practicing controlled breathing techniques and refining the approach to hydration and nutrition during these phases can offer small recuperation windows.

In conclusion, Rick has demonstrated a promising foundation with his running capabilities. By focusing on targeted strength training, refining technique in weaker segments, and optimizing race-day strategies, there is a significant opportunity to enhance overall performance in future HYROX events.

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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