Schols Martijn
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.
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 Schols Martijn'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 Schols Martijn'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 Schols Martijn'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 Schols Martijn'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
03:57.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:36
Potential Improvement
40.5%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Martijn Schols showed a strong performance in the 2024 Rotterdam HYROX, finishing in the top 42% of all athletes and top 32% in his age group. His total running time was significantly faster than average, demonstrating a clear strength in running with a total time of 00:43:04, which was 04:01 faster than the average for his finish time. This suggests Martijn has a runner's profile, excelling in endurance and speed over distance. However, there is room for improvement in strength-focused segments and transition times in the roxzone, indicating a need for a more balanced training approach.
Segments to Improve:
- Sandbag Lunges: Martijn's performance in sandbag lunges was significantly slower than average. To improve, focus on leg and core strength, incorporating exercises such as weighted squats, lunges, and deadlifts into the training regimen. Practicing lunges with progressively heavier weights can also help adapt to the specific demands of this segment.
- Farmers Carry: This segment also stood out as a weaker area. Training should include grip strength exercises and farmer's walk drills with increasing distances and weights. Implementing forearm exercises and dead hangs can enhance grip endurance.
- Wall Balls: To boost performance in wall balls, focus on explosive power and accuracy. Include plyometric exercises such as box jumps and medicine ball throws, along with squats and overhead presses to build strength in relevant muscle groups.
- Roxzone: The slower roxzone time suggests a need for improved overall fitness and faster transitions. Implement interval training with short recovery periods to simulate race conditions. Practice quick transitions between exercises to minimize rest time.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Given Martijn's strength in running, it's important to maintain a steady pace in the initial running segments to conserve energy for later stages. Start slightly below maximum pace and gradually build up, ensuring enough energy is saved for strength segments and transitions.
- Strength Training: Integrate more strength and conditioning work focused on the weaknesses identified. This can help balance Martijn's running prowess with improved performance in strength-based tasks.
- Transitions: Focus on reducing transition times by practicing quick switches between exercises during training sessions. This can include setting up mock race environments to rehearse efficient movements and minimizing rest.
- Endurance and Recovery: Incorporate endurance training with a focus on recovery. Training sessions should include back-to-back days of mixed workouts (strength one day followed by running the next) to simulate race conditions and improve recovery time between segments.
By addressing these specific areas of improvement with targeted exercises and adjusting race strategies accordingly, Martijn can expect to enhance his overall performance in future HYROX events. Balancing his exceptional running abilities with stronger performances in strength segments and faster transitions will be key to climbing the ranks in his age group and overall standings.
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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