Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Amsterdam 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.
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 Vervuurt Michael'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 Vervuurt Michael'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 Vervuurt Michael'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 Vervuurt Michael'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
05:50.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Michael Vervuurt delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox event, placing him in the top 50% of all participants and top 39% in his age group. His overall time of 01:34:37 indicates a balanced proficiency in both running and strength-based activities, albeit with room for improvement. Notably, his total running time was slightly slower than the average, suggesting a need to enhance his running efficiency. Analyzing his pacing strategy, Michael appeared to start off slower in the initial running segments but gained momentum in the middle segments before slowing down towards the end. This suggests that Michael may benefit from a more consistent pacing strategy. Michael exhibits a hybrid profile with a slight edge in strength-based exercises, as evident from his excellent performance in the Sled Push and Farmers Carry.
Segments to Improve
Burpees Broad Jump: Michael's time here was 01:22 slower than average. To improve:
Drills: Incorporate plyometric exercises such as box jumps and tuck jumps to improve explosive power.
Technique: Focus on maintaining a consistent rhythm during the jumps and ensure proper landing mechanics to conserve energy.
Training Routine: Implement circuit training that includes burpees, focusing on form and speed.
Sled Pull: His time was 01:02 slower than average. To enhance performance:
Exercises: Engage in strength training focusing on the posterior chain with exercises like deadlifts and bent-over rows.
Technique: Work on form by ensuring a strong and consistent pulling technique, engaging core muscles to stabilize the body.
Training Routine: Practice sled pulls with varying weights to build endurance and strength.
Sandbag Lunges: Michael was 00:16 slower than average. Improvement strategies include:
Exercises: Incorporate lunges with added weight to improve strength and balance.
Technique: Focus on maintaining proper alignment and posture during lunges to prevent fatigue.
Training Routine: Include walking lunges and varied directional lunges in the training plan.
Race Strategies
Pacing: Adopt a more consistent pacing strategy to maintain energy throughout the race. Consider interval training to improve speed and endurance.
Transition Efficiency: Enhance transition times by practicing quick transitions from running to strength exercises. This can be improved through specific transition drills.
Compromised Running: Practice running immediately after strength exercises to simulate race conditions and improve endurance under fatigue.
By focusing on these targeted improvements and race strategies, Michael can enhance his future performances and potentially climb higher in the rankings.