Van Wilgenburg Melanie
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 Women
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 Women
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 Women
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Van Wilgenburg Melanie'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 Wilgenburg Melanie'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 Women
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 Wilgenburg Melanie'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 Women
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 Wilgenburg Melanie'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
05:46.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:22
Potential Improvement
58.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
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Overall Performance:
Melanie Van Wilgenburg showcased a commendable performance in the 2024 Rotterdam HYROX, ranking in the top 12% of all athletes and top 10% in her age group, an impressive feat. Her overall time was 01:31:39, with a total running time of 00:49:13, indicating she is slightly slower than average in running. This suggests Melanie has a more balanced profile between strength and endurance but could benefit from enhancing her running efficiency and speed. Notably, her performance in the Sled Pull, Burpees Broad Jump, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls was remarkable, placing her well above average. However, she began the race with running splits slower than average, suggesting a cautious start. The analysis indicates Melanie has a strong foundation in strength exercises but would benefit from focusing on her running efficiency and transitioning speed during the roxzone.
Segments to Improve:
- Total Running Time: Melanie's running time is slightly below the average, pinpointing an area ripe for improvement. Focusing on interval training, such as 400 to 800-meter repeats with short rest periods, could enhance her speed. Incorporating hill sprints and tempo runs will also improve her running economy and stamina.
- Farmers Carry: This segment was significantly slower than average, indicating a potential weakness in grip strength and endurance. Incorporating grip-strengthening exercises (e.g., dead hangs, farmer's walks with progressively heavier weights), and endurance training like longer carries or weighted vest walks, can improve performance in this area.
- Sled Push: The slightly below-average performance suggests room for improvement in lower body power and endurance. Focused training should include weighted sled pushes and pulls, squats, and lunges to build leg strength and power. Practicing explosive starts with the sled can also simulate race conditions more closely.
- Ski Erg: Being slightly off the pace here suggests a need to enhance upper body endurance and technique. Regular sessions on the Ski Erg focusing on technique, along with upper body circuit training, can help. Emphasizing core stability and power transfer through the hips during the pull can also improve efficiency.
- Roxzone: Faster than average transition times suggest Melanie is efficient between exercises. However, further reducing this time through practice of quick transitions and focusing on maintaining a high level of general fitness will ensure even less time is lost between exercises.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing: Melanie should focus on a more aggressive start to not fall behind early on. Implementing a race simulation in training, where she practices starting at a competitive pace without burning out, will help find the right balance.
- Transitioning: Minimizing time spent in the roxzone can be achieved through practicing swift transitions during training sessions. Setting up mini circuits that mimic the race's structure, where she moves quickly from one exercise to the next, will help improve this aspect.
- Endurance and Strength Balance: Given Melanie's balanced profile, maintaining a focus on both endurance and strength in her training regimen is crucial. However, dedicating specific blocks of training to address her running speed and endurance more intensively will benefit her overall race time.
- Mental Preparation: Mental resilience is key in endurance races. Practicing visualization techniques and developing a strong, positive mindset will help Melanie push through tough segments of the race more effectively.
By focusing on these areas of improvement and implementing the suggested strategies and exercises, Melanie can expect to see significant gains in her future HYROX race performances. Dedication to both her running and strength training will be crucial in moving up the ranks in her age group and overall.
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