Van Gessel Martijn Hyrox Result

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.

Performance Highlights

NED Flag Van Gessel Martijn Men 40-44 #124025 01:20:16 106th in AG | Top 34.9% 717th | Top 31.7%
+06:28
46:46
Run Total
+00:49
05:51
Avg. Lap
+01:00
05:22
Best Lap
-05:33
28:18
Workout Total
-00:41
03:32
Avg. Workout
-00:52
05:17
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

Run, Baby, Run!

We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Station Showdown

We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Fast, slow, or steady?

Here’s the full breakdown of the race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where you hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Expected Finish Time

With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station. Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.

Spread of Splits Time

This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack. Compare performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.

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 his 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 07:32. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

07:32 Potential Improvement 100.0% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Focus During Training
Run Total 07:32 (From 46:46 to 39:14) 100.0%
Ski Erg 00:00 (From 04:01 to 04:01) 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 (From 01:47 to 01:47) 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 (From 03:10 to 03:10) 0.0%
BBJ 00:00 (From 04:08 to 04:08) 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 (From 04:22 to 04:22) 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 (From 01:42 to 01:42) 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 (From 03:59 to 03:59) 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 (From 05:09 to 05:09) 0.0%

Splits Time

Van Gessel Martijn Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:46 00:00 04:23 -00:37 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:01 03:46 04:21 -00:20 04:23 -00:37
Running 2 05:26 07:47 04:43 +00:43 08:44 -00:57
Sled Push 01:47 13:13 02:43 -00:56 13:27 -00:14
Running 3 05:45 15:00 05:06 +00:39 16:10 -01:10
Sled Pull 03:10 20:45 04:34 -01:24 21:16 -00:31
Running 4 08:46 23:55 05:05 +03:41 25:50 -01:55
Burpees Broad Jump 04:08 32:41 04:52 -00:44 30:55 +01:46
Running 5 05:54 36:49 05:14 +00:40 35:47 +01:02
Rowing 04:22 42:43 04:40 -00:18 41:01 +01:42
Running 6 05:49 47:05 05:06 +00:43 45:41 +01:24
Farmers Carry 01:42 52:54 02:03 -00:21 50:47 +02:07
Running 7 05:22 54:36 05:05 +00:17 52:50 +01:46
Sandbag Lunges 03:59 59:58 04:43 -00:44 57:55 +02:03
Running 8 06:01 01:03:57 05:34 +00:27 01:02:38 +01:19
Wall Balls 05:09 01:09:58 05:55 -00:46 01:08:12 +01:46
Roxzone 05:17 01:20:16 06:09 -00:52 01:20:16
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Martijn Van Gessel delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race. His overall rank was 721 out of 3118 athletes, placing him in the top 23%, and he ranked 108th in his age group of 40-44, securing a spot in the top 25%. Martijn excelled particularly in strength-based segments, such as the Sled Push and Sled Pull, where he ranked impressively high. However, his overall running time was 6:03 slower than the average, indicating that running is a key area for improvement. The significant time loss in the running segments suggests that his profile leans more toward strength rather than running. Additionally, his initial running segments were faster than average, indicating a tendency to start too fast, which may have impacted subsequent performance.

Segments to Improve

  • Running Segments:

    Martijn's total running time was notably slower than average, particularly during Running 4, where he lost significant time. To enhance running efficiency and endurance, the following strategies are recommended:

    • Interval Training: Incorporate high-intensity interval runs to improve speed and cardiovascular endurance. Start with 1-minute sprints followed by 2 minutes of jogging, repeating for 20-30 minutes.
    • Long Slow Distance Runs (LSD): Schedule weekly long runs at a comfortable pace to build aerobic capacity and stamina.
    • Hill Repeats: Include uphill sprints to increase strength and power. Perform 6-8 repeats on a moderate incline, focusing on explosive effort.
    • Form Drills: Focus on maintaining an upright posture, engaging the core, and utilizing a quick cadence to enhance running efficiency.
  • Transition (Roxzone):

    While Martijn's Roxzone time was faster than average, further improvement could optimize his race performance by minimizing transition times:

    • Transition Practice: Simulate race day transitions during training sessions to become more efficient and reduce downtime.
    • Cross-Training: Enhance overall fitness with activities like cycling or swimming to improve cardiovascular endurance without additional running strain.

Race Strategies

  • Balanced Pacing: Start the race at a sustainable pace to conserve energy for later stages. Avoid the tendency to sprint at the beginning.
  • Energy Management: Focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout, especially after strength exercises like the Sled Push and Sled Pull, where the muscles are fatigued.
  • Nutrition and Hydration: Ensure adequate fueling and hydration leading up to and during the race to maintain energy levels and prevent fatigue.
  • Mental Focus: Develop a race-day mindset to stay focused during transitions and running segments, reducing the urge to rest or slow down unnecessarily.

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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De Beijer Nick 2024 Amsterdam 01:20:04
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