Verkaik Michel Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 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.

Season 22/23 2023 Rotterdam (938) HYROX (865) Men (575) Verkaik Michel

NED NED Flag Men 40-44 #121035 01:31:25 64th in AG | Top 71.1% 330th | Top 57.4%

Performance Highlights

+03:40
48:51
Run Total
+00:28
06:06
Avg. Lap
+01:02
05:49
Best Lap
-02:17
36:26
Workout Total
-00:17
04:33
Avg. Workout
-01:23
06:12
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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 Verkaik Michel'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 Verkaik Michel'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 Verkaik Michel'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 Verkaik Michel'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 06:32. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

04:45 Potential Improvement 72.7% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 04:45 48:51 to 44:06 72.7%
Wall Balls 01:06 07:48 to 06:42 16.8%
Ski Erg 00:41 05:11 to 04:30 10.5%
Sled Push 00:00 02:24 to 02:24 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:24 to 04:24 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 04:42 to 04:42 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:36 to 04:36 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:06 to 02:06 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 05:15 to 05:15 0.0%

Splits Time

Verkaik Michel Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 06:42 00:00 04:47 +01:55 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:11 06:42 04:32 +00:39 04:47 +01:55
Running 2 05:49 11:53 05:13 +00:36 09:19 +02:34
Sled Push 02:24 17:42 03:06 -00:42 14:32 +03:10
Running 3 05:50 20:06 05:43 +00:07 17:38 +02:28
Sled Pull 04:24 25:56 05:18 -00:54 23:21 +02:35
Running 4 05:59 30:20 05:41 +00:18 28:39 +01:41
Burpees Broad Jump 04:42 36:19 05:53 -01:11 34:20 +01:59
Running 5 06:11 41:01 05:53 +00:18 40:13 +00:48
Rowing 04:36 47:12 04:56 -00:20 46:06 +01:06
Running 6 06:03 51:48 05:43 +00:20 51:02 +00:46
Farmers Carry 02:06 57:51 02:19 -00:13 56:45 +01:06
Running 7 06:09 59:57 05:41 +00:28 59:04 +00:53
Sandbag Lunges 05:15 01:06:06 05:32 -00:17 01:04:45 +01:21
Running 8 06:12 01:11:21 06:26 -00:14 01:10:17 +01:04
Wall Balls 07:48 01:17:33 07:07 +00:41 01:16:43 +00:50
Roxzone 06:12 01:31:25 07:35 -01:23 01:31:25
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Michel Verkaik performed well in the HYROX race in Rotterdam, finishing in the top 38% of all athletes and the top 46% of his age group. His overall time of 01:31:25 was respectable, but there are areas where he can improve to enhance his performance.

Michel's total running time of 00:48:51 was 05:15 slower than the average for his finish time. This indicates that he may need to improve his overall fitness and transition time to decrease the time spent in the roxzone. Additionally, his best running lap was 00:05:49, suggesting that he has potential to improve his running performance.

Segments to Improve


Based on the splits analysis, the segments where Michel lost the most time were the Run Total, Running 1, Best Lap, Wall Balls, Ski Erg, Running 2, Running 7, Running 6, Running 5, and Running 4.

To improve the running segments, Michel should focus on specific training strategies to enhance his running performance. This can include incorporating interval training, hill sprints, and tempo runs into his training routine. Additionally, incorporating strength training exercises such as squats, lunges, and plyometric exercises can help improve running speed and endurance.

For the Wall Balls segment, Michel should focus on improving his technique and form. This can be achieved through practicing proper squatting technique and working on upper body strength to improve the accuracy and power of his throws.

The Ski Erg segment also needs improvement, as Michel was 00:40 slower than the average. Incorporating specific drills and exercises to improve upper body strength and endurance, such as rowing exercises and shoulder strengthening exercises, can enhance performance in this segment.

Strategies


During the race, Michel should focus on pacing himself effectively to maintain a steady speed throughout. It is important for him to avoid starting too fast and burning out early. By maintaining a consistent pace, he can ensure that he has enough energy to perform well in each segment.

Additionally, Michel should prioritize efficient transitions between segments to minimize time spent in the roxzone. Practicing quick and smooth transitions in training can help him become more efficient during the race.

Overall, Michel Verkaik has shown potential in the HYROX race, and by focusing on the identified areas of improvement and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, he can enhance his performance and achieve even better results in future races.

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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