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
295 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 295 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 295 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Mulckhuijse Matthijs'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 Mulckhuijse Matthijs'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 295 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 Mulckhuijse Matthijs'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 Mulckhuijse Matthijs'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
14:57.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 295 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Matthijs Mulckhuijse's performance in the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race places him in the top 68% of competitors both overall and within his age group. His overall time of 02:03:04 indicates room for improvement, particularly in running, as his total running time was 09:49 slower than the average. Despite this, Matthijs demonstrated strength in certain areas, such as the Sled Push and Sled Pull, where he outperformed many competitors. Notably, his performances in the early running segments indicate a tendency to start too fast, which could have contributed to the slower times in the later running segments, suggesting potential fatigue. Matthijs seems to have a more strength-oriented profile, as indicated by his superior performance in strength-based exercises compared to running.
Segments to Improve
Total Running Time:
Matthijs's running segments, particularly from Running 4 onwards, were significantly slower than average, indicating a need for improved endurance and pacing. To address this:
Long Runs: Incorporate weekly long runs at a steady pace to build endurance.
Tempo Runs: Introduce tempo runs to improve lactate threshold and running efficiency.
Interval Training: Use intervals to increase speed and cardiovascular capacity. Consider 400m to 800m repeats with rest intervals.
Wall Balls:
Matthijs was slightly slower in this segment, suggesting a need for improved muscular endurance and technique:
Wall Ball Technique: Focus on form, ensuring efficient use of legs and core to avoid fatigue.
Plyometric Training: Incorporate plyometric exercises like box jumps to enhance power and explosiveness.
Burpees Broad Jump:
While Matthijs performed well here, further improvement could be beneficial:
Burpee Form: Work on efficient transitions from squat to jump to minimize time spent per rep.
Explosive Drills: Engage in drills that focus on fast-twitch muscle fibers, such as tuck jumps or squat jumps.
Race Strategies
Pacing Strategy: Start the race at a more controlled pace to conserve energy for later segments. Implement negative splits in training to practice finishing strong.
Transition Efficiency: Continue to capitalize on the Roxzone performance. Develop a routine for quick transitions between exercises to maintain rhythm and momentum.
Nutrition and Hydration: Ensure a strategic intake of carbohydrates and electrolytes before and during the race to prevent fatigue and maintain energy levels.