Van Der Meer Dennis
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.
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 Van Der Meer Dennis'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 Der Meer Dennis'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 Van Der Meer Dennis'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 Van Der Meer Dennis'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
06:39.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
05:52
Potential Improvement
88.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Dennis Van Der Meer demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2024 Amsterdam HYROX race, finishing in the top 16% overall. His rank within the age group 35-39 was 101 out of 555, placing him in the top 18% of his peers. Notably, Dennis excels in strength-based exercises, as evidenced by his impressive times in the Sled Push, Sled Pull, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls, where he consistently ranked in the top 10 percentiles. However, his overall running time was 4:20 slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in his running segments. His initial running pace was faster than average, suggesting a tendency to start strong but lose pace in subsequent segments.
Segments to Improve
- Total Running Time:
Dennis's running performance lagged, particularly in the later stages of the race. This suggests a need for endurance and pacing strategies. To improve:
- Long-Run Intervals: Incorporate weekly long-run intervals at a steady pace to build endurance. Aim for distances of 8-12 km at a comfortable pace.
- Tempo Runs: Perform tempo runs once a week, running at a pace slightly faster than race pace for 20-30 minutes to enhance speed endurance.
- Hill Sprints: Include hill sprints to build strength and power, which can improve overall running efficiency.
- Burpees Broad Jump:
This segment was performed slower than average, indicating room for improvement in both strength and technique during dynamic exercises:
- Plyometric Drills: Incorporate box jumps and burpee variations to improve explosive power and agility.
- Core Strengthening: Engage in core workouts such as planks and Russian twists to enhance stability during jumps.
- Technique Refinement: Focus on landing softly and efficiently during the jump phase to conserve energy and improve speed.
Race Strategies
- Pacing: Start at a slightly slower pace than your best initial running segment to conserve energy for later stages. Aim to maintain a consistent pace across all running segments.
- Transition Efficiency: Practice smooth transitions, minimizing time spent in the Roxzone. Focus on quickly moving from one exercise to the next to reduce rest time.
- Strength Maintenance: Given your strength in exercises like Wall Balls and Sled Pull, maintain this advantage by implementing a consistent strength training routine, ensuring it complements rather than hinders running performance.
- Compromised Running Drills: Implement running drills post high-intensity exercises (like burpees) to simulate race conditions and improve running efficiency when fatigued.
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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