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.
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 Pijnenburg Max'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 Pijnenburg Max'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 Pijnenburg Max'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 Pijnenburg Max'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
04:33.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Max Pijnenburg delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race, finishing in the top 26% overall and top 31% in his age group. His overall time was 01:21:37, with a total running time of 00:41:24, which was slightly slower by 00:08 compared to the average. Notably, Max showed a strong start in his initial running segment, indicating a tendency to begin races with high energy. However, his pacing slowed in subsequent running segments, suggesting a need to manage energy distribution more effectively throughout the race. Max exhibits a balanced profile, with room for improvement in both running and strength segments, which are essential for a hybrid athlete like him.
Segments to Improve
Burpees Broad Jump:
Max was 00:40 slower than average in this segment. Focus on improving explosive power and endurance. Include drills like box jumps and burpee variations with added resistance. Practice maintaining form under fatigue by incorporating burpee sets into high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions.
Wall Balls:
Slower by 00:10, Max could benefit from enhancing his strength endurance and accuracy. Perform medicine ball throws for distance and height, and incorporate wall ball circuits with varying weights and repetitions to improve muscular endurance and precision.
Farmers Carry:
With a deficit of 00:17, focus on grip strength and core stability. Include exercises like heavy farmer’s walks and grip strength drills. Incorporate core-focused exercises such as planks and Russian twists to improve overall stability during carries.
Total Running Time:
Although Max's running was close to average, improving pacing strategy is crucial. Practice negative splits during long runs to enhance energy management and stamina. Integrate tempo runs and fartlek training to increase speed and endurance simultaneously.
Ski Erg:
Improve technique and power output by focusing on upper body strength and cardio efficiency. Include rowing machine intervals and upper-body circuit training to enhance performance.
Race Strategies
Pacing:
Start at a sustainable pace to conserve energy for later segments. Aim for consistent pacing across running segments, avoiding spikes in speed early on.
Transition Efficiency:
Optimize time spent in the roxzone by practicing quick, efficient transitions between exercises. Incorporate transition drills into training sessions to simulate race conditions and improve transition times.
Compromised Running:
Enhance running performance after strength exercises by practicing compromised running scenarios. Alternate between strength exercises and running in training to adapt the body to transitioning from strength exertion to running efficiently.