Kooijman Dave
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 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.
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 Kooijman Dave'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 Kooijman Dave'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 Kooijman Dave'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 Kooijman Dave'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
04:50.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:16
Potential Improvement
26.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Dave Kooijman showcased remarkable proficiency in the 2024 Rotterdam HYROX, finishing in the top 19% overall and the top 12% in his age group. His Total running time was notably 03:27 faster than the average, underscoring a significant strength in the running segments. This performance indicates a strong runner profile, with running being a clear area of advantage. However, analysis reveals that Dave's performance in strength-focused exercises and the Roxzone (transition times) were areas where time was lost, suggesting a need for a more balanced training approach focusing on both endurance and strength, as well as improving efficiency in transitions.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: Dave's time was significantly slower than average, indicating a potential lack of power and coordination. To improve, focus on plyometric exercises such as jump squats and medicine ball throws to build explosive power. Practicing the wall ball exercise with a focus on form—keeping the chest up and driving through the heels—will also help improve efficiency and speed in this segment.
- Sled Pull: The slower time suggests issues with leg strength and endurance. Implementing heavy sled drags and pulls into training, focusing on maintaining a consistent pace and using the legs rather than the back, can enhance performance. Additionally, incorporating leg-focused strength training, like deadlifts and squats, will build the necessary power.
- Farmers Carry: The slower time here could be due to grip strength or overall endurance. Grip strength exercises, such as dead hangs and farmers walks with increasing weight, can be beneficial. Endurance can be improved with longer, weighted carries mixed into endurance training days.
- Sled Push: Improvement in this area could come from targeted leg and core strength workouts. Exercises such as weighted lunges, leg press, and planks will build the necessary muscular endurance and strength. Practice with the sled push itself, focusing on maintaining a low, powerful stance, can also help.
- Roxzone: The slower transition times indicate a need for improved overall fitness and efficiency in transitions. Practicing quick changes between exercises in training sessions can help improve this. Interval training that mimics the race's structure, with short bursts of intense effort followed by quick transitions to different exercises, will also be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
- Start Strong, But Pace Yourself: Analysis suggests Dave starts slightly slower in running segments before picking up the pace. A more evenly distributed effort from the start can prevent early fatigue while allowing for a strong finish.
- Focus on Transition Efficiency: Minimizing time in the Roxzone by practicing quick and efficient transitions between exercises during training will directly translate to improved race times. This includes setting up equipment in advance where possible and using a mental checklist to make transitions smoother.
- Strength Endurance Balance: Given Dave's runner profile, incorporating more strength training, particularly focusing on the identified weaker segments, will provide a more balanced approach. This doesn't mean reducing running but rather integrating strength work that complements endurance training.
- Recovery and Nutrition: Emphasizing recovery strategies, including proper nutrition, hydration, and rest, will ensure Dave maintains peak performance levels throughout his training and on race day.
By addressing these specific areas of improvement with targeted training and strategic race planning, Dave Kooijman can leverage his running strengths while mitigating weaknesses in strength-based segments, potentially achieving even higher rankings in future HYROX events.
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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