Minderhoud Ben Performance Analysis

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 377 similar athletes.

Season 23/24 2024 Rotterdam (2178) HYROX (1965) Men (1380) Minderhoud Ben

NED NED Flag Men 50-54 #133025 02:01:06 54th in AG | Top 91.5% 1299th | Top 94.1%

Performance Highlights

-05:31
53:09
Run Total
-00:40
06:39
Avg. Lap
-00:23
05:30
Best Lap
+08:32
59:53
Workout Total
+01:04
07:29
Avg. Workout
-03:01
08:09
Roxzone

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 377 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 377 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Minderhoud Ben'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 Minderhoud Ben'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 377 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 Minderhoud Ben'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 Minderhoud Ben'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 10:24. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

04:48 Potential Improvement 46.2% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 04:48 12:15 to 07:27 46.2%
Burpees Broad Jump 03:51 11:57 to 08:06 37.0%
Sled Pull 01:02 08:04 to 07:02 9.9%
Sled Push 00:38 04:47 to 04:09 6.1%
Ski Erg 00:05 05:02 to 04:57 0.8%
Rowing 00:00 05:22 to 05:22 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:54 to 02:54 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 09:32 to 09:32 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 53:09 to 53:09 0.0%

Splits Time

Minderhoud Ben Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:57 00:00 05:53 +00:04 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:02 05:57 04:57 +00:05 05:53 +00:04
Running 2 05:30 10:59 06:24 -00:54 10:50 +00:09
Sled Push 04:47 16:29 04:05 +00:42 17:14 -00:45
Running 3 06:01 21:16 07:13 -01:12 21:19 -00:03
Sled Pull 08:04 27:17 07:11 +00:53 28:32 -01:15
Running 4 06:04 35:21 07:13 -01:09 35:43 -00:22
Burpees Broad Jump 11:57 41:25 08:24 +03:33 42:56 -01:31
Running 5 07:23 53:22 07:39 -00:16 51:20 +02:02
Rowing 05:22 01:00:45 05:34 -00:12 58:59 +01:46
Running 6 07:01 01:06:07 07:25 -00:24 01:04:33 +01:34
Farmers Carry 02:54 01:13:08 02:58 -00:04 01:11:58 +01:10
Running 7 07:12 01:16:02 07:23 -00:11 01:14:56 +01:06
Sandbag Lunges 12:15 01:23:14 07:55 +04:20 01:22:19 +00:55
Running 8 08:05 01:35:29 09:25 -01:20 01:30:14 +05:15
Wall Balls 09:32 01:43:34 10:17 -00:45 01:39:39 +03:55
Roxzone 08:09 02:01:06 11:10 -03:01 02:01:06
Based on 377 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Ben Minderhoud's performance in the 2024 Rotterdam HYROX race places him in a commendable position, particularly given his age group (50-54) and overall rank (1299 out of 1965 athletes). His total time of 02:01:06 with a total running time of 00:53:09, which is 05:46 faster than average, reveals a significant strength in running. This suggests Ben has a runner profile, showing resilience and speed in running segments. However, analysis of his splits indicates that while running is a strong suit, there are certain strength exercises and transitions (roxzone) where improvements can be made to elevate his overall performance. Ben's pacing at the beginning appears slightly slower than average, but he gains momentum as the race progresses, indicating a cautious start but strong endurance.

Segments to Improve:

  • Sandbag Lunges: Ben's time here is significantly slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in lower body strength and endurance. Incorporating lunges with progressive weight increments, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats into his workout can enhance his performance. Practicing lunges with a weighted vest can also simulate race conditions more closely.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was notably slower, suggesting a need for explosive power and efficiency in movement. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and broad jumps, should be part of his routine. Additionally, improving burpee efficiency through form correction—ensuring chest to floor and a full hip extension on the jump—can reduce time spent on each rep.
  • Sled Pull and Push: These segments indicate a requirement for increased upper body and core strength, alongside power in the legs. Incorporating exercises like deadlifts, farmer's walks, and weighted sled drags/pushes can be beneficial. Emphasizing posture and engaging the core during these exercises can translate to better performance.
  • Wall Balls: Despite being faster than average, there's room for improvement. Focusing on squat depth and the efficiency of the throw (using hips to drive the ball upwards) can help. Wall ball target practice for consistency and endurance sessions focusing on high-rep wall balls can improve performance.

Race Strategies:

  • Start Pace Adjustment: Given Ben's slow start compared to the average, a slightly more aggressive start could be beneficial. This doesn't mean going all out from the beginning but finding a balance that allows him to use his running strength without burning out early.
  • Transition (Roxzone) Efficiency: Ben's faster-than-average roxzone time suggests less rest or quicker transitions, which is positive. However, there's always room for improvement in reducing downtime. Practicing quick transitions between running and strength exercises in training can help minimize roxzone time even further.
  • Strength Training Emphasis: Since running is a clear strength, balancing training with more focused strength work, especially targeting weaknesses identified in segments like the sandbag lunges and sled push/pull, would be beneficial.
  • Mid-Race Nutrition and Hydration: Implementing a strategic nutrition and hydration plan can also help maintain energy levels throughout the race, especially in longer and more strength-demanding segments.
  • Mental Preparation: Given the variances in performance across different segments, mental resilience and the ability to push through challenging sections of the race can be improved through visualization techniques and setting mini-goals throughout the race.

Adapting training to focus on these identified areas while maintaining his running prowess can significantly improve Ben's future HYROX performances. Tailoring workouts to mimic race conditions as closely as possible will also aid in this development.

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