Nijssen Marlies 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 1000 similar athletes.

Season 23/24 2024 Rotterdam (2178) HYROX (1965) Women (585) Nijssen Marlies

NED NED Flag Women 30-34 #125008 01:22:53 25th in AG | Top 20.7% 109th | Top 18.6%

Performance Highlights

+00:20
43:12
Run Total
+00:03
05:24
Avg. Lap
+00:26
05:10
Best Lap
+00:25
34:24
Workout Total
+00:04
04:18
Avg. Workout
-00:39
05:22
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 Women

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 Women

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 Women

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Nijssen Marlies'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 Nijssen Marlies'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 Women

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 Nijssen Marlies'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 Women

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 Nijssen Marlies'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 05:07. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:48 Potential Improvement 35.2% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Women
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 01:48 43:12 to 41:24 35.2%
Sandbag Lunges 01:28 05:28 to 04:00 28.7%
Farmers Carry 00:33 02:29 to 01:56 10.7%
Ski Erg 00:30 05:19 to 04:49 9.8%
Rowing 00:21 05:24 to 05:03 6.8%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:17 05:10 to 04:53 5.5%
Sled Push 00:09 02:23 to 02:14 2.9%
Wall Balls 00:01 03:45 to 03:44 0.3%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:26 to 04:26 0.0%

Splits Time

Nijssen Marlies Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:43 00:00 04:48 +00:55 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:19 05:43 04:57 +00:22 04:48 +00:55
Running 2 05:21 11:02 05:08 +00:13 09:45 +01:17
Sled Push 02:23 16:23 02:32 -00:09 14:53 +01:30
Running 3 05:10 18:46 05:24 -00:14 17:25 +01:21
Sled Pull 04:26 23:56 05:13 -00:47 22:49 +01:07
Running 4 05:18 28:22 05:25 -00:07 28:02 +00:20
Burpees Broad Jump 05:10 33:40 05:21 -00:11 33:27 +00:13
Running 5 05:23 38:50 05:32 -00:09 38:48 +00:02
Rowing 05:24 44:13 05:12 +00:12 44:20 -00:07
Running 6 05:11 49:37 05:27 -00:16 49:32 +00:05
Farmers Carry 02:29 54:48 02:07 +00:22 54:59 -00:11
Running 7 05:22 57:17 05:25 -00:03 57:06 +00:11
Sandbag Lunges 05:28 01:02:39 04:18 +01:10 01:02:31 +00:08
Running 8 05:47 01:08:07 05:44 +00:03 01:06:49 +01:18
Wall Balls 03:45 01:13:54 04:19 -00:34 01:12:33 +01:21
Roxzone 05:22 01:22:53 06:01 -00:39 01:22:53
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Women

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Overall Performance:

Marlies Nijssen showcased an exceptional performance in the 2024 Rotterdam HYROX, finishing in the top 5% of her age group and overall participants. Her overall time of 01:22:53 is commendable, with a total running time that is slightly faster than average, indicating a balanced athlete profile with a slight inclination towards running. However, the initial running segments suggest Marlies started slower than average, which could imply a strategic approach or an area for improvement in pacing. Her strengths are evident in the sled push and pull, where she significantly outperformed the average, suggesting strong power and endurance.

Segments to Improve:

  • Sandbag Lunges: Marlies's performance in the sandbag lunges was significantly slower than average. To improve, she should focus on increasing lower body strength and endurance. Specific exercises like weighted lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and deadlifts can help build the required muscle groups. Practicing lunges with gradually increasing weight could also improve her efficiency and speed in this segment.
  • Ski Erg: To enhance her performance in the Ski Erg segment, Marlies should work on her upper body strength and cardio endurance. Incorporating interval training on the Ski Erg, coupled with strength training exercises such as pull-ups, bent-over rows, and lat pulldowns, will improve both her power and endurance.
  • Farmer's Carry: This segment requires grip strength as well as overall endurance. Grip strength exercises, such as dead hangs and farmer's walks with increasing weight, can be beneficial. Additionally, incorporating core stability exercises will help maintain form and efficiency over longer distances.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: To improve in this explosive and high-intensity segment, Marlies should focus on plyometric training. Exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and broad jumps will enhance her explosive power, while interval burpee sessions will increase her speed and endurance in performing burpees.
  • Rowing: Improving her rowing time could be achieved by focusing on technique and endurance. Rowing intervals at varying intensities, coupled with core strengthening exercises, will aid in developing a more powerful stroke. Technique drills focusing on the catch, drive, and recovery phases of rowing can also enhance efficiency.

Race Strategies:

  • Pacing: Marlies should work on her pacing strategy, especially at the start of the race. Implementing a more consistent pace from the beginning could help conserve energy for stronger finishes in each segment. Practicing pacing strategies during training runs, where she starts at her target race pace and gradually increases her speed, can help her body adapt.
  • Transitions (Roxzone): With a faster-than-average transition time, Marlies shows good potential in minimizing rest and improving transitions. Focusing on specific drills that mimic the quick change between running and strength exercises during her training can further enhance this ability. Practicing swift movements from one exercise to the next without sacrificing form or efficiency is critical.
  • Strength and Running Balance: Given her slightly better performance in running, Marlies should maintain her running training while placing a bit more emphasis on strength training. A balanced approach with an added focus on her weaker segments can transform her into a more well-rounded athlete. Implementing two to three strength-focused sessions a week, along with her regular running training, could achieve this balance.

By addressing these specific areas of improvement with targeted exercises, drills, and strategic adjustments, Marlies Nijssen has the potential to enhance her performance in future HYROX races significantly. It's important that these adjustments are made gradually to prevent overtraining and ensure a balanced improvement across all segments of the race.

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