Schaap Robin
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.
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 Schaap Robin'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 Schaap Robin'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 Schaap Robin'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 Schaap Robin'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
06:14.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
04:10
Potential Improvement
66.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Robin Schaap's performance in the 2024 Rotterdam Hyrox race places him solidly in the top half of competitors both overall and within his age group, indicating a commendable level of fitness and dedication to the sport. His overall time of 01:36:37, with a total running time significantly slower than the average, suggests that Robin has a stronger inclination towards the strength-based segments of the race. Notably, his exceptional performances in the Sled Push, Sled Pull, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls segments underscore his strength capabilities. Conversely, the total running time indicates room for improvement in his running efficiency and stamina. The pacing analysis suggests that Robin may have started the runs slightly too fast, as evidenced by progressively slower times in later running segments compared to the average.
Segments to Improve:
- Total Running Time: With a total running time slower than average, focusing on endurance and speed training is crucial. Interval training, incorporating both short sprints and longer tempo runs, can enhance both speed and running economy. Additionally, incorporating hill repeats will build strength and power, directly translating to improved running performance.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment indicates a need for improved explosive power and efficiency. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and squat jumps, will increase explosive strength, while practicing burpees with a focus on form and minimizing ground contact time will enhance efficiency.
- Farmers Carry: The slower time suggests grip strength and core stability could be limiting factors. Incorporating grip strength exercises (e.g., dead hangs and farmers walks with progressively heavier weights) and core strengthening workouts will be beneficial. Additionally, practicing the farmers carry with attention to posture and efficient weight distribution can improve times.
- Roxzone: The slightly faster time in the Roxzone indicates less rest and quicker transitions than average, but there is still room for improvement. Simulating race conditions by practicing quick transitions between exercises in training sessions will help reduce Roxzone times further.
Race Strategies:
- Start Conservatively: Given the indication of starting runs too fast, a more conservative start will preserve energy for maintaining a stronger pace in the latter stages of the race and for performing strength-based segments more effectively.
- Segment-Specific Warm-Ups: Before the race, perform dynamic stretches and light, segment-specific exercises (e.g., a short run, a few light sled pushes/pulls) to prepare the body for the specific demands of each segment.
- Transition Practice: Incorporate transition drills into training to minimize Roxzone times. This includes setting up a mock course with short runs between exercise stations and practicing quick switches between running and strength exercises.
- Mental Preparation: Mental rehearsal of the race, focusing on maintaining form and pacing through each segment, can help improve performance. Visualization techniques and setting mini-goals for each part of the race can also keep focus and motivation high.
By focusing on these identified areas of improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, Robin Schaap has a strong opportunity to enhance his performance in future events. Balancing his evident strength capabilities with improved running efficiency and strategic race planning will be key to climbing the ranks in his age group and overall standings.
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