Verhallen Gijs 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 593 similar athletes.

Season 23/24 2024 Rotterdam (2178) HYROX (1965) Men (1380) Verhallen Gijs

NED NED Flag Men 40-44 #165041 01:54:35 160th in AG | Top 87.0% 1241st | Top 89.9%

Performance Highlights

-03:34
52:28
Run Total
-00:25
06:34
Avg. Lap
+00:14
05:53
Best Lap
+04:31
52:45
Workout Total
+00:34
06:35
Avg. Workout
-00:59
09:24
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 593 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 593 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Verhallen Gijs'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 Verhallen Gijs'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 593 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 Verhallen Gijs'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 Verhallen Gijs'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 07:25. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

04:08 Potential Improvement 55.7% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 04:08 11:12 to 07:04 55.7%
Burpees Broad Jump 02:27 10:08 to 07:41 33.0%
Ski Erg 00:25 05:18 to 04:53 5.6%
Rowing 00:25 05:48 to 05:23 5.6%
Sled Push 00:00 03:57 to 03:57 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 06:35 to 06:35 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:07 to 02:07 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 07:40 to 07:40 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 52:28 to 52:28 0.0%

Splits Time

Verhallen Gijs Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 06:20 00:00 05:37 +00:43 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 05:18 06:20 04:51 +00:27 05:37 +00:43
Running 2 05:53 11:38 06:15 -00:22 10:28 +01:10
Sled Push 03:57 17:31 03:48 +00:09 16:43 +00:48
Running 3 06:00 21:28 07:01 -01:01 20:31 +00:57
Sled Pull 06:35 27:28 06:42 -00:07 27:32 -00:04
Running 4 06:37 34:03 06:56 -00:19 34:14 -00:11
Burpees Broad Jump 10:08 40:40 07:52 +02:16 41:10 -00:30
Running 5 06:43 50:48 07:21 -00:38 49:02 +01:46
Rowing 05:48 57:31 05:25 +00:23 56:23 +01:08
Running 6 06:40 01:03:19 07:01 -00:21 01:01:48 +01:31
Farmers Carry 02:07 01:09:59 02:52 -00:45 01:08:49 +01:10
Running 7 06:48 01:12:06 07:03 -00:15 01:11:41 +00:25
Sandbag Lunges 11:12 01:18:54 07:18 +03:54 01:18:44 +00:10
Running 8 07:32 01:30:06 08:44 -01:12 01:26:02 +04:04
Wall Balls 07:40 01:37:38 09:26 -01:46 01:34:46 +02:52
Roxzone 09:24 01:54:35 10:23 -00:59 01:54:35
Based on 593 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Gijs Verhallen demonstrated a strong runner profile in the 2024 Rotterdam HYROX race, finishing in the top 63% of all athletes and top 59% in his age group. Notably, his total running time was 03:46 faster than average, indicating a strong running ability. However, his performance in strength-focused segments such as the Sandbag Lunges and Burpees Broad Jump suggests room for improvement in strength and power exercises. His pacing started slower than average in the first running segment but improved significantly in the subsequent runs, suggesting an initial underestimation of his running capability or a strategic conservation of energy. The Roxzone time was faster than average, indicating efficient transitions but still with potential for improvement in overall fitness to elevate his performance further.

Segments to Improve:

  • Sandbag Lunges: Gijs's performance in Sandbag Lunges was significantly slower than average, indicating a need to improve lower body strength and endurance. Recommended exercises include weighted lunges, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats. Focus on increasing weight gradually and maintaining proper form to build both strength and stability. Incorporating plyometric exercises like jump squats can also improve power for more explosive movements.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was another area of weakness, suggesting a need for enhanced explosive power and stamina. Recommended drills include practicing burpees with an emphasis on the jump's length and height, plyometric push-ups, and box jumps to build explosive power. Interval training with high-intensity burpees and short rest periods can also improve endurance and efficiency in this exercise.
  • Strength and Power Development: Overall, the strength-focused segments indicated a need for a more comprehensive strength training regimen. Incorporating compound lifts such as deadlifts, squats, and bench presses can build foundational strength, while Olympic lifts (like the clean and jerk) can enhance power and explosive movement. Resistance training should be balanced with mobility work to prevent injuries and ensure optimal performance.

Race Strategies:

  • Warm-Up Properly: A comprehensive warm-up focusing on dynamic stretches and light cardio can prepare the muscles for the varied demands of HYROX races, potentially improving initial running segments and overall performance.
  • Pacing Strategy: Given Gijs's strong running capabilities, a more aggressive start in the running segments could be beneficial. However, this should be balanced with maintaining enough energy for strength-focused exercises. Practicing pacing in training, with simulations of the race's sequence of exercises, can help find the right balance.
  • Transition Efficiency: Although Gijs's Roxzone time was better than average, further minimizing transition times can improve overall performance. Practice quick transitions between running and strength exercises in training, focusing on reducing rest time and maintaining a high heart rate can enhance both fitness and transition efficiency.
  • Strength Endurance: Integrating circuit training that combines strength exercises with minimal rest will improve strength endurance, crucial for maintaining performance in strength segments later in the race. This should include exercises mimicking race day challenges to adapt the body and mind to the race's demands.

Improving strength, power, and endurance through targeted exercises and adjusting racing and pacing strategies based on his runner profile can significantly enhance Gijs Verhallen's future HYROX performances. Balancing his evident running strength with improved performance in strength-focused segments will be key to ascending in the overall and age group rankings.

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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