Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Amsterdam 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.
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 Brinkhuijsen Sander'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 Brinkhuijsen Sander'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 Brinkhuijsen Sander'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 Brinkhuijsen Sander'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
05:52.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Sander Brinkhuijsen demonstrated a solid performance at the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race, finishing in the top 61% overall and top 55% in his age group. His total running time was slightly slower than average, indicating potential for improvement in his running capabilities. Although he showed strength in segments like the Sled Push and Sled Pull, his overall profile suggests a hybrid athlete with room for growth in both running and strength components. His pacing strategy was slightly inconsistent, with slower initial running segments, indicating a need for better pacing to avoid fatigue in later stages.
Segments to Improve
Total Running Time: Sander's total running time was 02:08 slower than the average. To enhance his running performance, he should incorporate interval training and tempo runs into his routine. Suggested exercises: 400m repeats at a fast pace with 1-minute rest, and 20-minute tempo runs at a pace slightly faster than his race pace.
Burpees Broad Jump: With a time of 00:07:23, this segment was 00:28 slower than average. Focus on dynamic plyometric drills to improve explosive power and efficiency. Suggested exercises: Box jumps, burpee variations, and bounding exercises.
Farmers Carry: His performance here was 00:49 slower than average. Incorporate grip strength and core stability exercises. Suggested exercises: Farmers walk with progressively heavier weights, and static holds for grip strength.
Wall Balls: This segment was only 00:01 slower than average, but still shows room for improvement. Focus on leg endurance and upper body strength. Suggested exercises: Wall ball throws with varying weights, and squat-to-press combinations.
Sandbag Lunges: At 00:06:44, this was 00:11 slower than average. Enhance leg strength and balance. Suggested exercises: Bulgarian split squats, and weighted lunges with sandbags.
Race Strategies
Pacing Strategy: Start the race at a controlled pace to conserve energy for later segments, preventing fatigue from setting in too early. Implement negative split training where the second half of the run is faster than the first.
Transition Efficiency: Focus on reducing time spent in the roxzone by practicing quick transitions between exercises and running. Set up transition drills during training to simulate race conditions.
Compromised Running: Train to run effectively immediately after strength exercises. Practice running drills post high-intensity strength workouts to acclimate the body to transitioning between different exertion types.
Nutrition and Hydration: Ensure a well-balanced nutrition plan leading up to the race and implement a hydration strategy to maintain energy levels and prevent cramps during the event.