Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2018 Essen 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.
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.
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.
This section showcases the entire De Groot Benjamin'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 De Groot Benjamin's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.
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 De Groot Benjamin'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.
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 De Groot Benjamin'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 02:58. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
| Splits | Potential Improvement | Time | Focus During Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run Total | 01:39 | 45:45 to 44:06 | 55.6% |
| Ski Erg | 00:31 | 05:01 to 04:30 | 17.4% |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 00:25 | 06:00 to 05:35 | 14.0% |
| Sled Pull | 00:23 | 05:27 to 05:04 | 12.9% |
| Sled Push | 00:00 | 02:21 to 02:21 | 0.0% |
| Rowing | 00:00 | 04:46 to 04:46 | 0.0% |
| Farmers Carry | 00:00 | 02:09 to 02:09 | 0.0% |
| Sandbag Lunges | 00:00 | 04:03 to 04:03 | 0.0% |
| Wall Balls | 00:00 | 06:26 to 06:26 | 0.0% |
| De Groot Benjamin | Perfect Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splits | Total | Average | Total | |
| Running 1 | 04:44 | 00:00 | 04:48 -00:04 | 00:00 +00:00 |
| Ski Erg | 05:01 | 04:44 | 04:32 +00:29 | 04:48 -00:04 |
| Running 2 | 05:14 | 09:45 | 05:13 +00:01 | 09:20 +00:25 |
| Sled Push | 02:21 | 14:59 | 03:06 -00:45 | 14:33 +00:26 |
| Running 3 | 05:45 | 17:20 | 05:42 +00:03 | 17:39 -00:19 |
| Sled Pull | 05:27 | 23:05 | 05:18 +00:09 | 23:21 -00:16 |
| Running 4 | 05:51 | 28:32 | 05:40 +00:11 | 28:39 -00:07 |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 06:00 | 34:23 | 05:53 +00:07 | 34:19 +00:04 |
| Running 5 | 06:09 | 40:23 | 05:52 +00:17 | 40:12 +00:11 |
| Rowing | 04:46 | 46:32 | 04:56 -00:10 | 46:04 +00:28 |
| Running 6 | 05:53 | 51:18 | 05:42 +00:11 | 51:00 +00:18 |
| Farmers Carry | 02:09 | 57:11 | 02:19 -00:10 | 56:42 +00:29 |
| Running 7 | 05:59 | 59:20 | 05:41 +00:18 | 59:01 +00:19 |
| Sandbag Lunges | 04:03 | 01:05:19 | 05:32 -01:29 | 01:04:42 +00:37 |
| Running 8 | 06:13 | 01:09:22 | 06:26 -00:13 | 01:10:14 -00:52 |
| Wall Balls | 06:26 | 01:15:35 | 07:07 -00:41 | 01:16:40 -01:05 |
| Roxzone | 09:21 | 01:31:22 | 07:35 +01:46 | 01:31:22 |
In terms of his profile, Benjamin's total running time of 00:45:45 indicates that he is more focused on strength rather than running. Although his running time is 02:11 slower than the average for his finish time, it is important to note that his overall rank and age group rank are still impressive. However, improving his running performance could potentially lead to even better results.
Training strategy: Incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts to improve cardiovascular endurance and conditioning. Implement specific transition drills to practice quick and efficient movement between exercises.
2. Ski Erg: Benjamin's split time for the Ski Erg is 00:05:01, which is 00:30 slower than the average. This suggests that he may need to work on his technique and conditioning for this exercise.
Training strategy: Include regular Ski Erg sessions in training to improve technique and build endurance specific to this exercise. Focus on maintaining a steady pace and efficient movement throughout the duration.
3. Burpees Broad Jump: Benjamin's split time for the Burpees Broad Jump is 00:06:00, which is 00:29 slower than the average. This indicates that he may need to work on his explosiveness and efficiency in this exercise.
Training strategy: Incorporate plyometric exercises such as box jumps, explosive push-ups, and squat jumps to improve power and explosiveness. Practice burpees with a focus on efficiency and speed, ensuring proper form and technique.
4. Running 5 and Running 7: Benjamin's split times for Running 5 (00:06:09) and Running 7 (00:05:59) are both slower than the average by 00:18. This suggests that he may need to work on his running speed and endurance.
Training strategy: Implement interval training sessions to improve running speed and endurance. Include tempo runs, hill sprints, and fartlek training to challenge and improve running performance.
Best Lap:
Benjamin's best running lap time of 00:04:44 is only 00:04 slower than the average. This indicates that his running pace is relatively consistent and competitive compared to other athletes. However, to further improve his overall running performance, he can focus on increasing his running speed and endurance through targeted training.
In conclusion, Benjamin De Groot had a strong performance in the 2018 Essen Hyrox race, placing in the top 19% overall and in his age group. To improve his performance, he should focus on improving his running speed and endurance, as well as reducing transition times. Implementing targeted training strategies, specific exercises, and form corrections will help him enhance his performance in these areas. With continued dedication and training, Benjamin has the potential to achieve even better results in future races.
| Similar Athletes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandas Thomas | 2024 Glasgow | 01:31:29 | |
| Keenan Daniel | 2023 Los Angeles | 01:31:30 | |
| Bueno Aristizabal Gonzalo | 2023 Barcelona | 01:31:28 | |
| Falk Eike | 2022 Hamburg | 01:30:52 | |
| Hussein Karim | 2024 Melbourne | 01:31:52 | |
| Petereit Lukas | 2023 Hannover | 01:31:20 | |
| Hall Christopher | 2024 Amsterdam | 01:31:14 | |
| Turner Sam | 2023 London | 01:31:07 | |
| Indset Tor Inge | 2023 Amsterdam | 01:31:13 | |
| Murphy Cian | 2024 Malaga | 01:31:11 | |
| Other Results from this athlete | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Essen | 01:22:41 | |
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