De Groot Niels
Performance Analysis
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.
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 De Groot Niels'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 Niels'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 De Groot Niels'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 De Groot Niels'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
06:01.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:55
Potential Improvement
31.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Niels De Groot delivered a solid performance, ranking in the top 56% overall and within the top 45% of his age group. His total running time was notably strong, being 3:54 faster than the average, indicating a runner profile. This suggests that he can further enhance his performance by focusing on strength-based exercises. The initial laps (Running 1 to Running 4) reveal that Niels started with a strong pace, particularly excelling in Running 1 with a 10th percentile rank. However, his pace slightly slowed as the race progressed, which is common when transitioning from running to strength exercises.
Segments to Improve
- Burpees Broad Jump: Niels was 1:47 slower than average. Focus on plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and burpee variations, to improve explosive power and endurance. Practice high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to boost overall stamina and efficiency in this segment.
- Sandbag Lunges: Being 1:25 slower than average suggests a need for strength and balance improvement. Incorporate sandbag training into workouts, focusing on lunges and squats. Core stability exercises like planks and Russian twists can also aid in improving balance and form.
- Sled Pull: This segment was 1:04 slower than average. Improve upper body and core strength with exercises like seated rows, lat pull-downs, and deadlifts. Practice sled pulls using varying weights to simulate race conditions.
- Roxzone: With a 16-second slower transition time, Niels can benefit from practicing transitions between exercises. Implement drills that simulate race transitions to reduce rest time and enhance overall fitness.
- Farmers Carry: 51 seconds slower than average indicates a need for grip and core strength. Incorporate farmers walks, dead hangs, and core exercises like weighted carries to build endurance.
- Rowing: Improve technique and endurance with interval training on the rowing machine. Focus on form, particularly extending the legs fully and pulling powerfully with the arms.
Race Strategies
- Pacing: Maintain a steady pace throughout the race. Avoid starting too fast, which can lead to fatigue in later stages. Use the first lap as a warm-up to settle into a sustainable pace.
- Transition Efficiency: Practice quick transitions between running and exercises. Minimize rest in the Roxzone by preparing mentally and physically for the next segment during the last meters of the current one.
- Compromised Running: After strength exercises, focus on maintaining running form. Practice compromised running drills, where running is done immediately after strength exercises, to simulate race conditions.
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