Goossens Maarten
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 Goossens Maarten'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 Goossens Maarten'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 Goossens Maarten'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 Goossens Maarten'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
06:11.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
04:34
Potential Improvement
73.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Maarten Goossens delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race, finishing in the top 45% of all athletes and the top 44% in his age group. His overall time was 01:31:42, with a total running time of 00:42:47, indicating that he is 02:51 faster than the average runner. This suggests Maarten has a strong running profile, especially since his best running lap was an impressive 00:05:11. However, the data also indicates a need for improvement in strength-oriented exercises, as these areas saw a decline in performance. Notably, Maarten started strong in the initial running segments, maintaining a pace faster than average, which later slowed down, indicating a potential pacing strategy that might have been too aggressive at the beginning.
Segments to Improve
- Wall Balls: At 11:19, this segment was significantly slower than average. Focus on strength and endurance for wall balls by incorporating exercises such as medicine ball throws, squats, and shoulder presses. Practice technique by ensuring a proper squat form and efficient throw mechanics.
- Burpees Broad Jump: With a time of 06:14, this was 27 seconds slower than average. Improve explosiveness and efficiency with plyometric training, such as box jumps and explosive push-ups. Pay attention to maintaining a steady pace throughout the movement.
- Sandbag Lunges: At 05:36, slightly slower than average. Enhance muscular endurance and stability with weighted lunges and core strengthening exercises. Focus on improving balance and control during the lunge motion.
- Sled Pull: A time of 05:11 indicates room for improvement. Work on upper body strength and grip with rowing exercises and deadlifts. Practice sled pull techniques focusing on consistent pacing and posture.
- Rowing: At 05:14, this was slower than average. Incorporate interval training on the rowing machine to boost cardiovascular endurance and rowing efficiency. Work on technique to optimize stroke length and power.
- Ski Erg: At 04:47, 14 seconds slower than average. Focus on improving upper body and core strength with cable pulls and plank variations. Practice Ski Erg form to ensure smooth and powerful strokes.
Race Strategies
- Transition Efficiency: Despite a good Roxzone time, further minimizing transition times can lead to better overall performance. Practice quick transitions between exercises in training by simulating race conditions.
- Pacing Strategy: Given the strong start in the initial running segments, consider adopting a more consistent pace throughout the race to avoid early fatigue. Implement interval training to enhance pacing and energy management.
- Compromised Running Drills: Train for compromised running situations by combining running drills with strength exercises. For example, perform a running interval immediately after a strength set to simulate race conditions and improve recovery between segments.
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