Smids Dani
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 Smids Dani'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 Smids Dani'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 Smids Dani'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 Smids Dani'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
06:25.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
06:16
Potential Improvement
97.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Dani Smids delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox event, ranking in the top 47% both overall and within his age group. His overall time of 01:33:10 showcases his competitive nature in this challenging event. Despite a generally solid performance, Dani's total running time was slower than average by 04:47, indicating a need for improvement in running endurance and speed. His exceptional strength is evident from his outstanding performance in strength-based exercises such as the Sled Push, Burpees Broad Jump, Farmers Carry, and Wall Balls, where he ranked in the top percentiles. However, his pacing strategy could be refined, as he began the race with a strong Running 1 split but progressively slowed down in subsequent running segments, suggesting a potential early pace that was too fast to maintain.
Segments to Improve
- Running: Dani's running times, especially from Running 4 onward, were noticeably slower than average. To enhance his running performance:
- Endurance Training: Incorporate longer, steady-paced runs (45-60 minutes) twice a week to build aerobic capacity.
- Interval Training: Implement high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions such as 400m repeats at a fast pace with rest intervals to improve speed and recovery.
- Compromised Running Drills: Practice running immediately after strength exercises to simulate race conditions, such as sled pushes or burpees followed by a 1-mile run.
- Roxzone Transitions: Dani's Roxzone time was slower than average, suggesting room for improvement in transitions between exercises:
- Efficiency Drills: Practice quick transitions in training by setting up stations with minimal rest between exercises to simulate race conditions.
- Conditioning Circuits: Use circuits that combine cardio and strength to improve overall fitness and reduce fatigue during transitions.
Race Strategies
- Manage Pacing: Start the race at a sustainable pace instead of a fast initial burst. Aim to maintain a consistent speed across all running segments to avoid late-race fatigue.
- Transition Efficiency: Focus on minimizing time spent in Roxzone by preparing mentally for the next exercise while completing the current one, and practicing quick equipment setups and handoffs during training.
- Strength-Endurance Balance: Continue leveraging your strength in exercises like sleds and wall balls, but work on quick recovery to transition smoothly into running segments.
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