Smit Lars
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 Smit Lars'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 Smit Lars'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 Smit Lars'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 Smit Lars'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
04:05.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:48
Potential Improvement
44.1%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Lars Smit delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox event, securing an overall rank of 519, placing him in the top 16% of all competitors. Within his age group (35-39), he ranked 105th, marking him in the top 18%. His overall time of 01:17:05 was bolstered by a strong running performance, with a total running time of 00:37:54, which is 01:16 faster than the average. This indicates a strong runner profile. Despite the strong running segments, some strength and technique-based events, notably Wall Balls and Farmers Carry, presented challenges. Lars started the race very strong, evidenced by his exceptional Running 1 segment, suggesting a tendency to start fast.
Segments to Improve
- Wall Balls: Lars was 01:12 slower than average and placed in the 89th percentile. Improvement Strategies:
- Form Refinement: Focus on maintaining a consistent depth in squats and a smooth transition from squat to throw.
- Drills: Incorporate wall ball drills with varied weights to improve endurance and power.
- Exercises: Include thrusters and overhead presses in workouts to enhance shoulder strength and stamina.
- Roxzone: With a time of 00:06:17, Lars was 00:44 slower than average. Improvement Strategies:
- Transition Drills: Practice quick transitions between exercises to reduce rest periods in the Roxzone.
- Fitness Enhancement: Engage in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to improve overall fitness and recovery speed.
- Farmers Carry: Lars was 00:27 slower than average, placing him in the 91st percentile. Improvement Strategies:
- Grip Strength: Perform exercises like dead hangs and grip squeezes to enhance grip endurance.
- Core Stability: Incorporate planks and side planks to improve core strength, aiding in better posture during the carry.
- Sandbag Lunges: 00:15 slower than average and 68th percentile suggests room for improvement. Improvement Strategies:
- Lunge Technique: Focus on maintaining knee alignment over the ankle and a stable core.
- Exercises: Add weighted lunges and Bulgarian split squats to build leg strength.
- Rowing: 00:17 slower than average. Improvement Strategies:
- Technique Drills: Work on stroke efficiency and power application.
- Strength Training: Incorporate bent-over rows and seated rows to enhance back strength.
Race Strategies
- Pacing: Maintain a consistent pace throughout the race to conserve energy for segments requiring strength.
- Focus on Transitions: Reduce time spent in the Roxzone by practicing swift transitions between exercises.
- Prioritize Strength Endurance: Given Lars's strong running performance, balancing it with improved strength endurance can lead to overall performance enhancement.
- Pre-race Preparation: Engage in dynamic warm-ups and specific mobility exercises to ensure readiness for strength-based segments.
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