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.
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 Van Den Brandt Nick'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 Van Den Brandt Nick'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 Van Den Brandt Nick'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 Van Den Brandt Nick'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
03:42.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Nick Van Den Brandt delivered a solid performance in the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race, ranking in the top 53% overall and top 58% in his age group. Notably, Nick displayed strong capabilities in segments like the Sled Push and Farmers Carry, indicating a balanced strength profile. However, his total running time was slower than average, suggesting that running strength is an area for potential improvement. Nick started the race with a notably fast pace, especially in Running 1, but his pace slowed significantly by Running 8, indicating potential early race fatigue or pacing issues. Overall, Nick shows a hybrid profile with strengths in both running and strength segments but could benefit from targeted improvements in endurance and pacing strategy.
Segments to Improve
Total Running Time: Nick's total running time was slower than average, impacting his overall race performance.
Focus on interval training to enhance speed and endurance over long distances. Incorporate sessions of 800m repeats with short rest periods to build sustained speed.
Include tempo runs to improve lactate threshold, allowing Nick to maintain a faster pace without fatigue.
Wall Balls: This segment was significantly slower than average, suggesting room for improvement in strength endurance.
Work on wall ball technique, focusing on depth and explosiveness in squats. Use lighter medicine balls initially to perfect form before progressing to heavier weights.
Introduce sets of high-rep wall balls in training to build endurance, ensuring consistent pacing and breathing techniques are maintained.
Roxzone: Time spent in Roxzone was slightly slower than average, indicating a need for better transitions.
Practice transition drills to minimize downtime between exercise zones. This includes fast and efficient movement techniques from one station to another.
Increase overall cardiovascular fitness to reduce recovery time needed between segments.
Running 8: Significantly slower than average, possibly due to fatigue.
Incorporate long runs with varied paces to build endurance, focusing on maintaining form and energy in the latter stages of the run.
Simulate race conditions in training by performing compromised running drills, such as running after strength exercises, to replicate fatigue.
Race Strategies
Pacing Strategy: Begin the race at a more conservative pace to maintain energy levels for later segments. Nick's rapid start may have contributed to fatigue, so implementing a steady, controlled pace early on could result in improved overall performance.
Hydration and Nutrition: Ensure adequate hydration and nutrition leading up to the race to support energy levels throughout. Consider small carbohydrate-rich snacks or energy gels during the race to prevent a mid-race energy drop.
Pre-Race Warm-Up: Implement a thorough warm-up routine focusing on dynamic exercises to prepare the body for high-intensity efforts and enhance initial performance.