Van Gessel Martijn
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 Van Gessel Martijn'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 Gessel Martijn'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 Gessel Martijn'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 Gessel Martijn'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
07:31.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
07:31
Potential Improvement
100.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Martijn Van Gessel delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race. His overall rank was 721 out of 3118 athletes, placing him in the top 23%, and he ranked 108th in his age group of 40-44, securing a spot in the top 25%. Martijn excelled particularly in strength-based segments, such as the Sled Push and Sled Pull, where he ranked impressively high. However, his overall running time was 6:03 slower than the average, indicating that running is a key area for improvement. The significant time loss in the running segments suggests that his profile leans more toward strength rather than running. Additionally, his initial running segments were faster than average, indicating a tendency to start too fast, which may have impacted subsequent performance.
Segments to Improve
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Running Segments:
Martijn's total running time was notably slower than average, particularly during Running 4, where he lost significant time. To enhance running efficiency and endurance, the following strategies are recommended:
- Interval Training: Incorporate high-intensity interval runs to improve speed and cardiovascular endurance. Start with 1-minute sprints followed by 2 minutes of jogging, repeating for 20-30 minutes.
- Long Slow Distance Runs (LSD): Schedule weekly long runs at a comfortable pace to build aerobic capacity and stamina.
- Hill Repeats: Include uphill sprints to increase strength and power. Perform 6-8 repeats on a moderate incline, focusing on explosive effort.
- Form Drills: Focus on maintaining an upright posture, engaging the core, and utilizing a quick cadence to enhance running efficiency.
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Transition (Roxzone):
While Martijn's Roxzone time was faster than average, further improvement could optimize his race performance by minimizing transition times:
- Transition Practice: Simulate race day transitions during training sessions to become more efficient and reduce downtime.
- Cross-Training: Enhance overall fitness with activities like cycling or swimming to improve cardiovascular endurance without additional running strain.
Race Strategies
- Balanced Pacing: Start the race at a sustainable pace to conserve energy for later stages. Avoid the tendency to sprint at the beginning.
- Energy Management: Focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout, especially after strength exercises like the Sled Push and Sled Pull, where the muscles are fatigued.
- Nutrition and Hydration: Ensure adequate fueling and hydration leading up to and during the race to maintain energy levels and prevent fatigue.
- Mental Focus: Develop a race-day mindset to stay focused during transitions and running segments, reducing the urge to rest or slow down unnecessarily.
Race History
Explore your race history splits in detail below.
The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split.
This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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