Van Gulik Aaron
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 Gulik Aaron'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 Gulik Aaron'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 Gulik Aaron'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 Gulik Aaron'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
06:26.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:12
Potential Improvement
49.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Aaron Van Gulik delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Amsterdam HYROX race, achieving an overall rank of 1441 out of 3118 participants, placing him in the top 46%. Within his age group (35-39), he ranked 267 out of 555 athletes, positioning him in the top 48%. His overall time was 01:32:15.
Aaron's total running time of 00:42:45 was notably 03:11 faster than the average, indicating a strong runner profile. His best running lap was 00:05:20. However, his initial running segments suggest that he might have started too fast, with the first segment being 01:25 faster than average. This indicates a need to manage pacing more effectively at the start.
With excellent Roxzone management, being 01:39 faster than average, Aaron efficiently handled transitions and maintained overall fitness. However, areas such as strength exercises, particularly Burpees Broad Jump and Sandbag Lunges, appear to be where significant time was lost.
Segments to Improve
- Burpees Broad Jump: Aaron was 02:59 slower than average. To improve, focus on explosive strength and endurance. Exercises: Box jumps, burpee variations with added resistance, and plyometric drills. Techniques: Practice consistent pacing during the burpees, focusing on maintaining momentum.
- Sandbag Lunges: 01:53 slower than average. Work on lower body strength and stability. Exercises: Weighted lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and core stability exercises. Techniques: Train with varied weights to simulate race conditions and improve balance.
- Farmers Carry: Aaron was 00:25 slower. Improve grip strength and endurance. Exercises: Farmers walks with heavier weights, grip strengtheners, and forearm workouts. Techniques: Focus on posture and breathing to maintain speed and efficiency.
- Wall Balls: Though slightly faster than average, there is room for improvement. Focus on shoulder endurance and leg power. Exercises: Overhead presses, squat-to-press, and wall ball throws with varied weights. Techniques: Work on a consistent throw rhythm and efficient catching technique.
Race Strategies
- Pacing: Begin with a more conservative pace to avoid burnout. Focus on maintaining a steady speed, especially in the initial running segments, to conserve energy for later stages.
- Transition Efficiency: Continue to leverage the strong Roxzone performance by practicing quick transitions in training. Use time trials to simulate race conditions and improve transition time further.
- Compromised Running: Train running segments immediately after strength exercises to adapt to compromised running scenarios. This includes running drills after performing exercises like sled push/pull and burpees to simulate race fatigue.
- Strength-Endurance Balance: While Aaron exhibits a runner’s advantage, incorporating more strength-based workouts will enhance overall performance. Focus on high-rep strength exercises to improve muscular endurance.
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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