Verhaar Paul
Hyrox Result
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 Verhaar Paul'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 Verhaar Paul'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 Verhaar Paul'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 Verhaar Paul'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
04:48.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:46
Potential Improvement
36.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Paul Verhaar, competing in the HYROX event in the 45-49 age group, demonstrated a commendable performance, securing an overall rank of 1218, placing him in the top 39% of all athletes. Within his age category, he ranked 69th, putting him in the top 29%. His overall completion time was 01:28:04.
An analysis of his performance indicates that Paul exhibits a hybrid profile, with a slight edge in strength-based events but with room for improvement in running endurance. His total running time was 00:44:12, which is 00:06 slower than the average, suggesting a need to enhance his running performance. Early in his race, he started strong, especially in Running 1, where he was significantly faster than the average, indicating perhaps a slightly too fast start that might have contributed to slower segments later.
Segments to Improve
- Sandbag Lunges: This was the segment with the most significant gap, clocking 01:31 slower than average. To improve:
- Focus on leg strength and endurance through exercises like lunges with weights, Bulgarian split squats, and step-ups.
- Enhance core stability with planks and Russian twists to maintain form when fatigued.
- Practice compromised running drills to simulate fatigue after strength exercises.
- Wall Balls: Paul was 00:04 slower than average. To enhance performance:
- Work on shoulder endurance with exercises like overhead presses and kettlebell swings.
- Improve explosive power with box jumps and medicine ball slams.
- Focus on breathing techniques to maintain efficiency during repetitive movements.
- Sled Push: This segment was 00:25 slower than average. Suggested improvements include:
- Build lower body and core strength with sled pushes, front squats, and deadlifts.
- Incorporate interval training with short, intense bursts of sled work.
- Practice simulated race conditions to improve transition from running to pushing.
Race Strategies
- Pacing: Start with a more controlled pace to conserve energy for later segments. Use initial runs to gauge energy levels rather than sprinting from the start.
- Transition Efficiency: Focus on smooth transitions between segments, minimizing time spent in the Roxzone. Practice transitioning from running to various exercises to reduce downtime.
- Energy Management: Implement a strategy for nutrition and hydration before and during the race to maintain energy levels, especially during strength-heavy segments.
- Pre-Race Preparation: Develop a warm-up routine that primes both cardiovascular and muscular systems for the diverse demands of a HYROX race.
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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