Verhage Otto
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 Verhage Otto'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 Verhage Otto'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 Verhage Otto'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 Verhage Otto'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
04:33.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:21
Potential Improvement
29.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Otto Verhage delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox event, ranking in the top 19% overall and top 20% within his age group. His total running time was notably faster than average, suggesting a strong runner profile. Otto's pacing was balanced, neither starting too fast nor too slow, although his initial running segment was impressively fast. This indicates a potential for higher endurance and stamina, which he can leverage further. However, his strength segments, such as the Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls, reveal opportunities for improvement, indicating a need to focus on strength training to complement his strong running ability.
Segments to Improve
- Burpees Broad Jump: Otto's time here was significantly slower than average.
- Training Strategies: Focus on plyometric exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and explosive push-ups to improve explosive power and agility. Incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to simulate race conditions.
- Technique Improvement: Work on transitioning smoothly between the burpee and jump phases. Drills that emphasize quick transitions can help reduce time.
- Wall Balls: This segment also showed considerable room for improvement.
- Training Strategies: Incorporate wall ball-specific workouts, focusing on maintaining consistent form and rhythm. Include exercises like thrusters and overhead presses to build shoulder and leg strength.
- Technique Improvement: Practice maintaining consistent breathing and focus on the depth of the squat to maximize power generation.
- Sandbag Lunges: Slightly slower times suggest a need for improved strength and balance.
- Training Strategies: Implement lunges with varying weights, including sandbags, to build functional strength. Balance drills, such as single-leg deadlifts, can improve stability.
- Technique Improvement: Focus on maintaining an upright torso and ensuring knee alignment over the toes to prevent injury and improve efficiency.
Race Strategies
- Transition Efficiency (Roxzone): Improve transition times by practicing swift equipment handling and maintaining a steady pace between zones. Simulate race conditions during training to enhance overall efficiency.
- Pacing Strategy: Given his strong running times, Otto should aim to conserve energy during the initial running segments and channel it into strength-based exercises. This balance will help maintain an even performance across the entire race.
- Compromised Running Drills: Train for scenarios where Otto will have to run immediately after strength-intensive exercises. Incorporate compromised running drills, where he alternates between strength exercises and short bursts of running, to adapt to the fatigue and develop resilience.
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