Season 22/23 2023 Rotterdam (938) HYROX (865) Men (575) Van De Casteel Alex

Van De Casteel Alex Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 Rotterdam 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.

Performance Highlights

NED NED Flag Men 45-49 #114014 01:25:24 19th in AG | Top 38.0% 229th | Top 39.8%
-01:29
40:59
Run Total
-00:10
05:08
Avg. Lap
-01:17
03:15
Best Lap
+01:39
37:47
Workout Total
+00:12
04:43
Avg. Workout
-00:10
06:42
Roxzone

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 De Casteel Alex'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 De Casteel Alex'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 De Casteel Alex'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 De Casteel Alex'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 03:57. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:29 Potential Improvement 37.6% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 01:29 06:17 to 04:48 37.6%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:06 06:04 to 04:58 27.8%
Wall Balls 00:50 06:51 to 06:01 21.1%
Sled Pull 00:22 04:58 to 04:36 9.3%
Farmers Carry 00:06 02:08 to 02:02 2.5%
Sled Push 00:04 02:45 to 02:41 1.7%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:10 to 04:10 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:34 to 04:34 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 40:59 to 40:59 0.0%

Splits Time

Van De Casteel Alex Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:15 00:00 04:36 -01:21 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:10 03:15 04:26 -00:16 04:36 -01:21
Running 2 04:40 07:25 04:56 -00:16 09:02 -01:37
Sled Push 02:45 12:05 02:53 -00:08 13:58 -01:53
Running 3 04:58 14:50 05:22 -00:24 16:51 -02:01
Sled Pull 04:58 19:48 04:55 +00:03 22:13 -02:25
Running 4 05:09 24:46 05:20 -00:11 27:08 -02:22
Burpees Broad Jump 06:04 29:55 05:18 +00:46 32:28 -02:33
Running 5 05:32 35:59 05:30 +00:02 37:46 -01:47
Rowing 04:34 41:31 04:49 -00:15 43:16 -01:45
Running 6 05:34 46:05 05:22 +00:12 48:05 -02:00
Farmers Carry 02:08 51:39 02:11 -00:03 53:27 -01:48
Running 7 05:40 53:47 05:21 +00:19 55:38 -01:51
Sandbag Lunges 06:17 59:27 05:06 +01:11 01:00:59 -01:32
Running 8 06:16 01:05:44 05:57 +00:19 01:06:05 -00:21
Wall Balls 06:51 01:12:00 06:30 +00:21 01:12:02 -00:02
Roxzone 06:42 01:25:24 06:52 -00:10 01:25:24
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


Alex Van De Casteel performed well in the HYROX race in Rotterdam, ranking in the top 26% of all athletes and in the top 24% of his age group. His overall time of 01:25:24 was commendable, with a total running time of 00:40:59, which was 18 seconds faster than the average. This suggests that he has a good running profile and should continue to focus on improving his running abilities.

Segments to Improve


1. Sandbag Lunges:
Alex lost significant time in the Sandbag Lunges segment, being 01:14 slower than the average. To improve in this area, he should focus on building strength and endurance in his legs and core. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts can help improve his leg strength. Additionally, implementing sandbag lunges in his training routine will allow him to practice the specific movement and improve his efficiency.

2. Burpees Broad Jump:
Another segment where Alex struggled was the Burpees Broad Jump, being 01:06 slower than the average. To enhance his performance in this segment, he should focus on improving his explosive power and cardiovascular endurance. Exercises such as plyometric push-ups, box jumps, and burpees can help improve his explosive power. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into his training routine will also improve his cardiovascular endurance.

3. Running 7:
Alex lost valuable time in Running 7, being 00:18 slower than the average. To improve his running performance, he should focus on increasing his speed and endurance. Implementing interval training, such as sprints and tempo runs, will help improve his speed. Long-distance runs and hill training will enhance his endurance. Additionally, ensuring proper running form, such as maintaining a tall posture and proper foot strike, will also contribute to improved running performance.

4. Wall Balls:
Alex was 00:17 slower than the average in the Wall Balls segment. To improve in this area, he should focus on building strength and endurance in his upper body and core. Exercises such as wall sits, overhead presses, and planks will help improve his upper body strength. Implementing wall ball exercises in his training routine will allow him to practice the specific movement and improve his efficiency.

5. Running 6 and Running 8:
Alex lost time in both Running 6 and Running 8 segments, being 00:12 and 00:11 slower than the average, respectively. To improve his running performance in these segments, he should continue to focus on increasing his speed and endurance, as mentioned earlier.

Strategies


During the race, Alex should focus on maintaining a steady pace and avoid starting too fast, as this can lead to fatigue later on. It is important for him to find a balance between pushing himself and conserving energy for the later segments. Proper pacing will help him maintain consistency throughout the race and minimize time lost in specific segments.

Additionally, he should pay attention to his transitions in the roxzone, aiming to minimize rest time and optimize his overall fitness. Incorporating specific transition drills in his training routine, such as practicing quick equipment changes and efficient movement between exercises, will help improve his transition times.

Overall, Alex Van De Casteel performed well in the HYROX race in Rotterdam. By focusing on improving specific segments and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, he can further enhance his performance in future races.

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