Van Den Berg Jeroen
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 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.
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 Den Berg Jeroen'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 Den Berg Jeroen'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 Den Berg Jeroen'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 Den Berg Jeroen'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
05:52.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:38
Potential Improvement
61.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Jeroen Van Den Berg's performance in the 2024 Rotterdam HYROX race places him impressively in the top 23% of all participants and an outstanding top 6% within his age group (50-54). His overall time of 01:25:57 showcases a balanced athlete, but with a notable inclination towards running, as evidenced by his total running time being 03:18 faster than the average. This suggests Jeroen has a runner's profile, excelling in endurance and speed over distance. However, his performance in strength-focused segments, particularly the Wall Balls and Sled Push, indicates room for substantial improvement. His initial pacing appeared slightly reserved, as indicated by a slower first running lap, but he managed to accelerate as the race progressed, demonstrating strategic energy conservation and a strong finish.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: With a time significantly slower than average, focusing on lower body strength and endurance will be crucial. Specific exercises like air squats, thrusters, and kettlebell swings can help build the necessary muscular endurance. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions that include these movements will also improve cardiovascular capacity, directly impacting Wall Ball performance. Emphasis on form, particularly keeping the chest up and core engaged, will ensure efficiency and reduce fatigue.
- Sled Push: This segment highlighted a major area for improvement. To enhance performance, Jeroen should focus on lower body power development and anaerobic conditioning. Training strategies include weighted sled pushes and pulls, heavy squats, and lunges to build leg strength, alongside sprint intervals for speed and power. Practicing the transition into and out of this exercise will also reduce time lost during the race.
- Roxzone: The slower-than-average transition times suggest a need for improved overall fitness and efficiency in moving between exercise zones. Circuit training that mimics the race format, moving quickly between different exercise stations with minimal rest, can help Jeroen improve his transition times and overall fitness.
- Burpees Broad Jump: To improve in this segment, Jeroen could benefit from plyometric training to enhance explosive power and agility. Exercises like box jumps, broad jumps, and plyometric push-ups will develop the required muscular power. Also, practicing burpees with an emphasis on minimizing ground contact time will help improve speed and efficiency.
Race Strategies:
- Start Conservatively: Given the initial slower pace, Jeroen should continue to start the race at a conservative pace to conserve energy for a strong finish, particularly focusing on maintaining a steady pace through the first half of the race and gradually increasing intensity.
- Strength Segment Focus: For segments identified as weaknesses, such as Wall Balls and the Sled Push, strategic pacing and form correction during the race can help. Prioritizing technique over speed in these segments will reduce fatigue and improve efficiency, potentially saving time overall.
- Smooth Transitions: Reducing time in the Roxzone through practiced, efficient transitions between exercises will contribute significantly to overall performance. This includes organizing and familiarizing himself with the layout of the equipment and practicing quick shifts from one exercise to the next during training.
- Endurance and Speed Training: Incorporating more targeted endurance and speed work into his training regimen will help balance Jeroen's running and strength capabilities. Interval training, tempo runs, and long-distance runs should be part of his routine, along with strength training sessions focusing on the identified weak segments.
By focusing on these areas of improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, Jeroen Van Den Berg can expect to see substantial gains in his HYROX race performance. Balancing his evident running strength with improved performance in strength-focused segments will make him a more well-rounded athlete, capable of challenging for even higher placements in future races.
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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