Season 24/25 2024 Cape Town (511) HYROX PRO (117) Women (32) Van Den Heever Christel

Van Den Heever Christel Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Cape Town 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 255 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

RSA RSA Flag Women 40-44 #141018 01:19:55 🥈 in AG | Top 66.7% 11th | Top 34.4%
-01:28
37:28
Run Total
-00:11
04:41
Avg. Lap
+00:17
04:30
Best Lap
+01:45
37:29
Workout Total
+00:13
04:41
Avg. Workout
-00:13
05:02
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 Pro Women

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 255 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Women

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 255 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Women

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Van Den Heever Christel'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 Heever Christel'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 255 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Women

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 Heever Christel'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 Pro Women

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 Heever Christel'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 03:49. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:44 Potential Improvement 45.4% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Women
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 01:44 05:54 to 04:10 45.4%
Sandbag Lunges 00:38 04:59 to 04:21 16.6%
Wall Balls 00:36 05:48 to 05:12 15.7%
Sled Pull 00:28 05:42 to 05:14 12.2%
Rowing 00:11 05:00 to 04:49 4.8%
Sled Push 00:07 03:21 to 03:14 3.1%
Ski Erg 00:05 04:40 to 04:35 2.2%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:05 to 02:05 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 37:28 to 37:28 0.0%

Splits Time

Van Den Heever Christel Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:41 00:00 04:15 +00:26 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:40 04:41 04:40 +00:00 04:15 +00:26
Running 2 04:30 09:21 04:37 -00:07 08:55 +00:26
Sled Push 03:21 13:51 03:34 -00:13 13:32 +00:19
Running 3 04:40 17:12 04:58 -00:18 17:06 +00:06
Sled Pull 05:42 21:52 05:45 -00:03 22:04 -00:12
Running 4 04:31 27:34 04:55 -00:24 27:49 -00:15
Burpees Broad Jump 05:54 32:05 04:24 +01:30 32:44 -00:39
Running 5 04:39 37:59 04:58 -00:19 37:08 +00:51
Rowing 05:00 42:38 04:54 +00:06 42:06 +00:32
Running 6 04:33 47:38 04:56 -00:23 47:00 +00:38
Farmers Carry 02:05 52:11 02:22 -00:17 51:56 +00:15
Running 7 04:33 54:16 04:59 -00:26 54:18 -00:02
Sandbag Lunges 04:59 58:49 04:33 +00:26 59:17 -00:28
Running 8 05:24 01:03:48 05:18 +00:06 01:03:50 -00:02
Wall Balls 05:48 01:09:12 05:32 +00:16 01:09:08 +00:04
Roxzone 05:02 01:19:55 05:15 -00:13 01:19:55
Based on 255 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Women

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Overall Performance

Christel Van Den Heever delivered an impressive performance in the 2024 Cape Town Hyrox race, securing an overall rank of 11th, which places her in the top 9% of the competition. In her age group (40-44), she achieved a notable 2nd place, ranking in the top 11%. Her overall time was 01:19:55, with a total running time of 00:37:28, which is 1:38 faster than the average, indicating a strong running profile. However, her pacing suggests a slightly inconsistent start, as her first running segment was slower than average, but she quickly gained momentum, performing exceptionally well in subsequent running segments. Her performance across the race suggests she has a hybrid profile with a slight edge in running, but there are clear areas for improvement in strength-based exercises.

Segments to Improve

  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was significantly slower than average, with a time of 5:54, indicating a potential weakness in explosive strength and endurance. To improve:
    • Incorporate plyometric exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and burpee variations to build explosive power.
    • Perform high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that includes burpees to enhance endurance under fatigue.
  • Sandbag Lunges: With a time of 4:59, this segment was slower than average. Improvement can be achieved by:
    • Focusing on lunge variations, such as walking lunges and reverse lunges, with added weight to build strength and stability.
    • Incorporating core strengthening exercises like planks and Russian twists to enhance overall control during lunges.
  • Wall Balls: Completing this segment in 5:48 indicates a need for better coordination and power endurance. Suggestions include:
    • Practicing wall ball shots with varying weights to improve power output and accuracy.
    • Engaging in circuit training that combines wall balls with other compound movements to build endurance.
  • Sled Pull: Although slightly faster than average, further improvement in this segment can be achieved by:
    • Including upper body strength exercises like rows and pull-ups to increase pulling power.
    • Practicing sled pull drills with incremental weight increases to build specific strength and technique.
  • Roxzone: Though slightly faster than average, improving transition efficiency can be beneficial. To enhance this:
    • Practice quick transitions in training, simulating race conditions to improve time management.
    • Incorporate agility drills to enhance overall fitness and transition speed between exercises.

Race Strategies

  • Pacing: Establish a consistent pacing strategy from the start by maintaining a steady effort, especially during the initial run segments, to avoid early fatigue.
  • Focus on Form: Pay close attention to form during strength segments like burpees and wall balls to maximize efficiency and reduce energy expenditure.
  • Optimize Transitions: Minimize time spent in the Roxzone by rehearsing efficient transitions and maintaining focus on the next segment of the race.
  • Pre-Race Warm-up: Engage in a dynamic warm-up routine focusing on movements that mimic race activities to prepare the body for immediate exertion.
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