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
694 similar athletes.
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 694 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 694 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Michels Martijn'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 Michels Martijn'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 694 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 Michels Martijn'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 Michels Martijn'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
08:51.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 694 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Martijn Michels delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox event, finishing in the top 65% of the overall participants and top 66% in his age group. His overall time was 01:51:24, and his total running time was 00:58:56, which was 04:22 slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in running endurance and speed. The athlete started strong in the initial running segment, suggesting a slightly too fast pace at the beginning, which may have contributed to slower times in subsequent running segments. Martijn's strengths clearly lie in strength-based exercises, as evidenced by his outstanding performance in the Sled Push (3rd percentile) and Rowing (8th percentile). This suggests Martijn has a strong strength profile but needs to focus on improving his running capabilities to become a more balanced athlete.
Segments to Improve
Overall Running Performance: Martijn's total running time is a key area for improvement. To enhance running performance, he should focus on interval training and tempo runs to build endurance and speed. Incorporating hill sprints and long, slow distance runs can also help improve his aerobic capacity.
Burpees Broad Jump: With a time 01:52 slower than average, improving agility and explosive power will be crucial. Martijn should incorporate plyometric exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and burpee variations to increase his speed and efficiency in this segment.
Wall Balls: Though he was faster than average, there is still room for improvement. Focusing on full-body strength and conditioning exercises, such as thrusters and medicine ball slams, can help improve his performance in this segment.
Race Strategies
Pacing: Martijn should focus on maintaining a more consistent pace throughout the race to avoid early fatigue. Implementing a negative split strategy, where he runs the second half of the race faster than the first, can help in maintaining energy levels.
Transition Efficiency: Improving transition times in the Roxzone can significantly enhance overall performance. Practicing quick transitions between different exercises during training sessions can help reduce downtime.
Compromised Running: Training under fatigued conditions, such as running after strength exercises, will prepare Martijn for the compromised running scenarios during the race. This can be achieved through brick workouts, where he transitions quickly between running and strength exercises.