Van Blitterswijk Martijn
Hyrox Result
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 Van Blitterswijk 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 Van Blitterswijk 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 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 Blitterswijk 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 Van Blitterswijk 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
04:41.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:28
Potential Improvement
52.7%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Martijn Van Blitterswijk delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox event, finishing in the top 39% overall and the top 43% within his age group. His overall time was 01:28:31. Martijn's race displayed a strong start with an impressive pace in the initial running segment and a solid showing in the strength-focused exercises like the sled push and burpees broad jump. However, his total running time was slightly slower than average, indicating that his strength is more aligned with power exercises rather than endurance running. The initial fast pace suggests that Martijn may have started too quickly, potentially leading to fatigue in later segments. His roxzone time was faster than average, showing efficient transitions, though improvements could be made to optimize this further.
Segments to Improve:
- Total Running Time: Martijn's running was 00:56 slower than average, with a noticeable slowdown in the later segments. To enhance his endurance and pacing, Martijn should focus on interval training and tempo runs. Implementing progressive runs that gradually increase in intensity can help build stamina. Incorporating long runs once a week will also improve overall endurance.
- Wall Balls: He was 01:29 slower than average in this segment. To improve, Martijn should focus on enhancing his core and leg strength, which are crucial for wall balls. Incorporate strength training exercises such as squats, lunges, and core stability drills. Practicing wall ball shots with a focus on technique—maintaining a strong core and using the legs for power—will aid in performance.
- Sled Pull: While slightly above average, there is room for improvement. Martijn should work on upper body and grip strength through exercises like deadlifts, rows, and farmer carries. Practicing sled pull drills with varying loads will help in building power and improving technique.
- Roxzone: Though faster than average, optimizing transition time by practicing transitions under fatigue conditions can lead to better race efficiency. Drills focusing on quick transitions between exercises will be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
- Pacing Strategy: Start the race at a slightly more controlled pace to conserve energy for the latter half, especially for the running segments where fatigue seemed to set in.
- Transition Optimization: Continue focusing on efficient transitions, possibly incorporating transition drills into training to simulate race conditions.
- Compromised Running Drills: Practice running immediately after completing high-intensity exercises to simulate race conditions and improve the ability to maintain pace during the event.
- Nutritional Strategy: Ensure proper fueling before and during the event to maintain energy levels, especially given the high-intensity nature of Hyrox races.
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