Van De Kerkhof Paul Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Dublin 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.

Season 24/25 2024 Dublin (2985) HYROX (2696) Men (1758) Van De Kerkhof Paul

IRL IRL Flag Men 40-44 #130010 01:32:52 221st in AG | Top 72.0% 1285th | Top 73.1%

Performance Highlights

-01:26
44:24
Run Total
-00:10
05:33
Avg. Lap
-00:14
04:36
Best Lap
+01:22
40:42
Workout Total
+00:10
05:05
Avg. Workout
+00:07
07:51
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 Kerkhof Paul'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 Kerkhof Paul'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 Kerkhof Paul'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 Kerkhof Paul'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 03:12. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:23 Potential Improvement 74.5% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 02:23 08:08 to 05:45 74.5%
Rowing 00:23 05:18 to 04:55 12.0%
Sled Pull 00:18 05:30 to 05:12 9.4%
Farmers Carry 00:04 02:20 to 02:16 2.1%
Sandbag Lunges 00:03 05:29 to 05:26 1.6%
Wall Balls 00:01 06:56 to 06:55 0.5%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:25 to 04:25 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:36 to 02:36 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 44:24 to 44:24 0.0%

Splits Time

Van De Kerkhof Paul Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:32 00:00 04:50 -01:18 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:25 03:32 04:33 -00:08 04:50 -01:18
Running 2 05:34 07:57 05:18 +00:16 09:23 -01:26
Sled Push 02:36 13:31 03:08 -00:32 14:41 -01:10
Running 3 05:49 16:07 05:46 +00:03 17:49 -01:42
Sled Pull 05:30 21:56 05:24 +00:06 23:35 -01:39
Running 4 06:09 27:26 05:46 +00:23 28:59 -01:33
Burpees Broad Jump 08:08 33:35 06:00 +02:08 34:45 -01:10
Running 5 06:29 41:43 05:57 +00:32 40:45 +00:58
Rowing 05:18 48:12 04:58 +00:20 46:42 +01:30
Running 6 06:09 53:30 05:49 +00:20 51:40 +01:50
Farmers Carry 02:20 59:39 02:22 -00:02 57:29 +02:10
Running 7 06:09 01:01:59 05:47 +00:22 59:51 +02:08
Sandbag Lunges 05:29 01:08:08 05:38 -00:09 01:05:38 +02:30
Running 8 04:36 01:13:37 06:35 -01:59 01:11:16 +02:21
Wall Balls 06:56 01:18:13 07:17 -00:21 01:17:51 +00:22
Roxzone 07:51 01:32:52 07:44 +00:07 01:32:52
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Paul Van De Kerkhof demonstrated an impressive performance in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race, particularly in his running segments. His total running time of 00:44:24 was 01:37 faster than the average, indicating that running is one of his key strengths. His fastest running lap was completed in 00:04:36, indicating that he can maintain a high pace over a short distance. However, his performance in the non-running segments varied, with a notable underperformance in the Burpees Broad Jump, Roxzone, and Wall Balls segments.

Paul started the race strong with his Running 1 time being 01:16 faster than average. This suggests that he may have started the race too fast as his later running splits (Running 2 to Running 7) slowed down compared to the average. This could indicate a need for better pacing strategy.

Segments to Improve

  • Burpees Broad Jump: This was Paul's weakest segment, being 02:10 slower than average. To improve, Paul could incorporate more plyometric exercises into his training regimen, such as box jumps and jump squats, to enhance his explosive strength and speed. Regular burpees practice can help improve the specific movement required in this segment.
  • Roxzone: Paul's time was 00:11 slower than the average. Improving this segment will require enhancing his overall fitness, especially endurance and recovery speed. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be beneficial here, as it trains the body to recover quickly after bursts of intense effort. Transition drills can also help improve efficiency in moving between exercises.
  • Wall Balls: Paul was 00:19 faster than average in this segment, but there's still room for improvement. Wall ball drills and strength training for the legs and shoulders can increase power and endurance for this exercise. Specifically, squats and overhead press exercises can be beneficial.

Race Strategies

A better pacing strategy could significantly enhance Paul's performance. Starting the race at a sustainable pace can help maintain his energy for the later segments. Interval training can help improve his ability to manage his pace throughout the race.

Furthermore, focusing on transitions can save valuable seconds. This can be achieved by practicing moving quickly and efficiently between exercises in training. Also, given Paul's strength in running, he could aim to capitalize on these segments during the race by pushing his pace a bit more in these sections.

Finally, focusing on recovery strategies such as proper nutrition, hydration, and rest can ensure Paul is in the best shape possible for his next race.

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Schulz Paul 2024 Marseille 01:33:11
Glavas Robert 2022 Hamburg 01:32:41
Connolly Joe 2023 Stuttgart 01:32:26
Butler Cody 2024 Vienna - European Championship 01:32:24
Henwood Phil 2024 Singapore 01:33:12

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