Van Halm Merijn 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.

Performance Highlights

NED NED Flag Men 30-34 #145007 01:29:46 319th in AG | Top 64.4% 1306th | Top 58.6%
+00:21
44:44
Run Total
+00:03
05:35
Avg. Lap
+00:46
05:30
Best Lap
+00:34
38:36
Workout Total
+00:04
04:49
Avg. Workout
-00:54
06:30
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 Halm Merijn'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 Halm Merijn'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 Halm Merijn'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 Halm Merijn'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 04:38. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:18 Potential Improvement 71.2% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 03:18 08:47 to 05:29 71.2%
Run Total 01:01 44:44 to 43:43 21.9%
Wall Balls 00:19 06:55 to 06:36 6.8%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:17 to 04:17 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:31 to 02:31 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 04:29 to 04:29 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:45 to 04:45 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:47 to 01:47 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 05:05 to 05:05 0.0%

Splits Time

Van Halm Merijn Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:40 00:00 04:46 -01:06 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:17 03:40 04:31 -00:14 04:46 -01:06
Running 2 05:30 07:57 05:07 +00:23 09:17 -01:20
Sled Push 02:31 13:27 03:03 -00:32 14:24 -00:57
Running 3 05:56 15:58 05:36 +00:20 17:27 -01:29
Sled Pull 04:29 21:54 05:13 -00:44 23:03 -01:09
Running 4 05:45 26:23 05:35 +00:10 28:16 -01:53
Burpees Broad Jump 08:47 32:08 05:42 +03:05 33:51 -01:43
Running 5 05:55 40:55 05:47 +00:08 39:33 +01:22
Rowing 04:45 46:50 04:54 -00:09 45:20 +01:30
Running 6 05:39 51:35 05:36 +00:03 50:14 +01:21
Farmers Carry 01:47 57:14 02:18 -00:31 55:50 +01:24
Running 7 05:40 59:01 05:36 +00:04 58:08 +00:53
Sandbag Lunges 05:05 01:04:41 05:26 -00:21 01:03:44 +00:57
Running 8 06:42 01:09:46 06:17 +00:25 01:09:10 +00:36
Wall Balls 06:55 01:16:28 06:55 +00:00 01:15:27 +01:01
Roxzone 06:30 01:29:46 07:24 -00:54 01:29:46
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Merijn Van Halm delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race, securing the 1314th position overall and ranking 320th in his age group. His total time of 01:29:46 places him in the top 42% of all competitors, which is a solid achievement given the competitive nature of the event. Notably, Merijn has a slight edge in running, completing the total running segments 00:04 faster than the average, indicating a propensity towards a runner profile. However, the significant delay in the Burpees Broad Jump segment suggests a need for targeted improvement in strength and endurance exercises, especially post-intense running segments. His pacing was aggressive at the start, evident from the faster-than-average Running 1, but gradually slowed down, indicating the potential for improved pacing strategy.

Segments to Improve

  • Burpees Broad Jump (03:13 slower than average)
    • Technique Improvement: Focus on efficient movement patterns to reduce energy expenditure. Practice proper landing mechanics to transition smoothly into the next jump.
    • Strength and Endurance Drills: Incorporate plyometric exercises such as box jumps and squat jumps to enhance explosive power. Additionally, perform high-repetition burpees with short rest intervals to build stamina.
    • Compromised Running Scenarios: Simulate fatigue by running 400m sprints followed immediately by burpees to adapt to transitioning from running to strength-based movements.
  • Wall Balls (00:08 slower than average)
    • Technique Correction: Optimize your squat depth and throw consistency. Use a medicine ball that challenges but does not hinder your form.
    • Strength Training: Integrate front squats and overhead presses to build the necessary strength and endurance for Wall Balls.
    • Endurance Building: Perform sets of Wall Balls combined with rowing or running sprints to mimic race fatigue and improve endurance.
  • Total Running Time (00:01:42 improvement potential to the 25th percentile)
    • Running Technique: Focus on maintaining a consistent pace and efficient stride to avoid burnout in later segments.
    • Endurance Training: Incorporate tempo runs and interval training to improve cardiovascular fitness and running economy.
    • Hybrid Training: Utilize circuits that combine moderate running with strength exercises to adapt to the multi-disciplinary nature of the race.

Race Strategies

  • Pacing Strategy: Begin with a steady pace rather than an overly aggressive start to conserve energy for later segments. This approach can help avoid the gradual slowdown observed in the running splits.
  • Efficient Transitions: Practice quick transitions between exercises and running to minimize time spent in the roxzone. Focus on mental preparation to smoothly and swiftly shift from one activity to the next.
  • Pre-Race Nutrition: Ensure adequate energy levels through balanced pre-race nutrition, focusing on carbohydrates and hydration to sustain performance throughout the event.
Similar Athletes
Oester Oliver 2024 Amsterdam 01:29:32
Reade Donal 2024 Madrid 01:29:54
Shrilal Varun 2024 Sydney 01:29:43
De Waard René 2024 Rotterdam 01:29:32
Herrmann Rigo 2024 Karlsruhe 01:30:02
Barnes Beau 2024 Brisbane 01:29:56
Sollewijn Gelpke Arjan 2024 Rotterdam 01:30:03
Rodriguez Marvin 2024 Dallas 01:29:56
Atlan James 2023 Milan 01:30:07
Eden Keno 2019 Hamburg 01:29:29

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