Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 Rotterdam 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.
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.
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.
This section showcases the entire Verkaik Michel'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 Verkaik Michel's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.
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 Verkaik Michel'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.
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 Verkaik Michel'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 06:32. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
| Splits | Potential Improvement | Time | Focus During Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run Total | 04:45 | 48:51 to 44:06 | 72.7% |
| Wall Balls | 01:06 | 07:48 to 06:42 | 16.8% |
| Ski Erg | 00:41 | 05:11 to 04:30 | 10.5% |
| Sled Push | 00:00 | 02:24 to 02:24 | 0.0% |
| Sled Pull | 00:00 | 04:24 to 04:24 | 0.0% |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 00:00 | 04:42 to 04:42 | 0.0% |
| Rowing | 00:00 | 04:36 to 04:36 | 0.0% |
| Farmers Carry | 00:00 | 02:06 to 02:06 | 0.0% |
| Sandbag Lunges | 00:00 | 05:15 to 05:15 | 0.0% |
| Verkaik Michel | Perfect Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splits | Total | Average | Total | |
| Running 1 | 06:42 | 00:00 | 04:47 +01:55 | 00:00 +00:00 |
| Ski Erg | 05:11 | 06:42 | 04:32 +00:39 | 04:47 +01:55 |
| Running 2 | 05:49 | 11:53 | 05:13 +00:36 | 09:19 +02:34 |
| Sled Push | 02:24 | 17:42 | 03:06 -00:42 | 14:32 +03:10 |
| Running 3 | 05:50 | 20:06 | 05:43 +00:07 | 17:38 +02:28 |
| Sled Pull | 04:24 | 25:56 | 05:18 -00:54 | 23:21 +02:35 |
| Running 4 | 05:59 | 30:20 | 05:41 +00:18 | 28:39 +01:41 |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 04:42 | 36:19 | 05:53 -01:11 | 34:20 +01:59 |
| Running 5 | 06:11 | 41:01 | 05:53 +00:18 | 40:13 +00:48 |
| Rowing | 04:36 | 47:12 | 04:56 -00:20 | 46:06 +01:06 |
| Running 6 | 06:03 | 51:48 | 05:43 +00:20 | 51:02 +00:46 |
| Farmers Carry | 02:06 | 57:51 | 02:19 -00:13 | 56:45 +01:06 |
| Running 7 | 06:09 | 59:57 | 05:41 +00:28 | 59:04 +00:53 |
| Sandbag Lunges | 05:15 | 01:06:06 | 05:32 -00:17 | 01:04:45 +01:21 |
| Running 8 | 06:12 | 01:11:21 | 06:26 -00:14 | 01:10:17 +01:04 |
| Wall Balls | 07:48 | 01:17:33 | 07:07 +00:41 | 01:16:43 +00:50 |
| Roxzone | 06:12 | 01:31:25 | 07:35 -01:23 | 01:31:25 |
Michel's total running time of 00:48:51 was 05:15 slower than the average for his finish time. This indicates that he may need to improve his overall fitness and transition time to decrease the time spent in the roxzone. Additionally, his best running lap was 00:05:49, suggesting that he has potential to improve his running performance.
To improve the running segments, Michel should focus on specific training strategies to enhance his running performance. This can include incorporating interval training, hill sprints, and tempo runs into his training routine. Additionally, incorporating strength training exercises such as squats, lunges, and plyometric exercises can help improve running speed and endurance.
For the Wall Balls segment, Michel should focus on improving his technique and form. This can be achieved through practicing proper squatting technique and working on upper body strength to improve the accuracy and power of his throws.
The Ski Erg segment also needs improvement, as Michel was 00:40 slower than the average. Incorporating specific drills and exercises to improve upper body strength and endurance, such as rowing exercises and shoulder strengthening exercises, can enhance performance in this segment.
Additionally, Michel should prioritize efficient transitions between segments to minimize time spent in the roxzone. Practicing quick and smooth transitions in training can help him become more efficient during the race.
Overall, Michel Verkaik has shown potential in the HYROX race, and by focusing on the identified areas of improvement and implementing the suggested training strategies and techniques, he can enhance his performance and achieve even better results in future races.
| Similar Athletes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Rory | 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London | 01:30:59 | |
| Luque Muñoz F Javier | 2022 Valencia | 01:31:14 | |
| Lopez Andres | 2023 Los Angeles | 01:31:48 | |
| Ten Holter Alexander | 2023 London | 01:31:27 | |
| Burns Chris | 2024 Dublin | 01:31:42 | |
| Gissane Michael | 2024 Glasgow | 01:31:04 | |
| Riegler Fabian | 2023 Milan | 01:31:51 | |
| Mancuso Giulio | 2024 Rimini | 01:31:39 | |
| Tam King Yin | 2024 Hong Kong | 01:31:02 | |
| Choi Sinhwa | 2024 Incheon | 01:30:55 | |
| Other Results from this athlete | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Barcelona | 01:40:56 | |
| 2024 Rotterdam | 01:32:46 | |
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