Verzellenberg Pepijn
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 Verzellenberg Pepijn'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 Verzellenberg Pepijn'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 Verzellenberg Pepijn'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 Verzellenberg Pepijn'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
05:33.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:11
Potential Improvement
57.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Pepijn Verzellenberg delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Amsterdam Hyrox race, placing in the top 42% overall and the top 41% within his age group. His overall completion time of 01:30:10 is competitive, with a notably strong total running time of 00:43:51, which was 01:01 faster than the average. This indicates a strong running profile. However, his pacing strategy could be refined, as he started quite fast in the initial running segments, significantly outperforming the average in Running 1 but gradually slowing down in later segments. This suggests a need for improved pacing to maintain consistency throughout the race.
Segments to Improve
- Wall Balls: With a time of 09:47, this segment was significantly slower than average. Improving technique and strength endurance is crucial. Training strategies:
- Focus on squat depth and explosive power with exercises like goblet squats and thrusters.
- Incorporate wall ball drills with varying weights to increase versatility and endurance.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was 01:30 slower than average. Improving explosive power and cardiovascular endurance is essential.
- Include plyometric exercises such as box jumps and burpee variations to enhance explosiveness.
- Perform high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions to boost cardiovascular capacity.
- Sandbag Lunges: With a time of 05:40, this was slower than average. Focus on leg strength and balance.
- Implement lunges with added resistance, such as sandbags or dumbbells, to build strength.
- Practice stability exercises like single-leg deadlifts to improve balance.
Race Strategies
- Pacing Strategy: Start with a more controlled pace in the initial running segments to conserve energy for later stages. Implement tempo runs and long intervals in training to practice sustained efforts.
- Transition Efficiency: Although Pepijn's roxzone time was faster than average, continual improvement in transitions can further enhance overall performance. Include specific transition drills in training sessions to reduce downtime between exercises.
- Compromised Running: Given the strong running profile, focus on maintaining speed and form in compromised scenarios, such as after intense strength segments. Practice running drills immediately following strength exercises to simulate race conditions and improve adaptability.
By focusing on these areas of improvement and implementing the recommended strategies, Pepijn can enhance his performance in future Hyrox events, potentially achieving higher rankings and personal bests.
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