Van Aken Nick Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 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.

Performance Highlights

NED NED Flag Men 35-39 #140030 01:26:14 92nd in AG | Top 39.1% 467th | Top 33.8%
+01:17
44:15
Run Total
+00:11
05:32
Avg. Lap
+00:20
04:55
Best Lap
-02:28
33:55
Workout Total
-00:18
04:14
Avg. Workout
+01:11
08:08
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 Aken Nick'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 Aken Nick'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 Aken Nick'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 Aken Nick'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 04:00. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:26 Potential Improvement 60.8% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 02:26 44:15 to 41:49 60.8%
Sled Push 01:12 03:55 to 02:43 30.0%
Sled Pull 00:11 04:51 to 04:40 4.6%
Sandbag Lunges 00:09 05:01 to 04:52 3.8%
Farmers Carry 00:02 02:05 to 02:03 0.8%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:19 to 04:19 0.0%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:00 04:28 to 04:28 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:44 to 04:44 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 04:32 to 04:32 0.0%

Splits Time

Van Aken Nick Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:16 00:00 04:39 +00:37 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:19 05:16 04:27 -00:08 04:39 +00:37
Running 2 04:55 09:35 04:58 -00:03 09:06 +00:29
Sled Push 03:55 14:30 02:56 +00:59 14:04 +00:26
Running 3 05:37 18:25 05:25 +00:12 17:00 +01:25
Sled Pull 04:51 24:02 05:00 -00:09 22:25 +01:37
Running 4 05:26 28:53 05:24 +00:02 27:25 +01:28
Burpees Broad Jump 04:28 34:19 05:20 -00:52 32:49 +01:30
Running 5 05:26 38:47 05:34 -00:08 38:09 +00:38
Rowing 04:44 44:13 04:49 -00:05 43:43 +00:30
Running 6 05:43 48:57 05:27 +00:16 48:32 +00:25
Farmers Carry 02:05 54:40 02:12 -00:07 53:59 +00:41
Running 7 05:38 56:45 05:24 +00:14 56:11 +00:34
Sandbag Lunges 05:01 01:02:23 05:06 -00:05 01:01:35 +00:48
Running 8 06:17 01:07:24 06:03 +00:14 01:06:41 +00:43
Wall Balls 04:32 01:13:41 06:33 -02:01 01:12:44 +00:57
Roxzone 08:08 01:26:14 06:57 +01:11 01:26:14
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Nick Van Aken's performance in the 2024 Rotterdam HYROX race places him solidly in the top quarter of competitors, both overall and within his age group, which is commendable. His overall rank and age group rank reflect a strong competitive spirit and a high level of fitness. Nick's total running time was slightly slower than average, indicating that while he has a good foundation in running, there is room for improvement in either endurance or pace management. Conversely, his exceptional performance in the Wall Balls segment, being significantly faster than average, showcases his strength and power capabilities. This suggests that Nick has a balanced, albeit slightly strength-biased, athlete profile. His pacing across the initial running segments indicates a conservative start, with an ability to maintain or slightly improve pace as the race progresses, which is a strategic approach but may have room for optimization to enhance overall race timing.

Segments to Improve:

  • Sled Push: Nick's sled push time was considerably slower than average, highlighting this as a key area for improvement. Focusing on lower body power and endurance through exercises such as weighted squats, leg presses, and sled drags can enhance performance in this segment. Incorporating interval training with high resistance can also mimic the demands of the sled push, improving both speed and efficiency.
  • Roxzone: The time spent in transition (Roxzone) was significantly slower than average, suggesting that Nick could benefit from improving his overall fitness and transition speed. Implementing circuit training that includes rapid transitions between strength and cardio exercises can help mimic race conditions, improving both physical and mental adaptability during transitions.
  • Running Total: Although not the weakest, the total running time indicates a need for enhanced endurance and pace management. Interval running, where Nick alternates between high-speed sprints and recovery jogs, could help improve his average pace. Long-distance, slow runs can also boost endurance, ensuring he maintains a strong pace throughout the race.

Race Strategies:

  • Start Strong: Given Nick's conservative start, a slightly more aggressive initial pace in the first running segments could help shave off time without significantly impacting his endurance, leveraging his capability to maintain pace as seen in later segments.
  • Transition Efficiency: Minimizing downtime in the Roxzone by practicing quick transitions between exercises during training sessions. This could include setting up a circuit that simulates the race layout, focusing on reducing rest time between each exercise.
  • Pacing: Developing a pacing strategy that allows for a slight increase in speed during the middle segments of the race, where Nick has shown he can maintain or slightly improve his pace, can capitalize on his endurance and improve overall time. Utilizing techniques such as tempo runs and threshold training can help in managing a consistent and slightly aggressive pace throughout the race.
  • Strength Endurance: Incorporating compound exercises that target multiple muscle groups relevant to the race's demands, such as deadlifts for lower back and leg strength, and overhead presses for shoulder endurance, can improve performance in strength-based segments like the Sled Push and Wall Balls.

By focusing on these areas for improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, Nick Van Aken can enhance his performance in future HYROX races, potentially improving both his overall time and rank. Continuous evaluation of performance and adaptation of training routines in response to observed weaknesses will be key to his ongoing development as a competitive fitness athlete.

Race History

Explore your race history splits in detail below. The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split. This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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