Piet Van Der Velden Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2025 Maastricht 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.

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Performance Highlights

NED Flag Piet Van Der Velden Men 40-44 01:14:00 25th in AG | Top 14.4%
-05:34
31:41
Run Total
-00:42
03:57
Avg. Lap
-04:04
00:00
Best Lap
+00:20
31:36
Workout Total
+00:03
03:57
Avg. Workout
+00:09
05:36
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

Run, Baby, Run!

We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Station Showdown

We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Fast, slow, or steady?

Here’s the full breakdown of the race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where you hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.

Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Expected Finish Time

With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station. Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.

Spread of Splits Time

This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack. Compare performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.

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 his 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 performance we identified a possible improvement of 03:13. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:24 Potential Improvement 43.5% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 01:24 (From 05:17 to 03:53) 43.5%
Wall Balls 00:32 (From 05:17 to 04:45) 16.6%
BBJ 00:26 (From 04:13 to 03:47) 13.5%
Sled Pull 00:24 (From 04:07 to 03:43) 12.4%
Ski Erg 00:17 (From 04:24 to 04:07) 8.8%
Rowing 00:10 (From 04:35 to 04:25) 5.2%
Sled Push 00:00 (From 02:06 to 02:06) 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 (From 01:37 to 01:37) 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 (From 31:41 to 31:41) 0.0%

Splits Time

Piet Van Der Velden Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 06:03 00:00 04:09 +01:54 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:24 06:03 04:15 +00:09 04:09 +01:54
Running 2 03:57 10:27 04:24 -00:27 08:24 +02:03
Sled Push 02:06 14:24 02:32 -00:26 12:48 +01:36
Running 3 04:06 16:30 04:43 -00:37 15:20 +01:10
Sled Pull 04:07 20:36 04:10 -00:03 20:03 +00:33
Running 4 04:14 24:43 04:42 -00:28 24:13 +00:30
Burpees Broad Jump 04:13 28:57 04:18 -00:05 28:55 +00:02
Running 5 00:00 33:10 04:50 -04:50 33:13 -00:03
Rowing 04:35 33:10 04:32 +00:03 38:03 -04:53
Running 6 04:21 37:45 04:44 -00:23 42:35 -04:50
Farmers Carry 01:37 42:06 01:53 -00:16 47:19 -05:13
Running 7 04:22 43:43 04:43 -00:21 49:12 -05:29
Sandbag Lunges 05:17 48:05 04:15 +01:02 53:55 -05:50
Running 8 04:38 53:22 05:02 -00:24 58:10 -04:48
Wall Balls 05:17 58:00 05:21 -00:04 01:03:12 -05:12
Roxzone 05:36 01:14:00 05:27 +00:09 01:14:00
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance:

Van Der Velden Piet, you crushed it out there in Maastricht! Finishing 25th in your age group (Top 14% of 174 athletes) with a total time of 01:14:00 is a commendable achievement. Your overall running time of 00:31:41 shows that you've got a solid runner profile, outperforming the average by a whopping 5:37! That’s like running away from your responsibilities faster than the average guy runs away from a workout! đŸƒâ€â™‚ïžđŸ’š

However, the splits reveal a mixed bag of performances. Starting with Running 1, you opened a bit too conservatively, clocking in at 6:03 when the average was faster. This could have set a different tone for the rest of your race. But hey, no worries! You found your groove in Running 2 and maintained it throughout the race, showing that you can adapt and recover. Your strength is clearly in the run, but there’s room for improvement in your strength-based exercises. Let's turn those segments from weaknesses into strengths!

Segments to Improve:
  • Sandbag Lunges (5:17) - This was a notably slower segment. Consider incorporating more lunging variations into your training, like weighted step-ups and Bulgarian split squats. Start with lighter weights to focus on form, gradually increasing the load. You might also want to try tempo lunges, holding the bottom position for a few seconds to build strength and stability. Remember, form over everything! If you feel like you're about to topple over, just pretend you’re doing an interpretive dance. 😉
  • Wall Balls (5:17) - A solid drill to improve here is the squat-press combo. Focus on keeping your core engaged and your weight distributed evenly throughout the movement. Add some high-rep sets during your conditioning workouts, and practice your rhythm—think of it as a dance-off with a medicine ball! The more you practice, the less you'll feel like you're throwing a bowling ball at a target.
  • Burpees Broad Jump (4:13) - To boost this, integrate explosive movements into your training, like box jumps and plyometric burpees. Focus on maintaining a strong core through the movement and landing softly to reduce impact. Maybe we can even start a burpee club—everyone loves to hate burpees, but they love the results! đŸ’„
  • Sled Pull (4:07) - For this, practice sled pulls with varied weights to develop both strength and endurance. Aim for short intervals with heavier sleds to mimic race conditions, and remember to keep your back straight and use your legs. It’s not just about moving the sled; it’s about moving it with style! Think of it like dragging your past self across the finish line.
Race Strategies:
  • Pacing: Start your race with a more consistent pace. Your Running 1 split shows you may have held back too much; find that sweet spot where you’re comfortable but not coasting. Keep an eye on your watch, but don’t let it dictate your race!
  • Roxzone Efficiency: Your transition times were slightly slower than average. Work on your transitions in training. Practice moving quickly from one exercise to the next. Set up mock race conditions and time yourself. Consider it a relay race—every second counts! 🏆
  • Breathing and Recovery: Focus on your breathing during transitions. Controlled breathing can help you maintain a steady heart rate and recover faster between exercises. Inhale confidence, exhale doubt!
Conclusion:

Piet, you have what it takes to elevate your game even further! Remember, the only way to grow is to step outside your comfort zone. “The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.” So keep believing, keep grinding, and keep pushing. Your next race can be even better! đŸ’Ș If you ever feel like giving up, just remember that the person who said, “It’s not about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward,” probably wasn’t doing burpees! 😂

Keep your head high and your heart full, and let’s get to work! You’ve got this, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s turn those weaknesses into strengths and get you ready to crush the next Hyrox challenge!

Stay strong, stay focused, and let’s make the next race your best one yet! This is The Rox-Coach, and I believe in you! đŸ’„

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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Other Results from this athlete
2023 Rotterdam Piet Van Der Velden 01:18:19
2023 Amsterdam Piet Van Der Velden 01:22:26
2024 Maastricht Piet Van Der Velden 01:25:07

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