Ben Shafer's Race Results

Below you'll find a detailed table of race results. The "Performance Score" reflects the rating for that specific race, while the "Updated Rating" represents your cumulative rating, influenced by past performances. This distinction is key, as your overall rating is a weighted average that slowly responds to your most recent race's performance score. For a visual representation of how these ratings evolve, refer to the graph below.

Event Date Event Name Race Name Finishing Place Finishing Time Performance Score Updated Rating
2024-09-03 2024 Williamsburg Raider Invitational JV Boys 5K 70 28:29 1079 1086
2024-09-10 Grinnell Invitational Boys 5K 100 28:53.79 1042 1061
2024-09-12 Colfax-Mingo CC Invite Boys 5k High School 75 26:56.29 1141 1093
2024-09-17 Oskaloosa Invite - 2024 HS Boys 159 28:37.90 1108 1101
2024-09-24 48th Steve McDermott Cardinal CC Invite 48th Steve McDermott Cardinal CC Invite JV boys 125 26:08.20 1170 1133

Performance Trends Over Time

Explore the visual trends of performance scores and updated ratings across different events. This graphical representation helps in understanding the progression and fluctuations in performance over time.

Ratings are dynamic estimates, representing a range of potential future performance outcomes. The box plots above illustrate these ranges, with the red dotted line indicating the "Performance Score" and the solid blue line showing the "Updated Rating". A performance score falling outside the expected range can lead to significant adjustments in the updated rating, reflecting the dynamic nature of performance evaluation.