Mark Nelson'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
2023-08-28 55th Kirk Schmaltz XC Invite 55th Kirk Schmaltz XC Invite Varsity Boys 57 17:28 1995 1987
2023-09-07 Cedar Rapids Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 50 17:20.08 2099 2100
2023-09-12 49th Tom Karpan XC Invite 49th Tom Karpan XC Invite Varsity boys 17 17:59.29 2019 2010
2023-09-21 Indianola CC Invitational 55th Indianola XC Invitational 4 - Varsity Boys 28 17:41.09 2081 2044
2023-09-28 Bud Williams Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 34 17:25 2192 2157
2023-10-05 Fort Dodge Invite Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 73 16:54.89 2180 2110
2023-10-11 CIML Conference Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 58 17:13.79 2074 2089
2023-10-18 Iowa State Qualifier - 4A - Iowa City, West Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 24 17:02.79 2074 2081
2023-10-27 Iowa State Class 4A Championships Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 100 17:04.40 2154 2120
2024-09-05 2024 Ames - Schmaltz XC Invite Ames - Kirk Schmaltz Invitational Varsity Boys 60 17:13.40 2101 2101
2024-09-12 Cedar Rapids Invitational Varsity Boys 5K 45 17:35.59 2099 2100
2024-09-21 19th Heartland Classic 19th Heartland Classic Varsity boys 90 18:00.20 2119 2109
2024-09-26 56th Indianola CC Invitational 56th Indianola CC Invitational 9-10-JV boys 1 16:46.89 2149 2127
2024-10-03 Bud Williams Invitational Boys Varsity 5000M 35 17:49 2192 2157
2024-10-10 Ft Dodge Cross Country Invite Fort Dodge Cross Country Invite Varsity boys 85 17:14.09 2220 2188
2024-10-15 CIML Conference XC CIML Conference Cross Country Boys Varsity 5 km 45 17:21.70 2211 2199
2024-10-23 4A SQM Marshalltown 4a State CC Qualifying Meet - Boys 29 17:07.20 2190 2195

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.