Matthew Pearson'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 Trojan Early Bird Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters JV Boys 5K 30 21:12.90 1550 1549
2023-09-02 Pleasant Valley Spartan Classic Mens 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 64 21:26 1481 1511
2023-09-07 Cedar Rapids Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 52 20:00.08 1688 1683
2023-09-26 Iowa City West Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 57 20:34.5 1518 1510
2023-10-12 2023 MAC XC Conference Championships JV Boys 19 20:16.29 1497 1502
2024-09-12 Cedar Rapids Invitational JV Boys 5K 18 18:54 1688 1683
2024-09-19 39th Rich Engel Classic CC 39th Rich Engel Classic CC JV boys 52 20:02.90 1680 1681
2024-10-10 Jim Hetrick Invitational (Central DeWitt) Boys Varsity 5K 79 19:12.79 1601 1628
2024-10-16 Mississippi Athletic Conference Meet Boys Junior Varsity 5K 15 19:00.40 1586 1605

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.