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 1681 1678
2023-09-02 Pleasant Valley Spartan Classic Mens 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 64 21:26 1645 1660
2023-09-07 Cedar Rapids Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 52 20:00.08 1874 1869
2023-09-26 Iowa City West Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 57 20:34.5 1701 1685
2023-10-12 2023 MAC XC Conference Championships JV Boys 19 20:16.29 1685 1685
2024-09-12 Cedar Rapids Invitational JV Boys 5K 18 18:54 1874 1869
2024-09-19 39th Rich Engel Classic CC 39th Rich Engel Classic CC JV boys 52 20:02.90 1858 1863
2024-10-10 Jim Hetrick Invitational (Central DeWitt) Boys Varsity 5K 79 19:12.79 1804 1824
2024-10-16 Mississippi Athletic Conference Meet Boys Junior Varsity 5K 15 19:00.40 1793 1808

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.