Ben Blum'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
2023-08-29 Boyden Hull Night Hawk 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 7 19:23.91 1871 1865
2023-09-05 Sibley-Ocheyedan Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 43 21:15.20 1632 1689
2023-09-11 West Lyon Wildcat Invitational 2023 JV Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 9 19:33.38 1746 1735
2023-09-21 Sioux Center XC Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 53 19:52.04 1649 1678
2023-09-26 Western Christian XC Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 20 19:31.30 1719 1701
2023-10-05 George-Little Rock Invitational 2023 Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 21 20:12.63 1685 1692
2023-10-10 Siouxland Conference @ West Lyon 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 38 19:32.50 1680 1686
2023-10-18 Iowa State Qualifier - 3A - Spencer Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 64 19:42.84 1629 1659

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.