Ben Zimmer'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
2023-08-22 Central DeWitt Early Bird Boys 5k 7 18:31.54 1991 1983
2023-08-29 Clinton Schoolhouse Open 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 9 18:16.09 2048 2020
2023-09-07 Tipton XC Varsity Boys 7 18:06.01 2080 2053
2023-09-14 Cascade Invitational 2023 Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 8 18:03.09 2124 2088
2023-09-21 Jim Boughton XC Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity Boys 40 17:05.29 2085 2087
2023-09-28 Western Dubuque Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 19 18:11.79 2040 2064
2023-10-05 Jim Hetrick Invitational (Central DeWitt) Mens 5,000 Meters Boys Varsity 5K 12 17:27.29 2115 2089
2023-10-12 2023 MAC XC Conference Championships Varsity Boys 16 17:48.40 2084 2087
2023-10-18 Iowa State Qualifier - 3A - Solon Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 24 17:32.20 2049 2069
2023-10-28 Iowa State Class 3A Championships Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 118 17:55.29 1972 2020

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.