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 1868 1862
2023-08-29 Clinton Schoolhouse Open 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 9 18:16.09 1931 1902
2023-09-07 Tipton XC Varsity Boys 7 18:06.01 1952 1930
2023-09-14 Cascade Invitational 2023 Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 8 18:03.09 1997 1963
2023-09-21 Jim Boughton XC Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity Boys 40 17:05.29 1959 1961
2023-09-28 Western Dubuque Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 19 18:11.79 1903 1933
2023-10-05 Jim Hetrick Invitational (Central DeWitt) Mens 5,000 Meters Boys Varsity 5K 12 17:27.29 1985 1960
2023-10-12 2023 MAC XC Conference Championships Varsity Boys 16 17:48.40 1951 1955
2023-10-18 Iowa State Qualifier - 3A - Solon Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 24 17:32.20 1913 1936
2023-10-28 Iowa State Class 3A Championships Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 118 17:55.29 1833 1883

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.