Derek Barfels'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 Clinton Schoolhouse Open 2023 JV Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 4 19:28.70 1875 1869
2023-09-02 Pleasant Valley Spartan Classic Mens 5,000 Meters Frosh/Soph 44 19:39 1791 1824
2023-09-07 Cedar Rapids Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 80 18:27.89 1854 1909
2023-09-12 North Scott XC Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity Boys 28 18:56.79 1839 1840
2023-09-21 Jim Boughton XC Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity Boys 73 18:18.59 1871 1855
2023-09-28 Davenport City Meet 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 7 18:21.70 1957 1901
2023-10-05 Jim Hetrick Invitational (Central DeWitt) Mens 5,000 Meters Boys Varsity 5K 37 18:25.59 1924 1914
2023-10-12 2023 MAC XC Conference Championships Varsity Boys 32 18:29.70 1927 1921
2023-10-18 Iowa State Qualifier - 4A - Pleasant Valley Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 51 18:32 1937 1928
2024-08-28 2024 Davenport City Meet Varsity Boys 11 19:17.59 1989 1986
2024-09-03 2024 Clinton Schoolhouse Open Varsity Boys 24 18:40.59 1971 1978
2024-09-07 2024 Spartan Challenge Varsity Male 82 18:45 1915 1951
2024-09-12 Cedar Rapids Invitational Varsity Boys 5K 85 19:03.09 1854 1909
2024-09-17 North Scott Lancer XC Varsity Boys 19 18:45.70 1975 1943

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.