Ben Welter'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
2023-09-01 Bob Brown Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 190 25:38.94 1025 1033
2023-09-09 Monticello XC Mens 5,000 Meters JV Boys 60 23:31.29 1266 1213
2023-09-14 Cascade Invitational 2023 Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 147 25:35.79 1078 1085
2023-09-23 Anamosa XC Mens 5,000 Meters JV Boys 39 23:45.90 1181 1136
2023-09-28 Western Dubuque Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 77 23:30.20 1293 1275
2023-10-05 Jim Hetrick Invitational (Central DeWitt) Mens 5,000 Meters Boys Junior Varsity 5K 61 24:25.59 1397 1326
2023-10-10 River Valley Conference XC Meet 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 103 22:19 1227 1168
2024-08-31 Cedar Rapids Prairie Invitational JV Boys 5K 78 24:19.90 1122 1123
2024-09-05 2024 BOB BROWN CROSS COUNTRY CLASSIC Boys 5k 167 24:12.04 1175 1152
2024-09-14 Monticello XC JV Boys 39 22:14.59 1266 1213
2024-09-19 Cascade Invitational Boys 5K 130 23:52.5 1249 1234
2024-09-28 Anamosa Invitational High School Boys 95 22:29.5 1281 1259
2024-10-03 Western Dubuque Invitational JV Boys 53 22:07.79 1293 1275
2024-10-10 Jim Hetrick Invitational (Central DeWitt) Boys Junior Varsity 5K 30 20:45.20 1397 1326
2024-10-15 River Valley XC High School Boys 90 22:04.40 1280 1300

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.