Joe Polyak'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 164 23:45.90 1447 1448
2023-09-09 All-American Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 119 20:59.40 1638 1581
2023-09-14 Cascade Invitational 2023 Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 96 21:47.59 1621 1608
2023-09-21 Eastern Iowa Classic Mens 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 84 20:20.38 1617 1613
2023-09-26 Iowa City West Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 55 20:29.09 1709 1652
2023-09-30 Steve Johnson Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Boys Varsity Orange 5000M 360 22:32.5 1564 1611
2023-10-07 North Linn Invitational XC Meet Mens 5,000 Meters JV Boys 12 19:11.09 1774 1693
2023-10-10 River Valley Conference XC Meet 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 52 19:46 1749 1725

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.