Ben Hames'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
2023-08-25 Heelan XC Invite 2023 Mens 2.1 Miles Junior Varsity 3 13:01.88 1937 1930
2023-09-05 Gary Meyer Memorial Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 42 18:43.84 1985 1963
2023-09-12 Woodbury Central XC Invitational 2023 JV Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 13 19:28.69 2005 1985
2023-09-28 South Sioux City Cross Country Invitational 2023 Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 28 19:45.08 2040 2018
2023-10-05 Fort Dodge Invite Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 187 18:38 1873 1943
2023-10-12 MRAC XC Meet 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 0 18:18.54 2013 1990
2023-10-18 Iowa State Qualifier - 4A - Ames Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 39 18:08.5 1934 1958
2024-09-06 2024 Augustana Twilight XC Meet Varsity 5k Boys 5000m 171 17:30.95 2134 2130
2024-09-10 Lemars XC Invite Boys 5000m Varsity 17 18:34.57 2267 2207
2024-09-14 Tim Thomas Classic Boys 5000m High School Class A 11 17:32.33 2272 2246
2024-09-17 Storm Lake XC Meet Boys 5000m Varsity 1 17:28.02 2383 2291

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.