Matthew Means'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
2023-08-31 WC Valley CC Invite Boys 5k Run 51 24:57.24 1617 1615
2023-09-05 Clarinda Invite 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 69 24:04.42 1445 1507
2023-09-11 Paul Fish Cross Country Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 38 23:38.21 1539 1531
2023-09-14 Southwest Valley CC Invitational Boys 5k Run High School 30 23:07.70 1583 1557
2023-09-26 Clarke CC Invitational Boys 5k Run High School 54 23:03.09 1557 1557
2023-09-28 Shenandoah September 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 95 22:39.83 1553 1555
2023-10-02 Nodaway Valley Wildcat Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 57 24:28.79 1511 1538
2023-10-10 POI Conference Meet Boys 5k Run High School 27 22:31.39 1596 1565
2023-10-12 Mount Ayr CC Invite Boys 5k Run High School 83 22:10.94 1540 1555
2023-10-19 Iowa State Qualifier - 1A - Mount Ayr Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 64 23:24.59 1386 1495
2024-09-05 West Central Valley Invite Boys 5k High School 32 21:16.90 1725 1720
2024-09-10 Clarinda Invite 2024 Boys 5k Run 37 22:22.90 1726 1724
2024-09-16 2024 Paul Fish Invitational @ Red Oak Male Varsity 23 22:40.76 1695 1710
2024-09-19 SW Valley CC Invite Boys 4k HIGH SCHOOL 20 16:04.89 1765 1731

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.