Gelreman takes place on Sat, Aug 28, 2027 in Elst, Netherlands. The main route is 226 km.
- Date
- Sat, Aug 28, 2027
- Start
- Elst 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 226 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 46-week plan to Gelreman
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Gelreman is a full-distance triathlon featuring a 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycle and 42.2 km run, with the swim held in the Rijkerswoerdse lake.
Your road to race day
Race day at Gelreman is 46 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base34 weeks · Oct 11, 2026 – Jun 5, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jun 6, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jul 18, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Aug 8, 2027 – Aug 21, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Aug 22, 2027 – Aug 28, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gelreman?
Gelreman takes place on Sat, Aug 28, 2027 in Elst, Netherlands.
How long is Gelreman?
The main route is 226 km.
Who is Gelreman for?
Gelreman is open to all participants.
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