Inside Zone3

Inside Zone3 explores the world around swim, triathlon and open water — from the athletes and environments that inspire us, to the thinking behind the products we create. Considered, practical and shaped by experience, it’s a space for stories that reflect how we approach performance, progression and life in the water.

Two cyclists in black gear ride aero road bikes along a coastal road by the sea.
How to shift focus post race season
Triathlon is a tough sport and with that, comes a lot of emotions, excitement, nerves and joy. However, these emotions aren’t always positive and when the season is over and...
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Running sessions from the pros
By ZONE3 athlete, Bradley Weiss For the past 7 years I have been under the guidance of running guru Ernie Gruhn. Ernie is a trader by profession but has an...
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The 80/20 rule – How to stay motivated
By ZONE3 Athlete, Michelle Vesterby Life is not 100% perfect and it’s generally not 100% what we expect. This is just something you need to learn to live with, and...
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Two hikers with large backpacks walk along a rocky beach toward the sea
Staycation swimming
No matter where you’re swimming, safety is always the most important thing. After the COVID-19 pandemic, staycations have become more and more popular, with many people opting to stay local...
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Female cyclist in teal and black kit rides a red road bike along a barren hillside road.
Training On Holiday: Yes or No?
Holidays abroad or staycations can be a great way to switch off from the stress of modern life. If you have a big race coming up or you’re simply looking...
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Athlete in aero position rides a neon yellow and black Scott time trial bike across a desert landscape.
Travel Tips for Racing and Training Abroad
Whether you’re heading away for a training camp in the sun, racing a full distance triathlon in the hills, or just travelling for work, adding travel to your training can...
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What to Wear When You Can’t Wear a Wetsuit
Here at ZONE3, we love being in a wetsuit, but there are times when you can’t be wrapped in neoprene. Many triathlons will feature a non-wetsuit swim, meaning you aren’t...
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Top tips for training and racing in the heat
By Lia Stubbings. Marketing at ZONE3  Runner, swimmer, cyclist, triathlete and recently turned ultrarunner!  Last weekend I took on my first ultramarathon which just so happened to fall on the...
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Can’t swim, to Ironman
“Congratulations! You are now registered for the 2022 Ironman UK – General Entry”. Right, I thought, time to learn how to swim… By Patrick Clifford-Tarry, Sales at ZONE3 For 30...
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The Ultimate Triathlon Nutrition Guide
Triathlons are hard. During an Olympic distance triathlon, an athlete can burn anywhere between 2000 and 3000 calories and during your training in the leadup to a triathlon, you’ll burn...
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Open water swimmer in a wetsuit gliding through sunlit water.
ZONE3 Vanquish X vs Aspire
By ZONE3 Athlete, Bradley Weiss, 2 x Xterra World Champion.   I have been lucky enough to be partnered with ZONE3 for the past two race seasons and I have...
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Our top tips for Long-Distance Running
Are you training for a long-distance race? Whether you're running a marathon, an ultra-marathon, or just going out for a long run, here are some of our top tips to...
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