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.

Cyclist in aero position on a Scott time trial bike riding through a desert landscape.
Top training locations from the ZONE3 Team
Getting away from home and training in a different location can be hugely beneficial whether you’re training on your own or with your teammates or friends. We asked the ZONE3...
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Three Zone3 triathletes in wetsuits run along the sunlit shoreline after a swim
Take Control of Your Triathlon Recovery
Endurance athletes are very good at pushing their bodies to the absolute limit, day in and day out. So, finishing a race or a heavy training block in the build-up...
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Open water swimmers wearing bright orange and pink caps swim side by side in a lake
Open Water Swimming Kit List
The open water can be pretty daunting and it’s easy to get overwhelmed with where to start. So whether you’re swimming in a river, lake or the sea, here’s everything...
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The new vanquish-x wetsuit in the water
Meet the Vanquish-X, Taking Performance to a New Level
Our award winning Vanquish wetsuit carries the reputation of being the fastest and most comfortable wetsuit on the market, and is loved by triathletes around the world. This is why we are so excited...
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Underwater shot of a swimmer in a black Zone3 wetsuit with orange goggles slicing through blue water
WIN The New Vanquish-X
Later this month we are welcoming the next edition Vanquish X to our award winning, high performance wetsuit collection. We are giving you the opportunity to be the FIRST to...
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Swimmers in black wetsuits and red swim caps raise their arms in celebration at the Great North Swim event.
WIN - Entry to the Great North Swim
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Great North Swim and SwimRun as their Official Wetsuit Partner for 2022. On the 10th-12th June, the Great North Swim and SwimRun...
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Urban Winter Swim - David Hill's Top tips
On Thursday 27 January, Zone3 hosted an Urban Winter Swim experience with inclusive aquatics club, Out To Swim and online sports retailer, Wiggle. Two-time Paralympic swimmer and triathlete, David Hill,...
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Swimmer in a black wetsuit stands in a tranquil lake holding an orange flotation buoy, mountains in the background.
Keep swimming through winter – Part 4
 
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Swimmer in a wetsuit with an orange buoy glides through a misty lake backed by mountains.
Keep swimming through winter – Part 3
The effects of cold water on your body Written by Chloe Rafferty, Director of Love SwimRun and STA Open Water Swimming Coach. Cold Water Incapacitation When you are immersed in...
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Person in a wetsuit and beanie stands chest-deep in a cold lake ready to swim.
Keep swimming through winter – Part 2
Acclimatising and understanding cold water Written by Chloe Rafferty, Director of Love SwimRun and STA Open Water Swimming Coach. The first thing you can do to help prepare your body...
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Swimmer in a wetsuit glides across a dark lake with a bright orange buoy and distant mountains.
Keep swimming through winter – Part 1
Why would you want to swim through winter!? Written by Chloe Rafferty, Director of Love SwimRun and STA Open Water Swimming Coach. Early in November I went to visit a...
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Open water swimmer wearing a cap and goggles glides through sunlit tidal water
Ten Top Tips for Tidal Open Water Swimming
By Tim Wiggins Open water swimming in tidal waters is an exhilarating and unique experience. The open waves are like no other pool and coastal open water swimming can open...
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