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.

Triathlete in a dark tropical kit with a white cap and red mirrored goggles runs toward the camera at a race setup with volunteers.
Race Review | The Ironman World Championships 2019
Elite male race Joe Skipper – 6th 8:07:46 Bart Aernouts – 9th 8:12:27 Josh Amberger – 33rd 8:44:29 One of the greatest ever professional male fields assembled for the 2019...
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Open water triathlon start with swimmers in green caps; a marshal raises an arm above the waves beside an orange buoy.
Zone3 Kona Athletes and their Progress in the Season so far
Elite Male: Bart Aernouts – qualified via his 2nd place finish from IM World Championships 2018 Matt Hanson – qualified at IM Mar del Plata (2nd 7:39:47) Andi Boecherer –...
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Tips for Flying before a Race
There are many reasons that people choose to participate in races that involve a lot of travelling. On occasions, it can simply be down to qualifying for a set race,...
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Spectators line a grassy embankment watching a race, with an orange inflatable barrier in the foreground.
Outlaw X Race Review
Wow. What a race Outlaw X turned out to be. Shrouded in secrecy pre-event due to both the swim and run courses being on the private grounds of the Thoresby...
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Lars Simonsen Swims Around the Entire Perimeter of Denmark
Lars Simonsen is a Danish adventurer, public speaker and author. He is well known for his previous adventures, including travelling from Copenhagen to Istanbul by kayak, canoeing across Alaska and...
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How to Inspire Yourself After a Bad Race
Quite often, life doesn’t pan out the way you’d like it to and this can, unfortunately, leave us with feelings of negativity. When it comes to triathlons, it’s important to...
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How to Nail your Recovery!
As a physiotherapist, I see a lot of athletes coming to me with overuse injuries which could have been prevented. It’s just as frustrating for me to see, as to...
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Ideal Outdoor Workouts for Triathletes
As triathletes, we are perhaps more attuned to having to undertake training sessions indoors more than other athletes, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take every opportunity to head into...
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Hundreds of triathletes in green swim caps begin the open water swim as buoy markers float among the churning waves
70.3 World Championships Nice | Race Preview
Zone3 sponsored athletes racing: #6 Radka Kahlefeldt (CZE)                 #6 Pieter Heemeryck (BEL) #21 Fenella Langridge (GBR)             #8 Adam...
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The WTS Grand Final | Race Preview
This weekend sees the world’s best triathletes come together in Lausanne, Switzerland for the WTS Grand Final Triathlon. In a vital year for Olympic qualification, this Grand Final will also...
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Session Fuelling and Long Ride Munching : The art of the high speed banana
When you’re training hard, good nutrition is key. Sure, you need to train for your swim, bike and run legs, but what’s the point in going through all the effort...
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Triathlete in a black and red wetsuit walking toward the sea from a rocky shore, seen from behind
Triathlon & Mental Health: How to Cope - Part 2
Ask for help If you aren’t sure, ask. People who can help generally love being asked for help. If you think about it, if someone asks you for help it...
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