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.

Swimmer in orange cap gliding through open water with buoys in the distance.
Inside the IRONMAN World Championships: Novice and Pro Insights
The IRONMAN World Championships in Nice, France, is an event that captures the hearts of both amateur enthusiasts and professional athletes alike. This picturesque coastal city plays host to one...
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Dark lava rock shoreline with a row of palm trees along the coast under a blue sky.
Lauren Brandon: How to Swim Faster in the Open Water
I get a lot of people saying that their pace in the pool does not translate over to the open water and they want to know how to improve on...
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Palm fronds spread across a clear blue sky.
Fueling her way to the Kona start line - Team Octagon – Gillian Micoli
Growing up swimming, how we fueled and what and when we ate has completely transformed.  I remember eating an entire PowerBar (the original one in the gold wrapper) and threw...
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Low angle view over a swimming pool surface with blue water and a blurred pool deck in the background.
Jake Vita - The hardest thing I have ever done
As I found myself standing on the start area of the beach, the nerves properly set in, and those who’d come to support could tell too! The swim leg was...
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Aerial view of blue green ocean with foamy white waves rolling toward the shore.
Jake Vita: My First Triathlon in 90 Days
90 days to get myself ready and in shape for a sprint triathlon? What could go wrong? Somehow though, I’ve managed to get myself into this situation after taking a...
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Jake Vita: My Triathlon Journey
Introduction: It's been a wild rollercoaster of a journey since I took my first strokes as a new and shockingly bad triathlete. From struggling to complete an overwhelming, at the...
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Swimmer in a wetsuit and purple cap wading into cold water
Swimming in Cold Water
As we sense the autumn chill creeping in, it can be tempting to find excuses to skip training during the off-season. While your local pool may offer comfort, it doesn't...
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Two muscular men pose flexing their arms beside a lake, wearing color block wetsuits around their waists.
Great Glen Project
It’s been said many times that there’s a fine line between bravery and stupidity. I think it’s fair to say as a non-swimmer, deciding to swim over 100km between Inverness...
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Zone3 athletes in black wetsuits with green swim caps walk along a lakeside transition area before a race.
ZONE3 at USAT Nationals – Xander Brice | Brand & Partnerships Manager
I had the incredible opportunity to host the ZONE3 stand at the recent USA Triathlon Nationals event. Bringing together athletes from across the USA, sharing a common passion for the...
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Two athletes in Zone3 wetsuits stand on a rocky coastline with blue swimrun fins in hand.
ZONE3 Ambassador - Stefanie Meigel my first SwimRun
Trying a SwimRun has been on my wish list for a long time. The ÖTILLÖ racing series seemed a bit too big for the beginning and SwimRun events are not...
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Tranquil alpine lake tucked among steep green mountains under a blue sky.
Make Your Altitude Training a Success with ZONE3 Pro Triathlete Joep Staps
A lot of professional athletes and serious age groupers will travel to altitude for their altitude training camp to prepare for their main events. Maybe you heard about altitude or...
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Triathlete in a dark blue suit with a white visor and mirrored sunglasses smiles and gives a thumbs up as spectators watch behind barriers
Challenge Roth Round Up – Triathlon Dan
My name is Daniel Ward, I’m a 31 year-old amateur triathlete and some of you may know me as “Triathlon Dan” on YouTube. On my channel, I document my triathlon...
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