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.

Swimming wearing the Zone3 Vanquish X wetsuit
Triathlon wetsuit panels: how each one helps you swim more efficiently
Triathlon wetsuit panels do specific jobs: buoyancy lifts your legs, flexibility frees your stroke. See how each Zone3 panel helps you swim faster for less effort.
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Zone3 Triathlon Goggles
Triathlon Goggles Mistakes That Slow Your Swim (and How to Fix Them)
Triathlon goggle mistakes cost you time in the water. Fix lens tint, seal, fog and fit with Zone3's race-day goggle guide for faster, calmer open water swims.
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Zone3 first triathlon wetsuit, Agile Wetsuit
How to Choose Your First Triathlon Wetsuit
To choose your first triathlon wetsuit, match three things: a snug, second-skin fit with no air pockets, the buoyancy and flexibility your swim needs, and a neoprene thickness suited to...
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Zone3 triathlon transition bag in Teal
Triathlon Transition Bags: How to Keep Your Gear Organised for Race Day
A triathlon transition bag keeps your kit organised by giving every item a fixed place: separate compartments for swim, bike, and run gear, a waterproof section for a wet wetsuit,...
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Half Ironman (70.3) Training Plan: How to prepare for a middle distance triathlon
A middle-distance triathlon, also called a 70.3 or half Ironman, covers a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike and a 21.1km run. It sits between the Olympic distance and the full...
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a group of women in tri are all wearing their zone3 wetsuits, next to the docklands sailing and watersports open water swim venue
Getting Started in Triathlon: How 'Women In Tri UK' Helps Women Break Boundaries
Women In Tri UK was founded to remove the barriers that stop women from participating in triathlon. They provide financial support, mentorship, training resources and a welcoming community.
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anya culling is getting ready for her triathlon swim, wearing her zone3 agile wetsuit
Stepping Up the Distance: From Marathon Runner to Triathlete
Marathon runner turned triathlete Anya Culling on training for Ironman Copenhagen: how long it takes, swim and bike tips, and starting triathlon as a runner.
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a man is swimming in a open air pool with hand paddles for training
Building Endurance for a Triathlon Swim
A strong swim makes you more competitive in the water and saves you energy for your bike and run so building your swim endurance should not be overlooked.
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casper stornes sitting on the side of a swimming pool wearing jammers, adjusting swim cap
Top Triathlon Swim Tips and Drills
Top triathlon swim tips and drills to incorporate into your trainiing Below you will find the part of the swim technique to focus on, why it is important and which...
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pro triathlete kieran lindars is pulling up his Zone3 wetsuit around his shoulders
Triathlon Training Routines, Rituals and Mental Resets
Triathlon training routines, rituals and mental resets that actually work. Real tips from Zone3 athlete and British IRONMAN record holder Kieran Lindars.
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photo is taken from underwater, showing a person swimming in a Zone3 advance wetsuit, doing front crawl stroke
Your First Triathlon Kit List: Essential Gear, Wetsuits & Race-Day Tips
Training for your first triathlon? Discover the essential triathlon kit you actually need, including beginner wetsuits, tri suits, goggles and race-day accessories from Zone3.
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a man is swimming in a zone3 wetsuit, doing front crawl, the photo is taken from beneath the water
The Science of Speed: Hydrodynamics, Energy Efficiency, and Triathlon Wetsuits
Triathlon swimming is often the most technically demanding parts of race day. Open water conditions, race nerves, and the need to conserve energy for the bike and run make the...
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