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.

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Where YOU Belong | Mike Wien
I was not much of an athlete growing up. I was short, slow and had poor hand-eye coordination. I was the kid picked last for any team. However, as I...
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Spectators crowd a bridge over a calm river during a triathlon with a long red banner across the span
A ZONE3 Review of Challenge Roth
What a week! It can sometimes be difficult to see past the months of planning, hours of meetings, design deadlines, and logistics that go into an event like Challenge Roth....
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Sam Taylor-Frost in a blue Zone3 triathlon suit runs along a rocky coastal path smiling under a visor
Day in the Life: Plant-Based Sam Taylor-Frost
This year ZONE3 Ambassador Samantha Taylor has been taking the cross-tri world by storm and recently claimed bronze in the World Age Group Cross Triathlon Championships in Ibiza. We recently...
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Triathlete in a wetsuit and swim cap exits the water at a UK triathlon finish line as water splashes around
Blast from the Past - 40 Years of Triathlon Races in the UK
Triathlon has come a long way since its inception in the 1970s but racing in the UK didn’t start until June 1983. The first-ever race organised by the British Triathlon...
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Female triathlete in a Zone3 wetsuit raises her arms at the start area with other athletes and tents in the background
The Essential Kit List for Your First Triathlon: Be Prepared for a Great Day Out!
Embarking on your first triathlon is an exciting and challenging adventure. Whether you're a seasoned runner looking to expand your horizons or a fitness enthusiast seeking a new and invigorating...
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Prepare to Swim with a Land Based Swim Warm Up
We recently caught up with ZONE3 Ambassador and Pro Triathlete James Shalvoy to take a look at how we can best prepare to swim before we enter the water. Ideal...
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Group of Zone3 wetsuit swimmers posing on a sandy beach before an open water session
How to Build Confidence in Open Water Swimming
with One with the Ocean founder Bryan Mineo - The Swim Mechanic x ZONE3 Open water may just be our world’s greatest playground and teacher; a wide-open space for fitness, for...
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Acclimatising to the Cold with Founder of One with the Ocean – Bryan Mineo
Electively choosing to be cold is a bizarre concept. So, is there a secret fountain of youth found through the cold or something? Possibly. Regardless of your perception of or...
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Two runners in Zone3 athletic gear sprint along a sunlit hillside trail with distant mountains.
Pre-Season Warm Weather Camps
Throughout February and March, talk of race season becomes ever more, training volume ramps up and the intensity heightens. Warm weather training camps are often used by athletes that have...
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Two athletes in Zone3 wetsuits run along a sunny beach wearing knit beanies.
Gifting Ideas from the Pros
It’s time to start thinking about Christmas gifts! Deciding on the perfect gift can be a challenging task, let alone finding the perfect gift for the triathletes and open water...
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Underwater shot of a swimmer in a black wetsuit and orange goggles gliding through turquoise water.
PTO US Open: Race Report
On the 17th September, the PTO Tour hopped off at a sweltering Dallas TX. Temperatures high, tensions higher, a super strong field of athletes went head-to-head in the heat for the...
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Queen Elizabeth II
The team at ZONE3 offer our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family. We reflect with gratitude and admiration on an extraordinary lifetime of service from HM Queen Elizabeth II. We...
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