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.

Runner in turquoise top leans on a street pillar during hot weather training in the city
Top tips for training and racing in the heat
By Lia Stubbings. Marketing at ZONE3  Runner, swimmer, cyclist, triathlete and recently turned ultrarunner!  Last weekend I took on my first ultramarathon which just so happened to fall on the...
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Two athletes in matching black tri suits jog along a dry hillside trail
Can’t swim, to Ironman
“Congratulations! You are now registered for the 2022 Ironman UK – General Entry”. Right, I thought, time to learn how to swim… By Patrick Clifford-Tarry, Sales at ZONE3 For 30...
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Cyclist in aero position wearing helmet and dark kit gripping aero handlebars
The Ultimate Triathlon Nutrition Guide
Triathlons are hard. During an Olympic distance triathlon, an athlete can burn anywhere between 2000 and 3000 calories and during your training in the leadup to a triathlon, you’ll burn...
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Open water swimmer in a wetsuit gliding through sunlit water.
ZONE3 Vanquish X vs Aspire
By ZONE3 Athlete, Bradley Weiss, 2 x Xterra World Champion.   I have been lucky enough to be partnered with ZONE3 for the past two race seasons and I have...
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Two runners jog along a waterfront boardwalk with a metal railing, one in a bright orange shirt.
Our top tips for Long-Distance Running
Are you training for a long-distance race? Whether you're running a marathon, an ultra-marathon, or just going out for a long run, here are some of our top tips to...
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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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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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Man in a dark jacket and orange beanie gestures while holding a clipboard on an urban street.
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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