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.

Open water swimmer wearing a cap and orange goggles glides through rippled lake water with trees along the shore.
10 triathlons, 10 days, 10 locations: A Darren Hardy Conquest
Former soldier and extreme adventurer Darren Hardy recently completed an incredible 10 ironman distance triathlons in 10 days in 10 different locations. Why? To raise money for Help for Heroes.  ...
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Triathlete in a wetsuit stands on a rocky riverbank beside a calm emerald river flanked by forested cliffs.
Justin Kauffman: A Mountain Triathlon
Justin Kauffman, along with his brothers Travis and Darren, went on a mountain adventure taking with them our Aspire Wetsuit - they then reported back to us at Zone3.  ...
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Woman in a blue long sleeve top and patterned leggings on a purple mat performing Pilates in a grassy field.
Pilates Sessions for Triathletes from Beyond The Studio Pilates
Hannah from Beyond The Studio Pilates here. I've spent my summer putting together three videos for you to break down how you can use Pilates to prepare for and recover from each of...
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Two runners in matching dark athletic gear sprint along a rural trail with trees and blue sky.
Aeroforce-X Competition Winner
MY EXPERIENCE BEING A ZONE3 COMPETITION WINNER WRITTEN BY BETH I was super lucky to win the recent Zone3 competition which saw me winning custom made Aeroforce-X trisuit from Zone3 and...
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Open water swimmer in a pink cap and black wetsuit swims in a calm lake with tree lined shore.
Top Open Water Swimming Tips
My Top Open Water Swimming Tips Written by Ellie Living Healthy Open water swimming certainly has its attractions. Being in the wild, no chlorine and being able to keep going without having to...
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Triathlete in a black racing suit runs on a course with spectators in the background
Josh Amberger 70.3 Sunshine Coast Race Report
IRONMAN SUNSHINE COAST 70.3 RACE REPORT WRITTEN BY JOSH AMBERGER 3:40am: Alarm tone shatters my world. I’m convinced only death is worse. Temptingly, I close my eyes, oblivion would be easier....
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Triathlete in blue aero kit rides a time trial bike with a disc rear wheel during a road race
Ironman 70.3 Gdynia
Ironman Gdynia 70.3 Race Report Written by Tom Davis This race was a long time coming. It’s been 9 months without a race, and although I’ve been working hard throughout...
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Swimmer in a black wetsuit with red sleeves powers a freestyle stroke as water sprays from the lake
Beginners Guide To Swimming In a Wetsuit
When thinking about triathlon and open water swimming wetsuits, a common misconception is that they are the same as surfing wetsuits. The main difference between the triathlon & surfing wetsuits...
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Open water swimmer in a blue wetsuit glides through turquoise water with a sunny coastline and palm trees in the distance.
Open Water Swimming For Beginners
Introduction: With swimming pools closed to the public and lakes and beaches now a little bit more accessible under new lockdown rules – you may be thinking about venturing into...
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Swimmer wearing a red cap and gloves paddles through dark blue open water at dusk with a bright buoy nearby.
Deep Dive Into Cold Water Swimming
Just like you, we've had to make adjustments to the way we are training at the moment. Where our government rules allow we've been solo running a bit more, tried...
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Triathlete in a blue racing suit runs along a gravel road with snow covered mountains and a lake behind.
THE WORLDS MOST CHALLENGING TRIATHLON EVENTS
What better way to dream about zipping up your wetsuit and heading for the water than reading about our favourite and most gruelling events. When first venturing into the world of...
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Triathlete in a black Zone3 wetsuit practicing yoga pose with hands raised overhead on rocky shore at dusk
Yoga For Triathletes: The Why and How
So, as the peak season now looks like it's becoming the off season, we explore the benefits of yoga for triathletes, and on maintaining your race-ready physique and cardiovascular fitness....
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