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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Top Tips for Your First Triathlon
Discover top tips for your first triathlon! From open water practice to race day nerves, this beginner-friendly guide helps you enjoy the journey.
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11 Winter Training Tips for Triathletes
Discover 11 essential, practical and motivational winter training tips from our community to stay on track through the colder months.
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What to Wear Under a Wetsuit for Open Water Swimming
Knowing what to wear under your swim wetsuit is important, it can directly affect your swim performance, comfort, and even warmth.
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11 Christmas Gift Ideas for Triathletes
Finding the perfect gift for triathletes doesn’t have to be a challenge. From stocking fillers like anti-chafe balm to big gifts like top performance wetsuit.
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How to Prevent Chafing in a Triathlon Swim
Chafing during a triathlon can turn a great race day into a painful ordeal. With a few smart tips you can prevent chafing and stay focused on your swim.
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Octagon Elite: A USA Triathlon Team Making Waves
Octagon Elite Team is one of the most exciting triathlon teams in the USA. Their mission is to develop and mentor young athletes and help them grow into successful triathletes
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Returning To Sport After Pregnancy - Advice for Mothers From Triathlete Vicky Holland
Professional Triathlete Vicky Holland shares her experience of returning to training and competiting after pregnancy. She hopes to inspire more women to understand the benefits of doing sport after having...
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Success Looks Different for Everyone
Like athletes all chase their personal goals, success is also personal and can be reached in many ways - not just PB's and medals. Rachel Klamer reflects on her career...
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Training for a triathlon while working a full time job
ZONE3's USA Pro Team member Kaitlin Carew shares her top tips for how to balance training, working a full time job and other life commitments without feeling burnt out.
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TRAINING FOR YOUR 'A' RACE - TRIATHLON TIPS
'A' races are the events where you aim to perform at your best, your main target events of the season. ZONE3 Team USA Ambassador Norma Coker explains how to train...
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Live Meddings is dipping in the cold water in Norway
Skins swimming and love of cold water
Water is much denser than air, that’s why it feels so much colder. Below 15° you can experience cold water shock. At 10° you struggle to control your breathing. At...
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The Importance of Swim Drills for Triathletes: Unlocking Your Potential in the Water
I’m Garrett Mayeaux, a ZONE3 USA Pro Team member and a professional triathlete focused on middle distance racing. Before taking an interest in triathlons, I grew up swimming on a club...
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