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.

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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Woman in a Zone3 wetsuit stands by the sea looking ahead toward the horizon.
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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Two cyclists in black gear ride aero road bikes along a coastal road by the sea.
How to shift focus post race season
Triathlon is a tough sport and with that, comes a lot of emotions, excitement, nerves and joy. However, these emotions aren’t always positive and when the season is over and...
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Female athlete in a green and black triathlon suit running under a clear blue sky
Running sessions from the pros
By ZONE3 athlete, Bradley Weiss For the past 7 years I have been under the guidance of running guru Ernie Gruhn. Ernie is a trader by profession but has an...
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Two female cyclists racing on a sunny coastal street with palm trees and white buildings in the background
The 80/20 rule – How to stay motivated
By ZONE3 Athlete, Michelle Vesterby Life is not 100% perfect and it’s generally not 100% what we expect. This is just something you need to learn to live with, and...
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Two hikers with large backpacks walk along a rocky beach toward the sea
Staycation swimming
No matter where you’re swimming, safety is always the most important thing. After the COVID-19 pandemic, staycations have become more and more popular, with many people opting to stay local...
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Female cyclist in teal and black kit rides a red road bike along a barren hillside road.
Training On Holiday: Yes or No?
Holidays abroad or staycations can be a great way to switch off from the stress of modern life. If you have a big race coming up or you’re simply looking...
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Athlete in aero position rides a neon yellow and black Scott time trial bike across a desert landscape.
Travel Tips for Racing and Training Abroad
Whether you’re heading away for a training camp in the sun, racing a full distance triathlon in the hills, or just travelling for work, adding travel to your training can...
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