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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beginner triathlon
Improve Your Triathlon Swim Technique Using Buoyancy Shorts
Discover how buoyancy shorts can improve your swim technique, boost confidence, and transform your triathlon training.
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triathlon
Ten Years, One Target: The Journey to Achieving My Ironman World Championship Dream
How to qualify for the Ironman World Championship: a journey built on consistent training, setbacks, race strategy, resilience, and unwavering self-belief.
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Back to the Pool: What to Pack and How to Structure Off-Season Swims
Discover smart tips, drills, and gear essentials to structure your off-season swims, boost technique, and stay race-ready in the pool.
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beginners triathlon
Strength Training for Triathletes and Swimmers - Build Power and Prevent Injuries
Discover how strength training for triathletes boosts performance, prevents injury and improves swim, bike, and run efficiency with simple, proven exercises.
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How I Overcame My Fear of the Sea to Cross the Swimrun Finish Line in Dorset
Overcoming fear of the sea, training in Dorset, and racing Studland Swimrun — here’s my Swimrun story with beginner tips and gear insights.”
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beginners triathlon
How To Manage Triathlon Transitions T1 & T2 For Faster Race Times
Learn how to master triathlon transitions T1 & T2 with expert tips on setup, race-day strategy to save time & how to avoid mistakes for faster, smoother results.
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a girl is running down the finish line of the T100
Inside T100 London with Women In Tri
T100 London came alive with the spirit of Women in Tri, creating an unforgettable celebration of support, inclusion, and women’s triathlon.
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beginners openwaterswim triathlon
How to Train for Triathlon Open Water Swims in UK Lakes and Seas
Triathlon and Open water swimming are having a big moment in UK. With huge events like Ironman Leeds, the London T100, the Great North Swim and Swim Serpentine drawing record...
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a group of people are swimming in along the bantham swoosh route
A Weekend at Level Water's Bantham Swoosh & Boomerang
Paul from Zone3 joins Level Water's Bantham Swoosh, enjoying a scenic, relaxed 6km swim and shares tips for open water success.
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ZONE3 Lake Roadshow - Test Wetsuits at the Best Lakes around the UK
The Zone3 Lake Roadshow is hitting the best lakes around the UK, for wetsuit demos, expert fit advice, pro swim tips and community vibes.
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open water swim productcare
How to Care for Your Swim Goggles
Taking care of your swim goggles helps them stop fogging up and means you can actually see where you are going. Follow these simple maintence tips!
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Beginners open water swim Triathlon
A Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Anti Fog Swimming Goggles
Choosing the best pair of anti fog swimming goggles can make a significant difference in your swimming experience. Whether you're training for a triathlon, swimming laps for fitness, or just...
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