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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.

Swim Buoy vs Tow Float: Choosing Size, Features, and Placement
Swim Buoy vs Tow Float: Choosing Size, Features, and Placement
Choose the right triathlon swim buoy for training with tips on sizing, key safety features, and where to place it for comfort and visibility.
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Race-Morning Gear Checklist: Pre-Flight Walk-Through to Catch Missing Essentials
Race-Morning Gear Checklist: Pre-Flight Walk-Through to Catch Missing Essentials
Use this preflight checklist to confirm every triathlon gear bag item, including nutrition, spares, tools, and weather-ready add-ons, before you go.
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How to Choose Triathlon Swim Fins + Drills to Prevent Knee and Ankle Strain
How to Choose Triathlon Swim Fins + Drills to Prevent Knee and Ankle Strain
Choose the best triathlon swim fins by blade length, stiffness, and fit, plus key drills to boost kick speed and prevent knee and ankle strain.
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tri shorts for triathletes
Mistakes Triathletes Make When Buying Tri Shorts Online
Avoid costly shopping pitfalls with this guide to tri shorts, covering fit, padding, sizing, and materials so you race in comfort and speed.
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tri suit comfort for racing
Race-Day Trisuit Comfort Checklist: Prevent Chafing and Saddle Sores
Use this tri suit comfort checklist to prevent chafing, hot spots, and saddle sores with smart seam placement, pad choice, and race tweaks.
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summer race triathlon swimwear
Summer Race Confidence with the Right Triathlon Swimwear
Find triathlon swimwear built for speed, comfort, and confidence so you can swim strong in open water and feel ready for race day.
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Sustainable Triathlon Gear Choices for Warmer-Weather Races
Sustainable Triathlon Gear Choices for Warmer-Weather Races
Gear up Green for Hot-Weather Triathlon Season   Warm-weather race season comes fast. One week it is cold and gray, and suddenly the water feels friendly, the air is sticky,...
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Common Triathlon Wetsuit Mistakes That Slow You Down
Common Triathlon Wetsuit Mistakes That Slow You Down
Stop Letting Your Wetsuit Steal Your Speed A triathlon wetsuit should feel like free speed, not like a heavy coat holding you back. When water starts to warm in early...
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What Your Triathlon Wetsuit Fit Reveals About Your Swim Form
What Your Triathlon Wetsuit Fit Reveals About Your Swim Form
Dial in Your Spring Swim Speed with a Smarter Fit Your triathlon wetsuit is not just about staying warm in cold spring water. The way it fits can quietly tell...
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Questioning Your Triathlon Wetsuit Fit for Faster Swims
Questioning Your Triathlon Wetsuit Fit for Faster Swims
Stop Fighting Your Wetsuit and Start Swimming Faster If your early season swims feel slow and tight, it might not be your fitness. It might be your triathlon wetsuit. When...
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Maximising Speed with the Right Triathlon Wetsuit Fit
Maximising Speed with the Right Triathlon Wetsuit Fit
Unlock More Speed with a Smarter Wetsuit Fit The right triathlon wetsuit does more than keep you warm. Fit has a direct impact on how fast you move through the...
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Common Tri Suit Fit Mistakes That Slow You Down
Common Tri Suit Fit Mistakes That Slow You Down
Eliminate Wasted Watts Before You Even Hit the Water The way your tri suit fits can give you free speed or quietly steal it from you. Before you even touch...
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