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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What to Eat and WHEN to eat during a Triathlon
By Glen Gore, former pro triathlete and current coach. If ever there was a hot topic of debate, it comes in the form of triathlon nutrition and more importantly, nutrition...
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Two wetsuit-clad triathletes dive into the water from a blue transition platform at Leeds WTS with numbered signs in the background
Dave Ellis takes the win at WTS Leeds ahead of his visit to Tokyo
Returning back to ITU racing after almost 2 years due to the pandemic, brought many unknowns both for my own form & competition. It was brilliant to have a WPS...
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Top tips for staying safe in the water
Top tips for staying safe in the water Whilst we all enjoy getting out and swimming in the open water, whether it be for leisure, training or racing, the water...
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Two swimmers in matching black and grey wetsuits enter the open water, each with bright orange safety buoys.
Top tips to enjoy the open water safely
Here are the Royal Life Saving Society's top tips to enjoy the water safely whilst swimming outdoors. Plan your day Think about the water temperature and weather. Plan your exit before you...
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Group of athletes in wetsuits with bright green swim caps entering the water at a forested open water start.
Zone3 Partners with Swedeman Xtreme Triathlon
Zone3 is proud to announce its latest partnership with Swedeman Xtreme Triathlon. Joining as the official swim partner of this renowned Triathlon event, Zone3 will be promoting their award-winning range...
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Swimmer with pink cap and goggles paddles in a lake with a yellow buoy and other swimmers in the distance.
RLSS UK Recommended Places to Swim and What to Look For
With the weather getting warmer and open water temperatures beginning to heat up the draw to swimming outdoors is back for many of us in the UK and Ireland.   RLSS UK would...
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Swimmer in a wetsuit and pink cap swims at sunset with an orange buoy in the background.
THE ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY UK ANNOUNCE ZONE3 AS A NEW WATER SAFETY PARTNER
Always on the look-out for like-minded partners to develop the reach and impact of its water safety messaging, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is delighted to announce...
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Open water swimmers with bright flotation devices glide across a calm river beside a rocky bank and trees.
Beginners
Cold Open Water Swimming Safety Tips
By Dr Lis Kilcourse MBBS MRCGP, aka The Running Medic This last year has seen a huge rise in the popularity of open water and cold-water swimming, and rightly so. There are...
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Swimmer in a wetsuit stands chest deep in a lake adjusting a swim cap as autumn hills rise in the background.
The Many Benefits of Cold Water Swimming
By Dr Lis Kilcourse MBBS MRCGP, aka The Running Medic Due to the lockdown and the closure of pools over the last year open water and wild swimming has become increasingly...
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Close up of a female triathlete in a pink swim cap and goggles looking ahead.
Challenging Gender Bias in Triathlon
Hello, I’m Becca, I’m 30 years old and I’m a northerner living in London. I’m a runner and newbie triathlete. In 2018 I made the switch from running into all...
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Triathlete sprinting toward the finish line on a red carpet with water in the background and Challenge North America banners.
Challenge Daytona: post-race roundup
The PTO World Championships at Challenge Daytona promised to be an incredible event – it certainly delivered. Battling it out on the Daytona International Speedway, the top 40 professional male...
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Challenge Daytona: PTO 2020 World Championship
The PTO 2020 World Championship promises to be the highlight of a much-disrupted race season. Battling it out under the lights of the Daytona International Speedway, the top 40 male...
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