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.

Runner in blue kit crosses the finish line with arms wide as fans and photographers cheer behind blue barriers.
June Race Report
WTS MONTREAL   Zone3 sponsored athlete Jelle Geens takes his first ever WTS win in Montreal, with a blistering run split. In the process he takes Belgium’s first ever WTS victory!   The 2019 WTS Montreal Sprint distance...
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Riders race along a curved road wearing helmets and colorful kits, with a guardrail and spectators in the background.
The Logistics of Race Day
It can be overwhelming thinking about the looming race day and whether or not you’re ready, physically, mentally or logistically. I remember my first ever race and the sheer number...
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Underwater shot of a male swimmer wearing goggles gliding along a pool lane with Zone3 branding
The benefits of swimming, with Mark Foster
Eight-time World Record holder and Zone3 ambassador Mark Foster has taken some time out from his busy training, modelling and general celebrity lifestyle to explain the physical benefits of swimming....
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Three female cyclists on the winners podium holding bouquets, in front of a brick building and cheering crowd.
Challenge Geraardsbergen Report
Pieter Heemeryck  Last weekend I raced the Challenge in Geraardsbergen, a race on home soil. This year it also was the Belgian National championship which added an extra dimension to...
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Triathlete in a black Zone3 wetsuit with a red swim cap stands on a sandy beach by the ocean
The Zone3 Vision Wins 220Triathlon Magazine ‘Cutting Edge’ Award
The Zone3 Vision continues to build on its reputation as being one of the best suits on the market and has been awarded 220Triathlon Magazine’s ‘Cutting Edge’ award for the...
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Back view of a person on a beach with a blue and yellow Zone3 kit bag looking toward the water
Kit Bag Essentials
Remembering what to pack in your kit bag is often more stressful than the race itself. Not ideal for the night before a race when an early night sleep is...
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Three cyclists ride along a desert highway with distant mountains under a clear sky
No aid stations – surviving Xtreme triathlons
Since the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon was conceived in 2003, it has captured the imagination of many triathletes looking for something special – more climbing, tougher terrain and unpredictable weather. In...
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Union Jack themed banner announcing The Queens Awards for Enterprise 2018 with a central emblem and surrounding athletes
ZONE3 wins Queens Award for Enterprise
Zone3, the world’s highest-rated triathlon brand, won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.In light of it being HM Queen Elizabeth’s birthday this weekend, we wanted to share...
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Open water swimmer wearing a black Zone3 wetsuit with blue patterned neoprene sleeves
A Closer Look At Our Neoprene Accessories Range 
Most triathletes will agree that every year you’re faced with the same decision. Most triathlon races start in May, so you’re faced with two choices. Either reintroduce yourself to open...
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Triathletes in wetsuits sprinting out of the water during an open water start with spray around their legs.
Open Water Racing Strategy
For some people, the prospect of open water swimming can be the most daunting part of a triathlon. For others, the main aim is just getting through it as easily...
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Ironman Lanzarote swimmer in a black wetsuit and red cap emerging from the sea onto the shore.
IRONMAN LANZAROTE RACE REPORT
I’m not even sure how to put into words in a short paragraph or two (or a few I can waffle) to round up my emotions of winning my first...
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British Paratriathlon Championships competitors ride a tandem bike along a coastal road in aero suits.
British Paratriathlon Championships
2019 is a crucial year for Paratriathletes looking to fulfil their dreams and head to the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2020 and the British Paratriathlon Championships was set to be...
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