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.

a triathlon transition showing all bikes racked on racks and lots of kit each side, all on a red carpet
beginners triathlon
How To Manage Triathlon Transitions T1 & T2 For Faster Race Times
What T1 and T2 are, how to set up your triathlon transition area, the kit that makes both faster & the mistakes to avoid. From wetsuit removal to aero race...
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casper stornes sitting on the side of a swimming pool wearing jammers, adjusting swim cap
Athletes Beginners GoingForGold Triathlon
Top Triathlon Swim Tips and Drills
Top triathlon swim tips and drills to incorporate into your trainiing Below you will find the part of the swim technique to focus on, why it is important and which...
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a man and a woman are facing the camera, both stood next to the start line the swim start of a triathlon wearing their wetsuits and brigh colpured swim caps
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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a group of people are swimming in the open water event, with a buoy in the water to turn around
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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Zayd (swimming mantis coach) is surrounded by swimmers wearing wetsuits, all facing the camera. they are all in the sea.
Beginners open water swim Triathlon
Open Water Swim Safety Tips For Newbies and Seasoned Swimmers
Open Water Swim Safety Tips for newbies can make all the difference in helping you feel confident, calm, and in control in lakes and the ocean.
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a pair of orange zone3 goggles with blie tinted lense is being held - the photo is a close up of the goggles
Beginners openwaterswim Triathlon
Your Triathlon and Open Water Swim Event Kit List
Your comprehensive triathlon kit list. Know what to pack for your swim, bike, run, and race-day essentials to boost performance and confidence.
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a man is wearing a zone3 swimskin with swim cap and goggles, he is facing away from camera
beginners triathlon
Top Tips for Your First Triathlon
Discover top tips for your first triathlon! From open water practice to race day nerves, this beginner-friendly guide helps you enjoy the journey.
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a woman in a zone3 swimming costume, cap and goggles is diving into a swimming pool, she is underwater and the camera angle is also under water
Beginners OpenWaterSwim Triathlon
11 Winter Training Tips for Triathletes
Discover 11 essential, practical and motivational winter training tips from our community to stay on track through the colder months.
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A person is swimming in the sea in a ZONE3 wetsuit and breathing to one side
Athletes Beginners Triathlon
Triathlon Race Day Tips from Olympic Medallist Vicky Holland
Medal winner and triathlon expert Vicky Holland shares her top triathlon race day tips - from planning the night before to bringing your own toilet roll.
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a group of triathletes are stood on the beach in their wetsuits and trisuits laughing and having fun
Athletes Beginners Triathlon
Beginner's Guide to Triathlon - Tips from Vicky Holland
Professional Triathlete Vicky Holland shares her expertise and knowledge for getting started in triathlon - a beginner's guide to triathlon.
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Triathlete wearing a neon green swim cap and red goggles smiles while swimming in choppy water.
Athletes Beginners Triathlon
Taking On Your First Long Distance Triathlon
ZONE3 Ambassador Toby Simmons took on his first long distance triathlon at Challenge Roth, 7 months after getting into the sport. Here is the advice he learned along the way.
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a man is swimming in the open water breathing to one side with swim goggles facing the camera
Athletes Beginners Triathlon
A Beginners Guide to Brick Training
Olympic Medallist Vicky Holland's Guide To Triathlon Brick Training What is Brick Training? The definition for a triathlon brick session is training one discipline immediately followed by another with no...
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