#InTheZone

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.

2023 – Our Highlights
2023 – Our Highlights
What a year! This year we have been lucky enough to meet so many amazing people through community demo days, events, and through getting social online. We have launched some...
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An Ultra-marathon Swimming Story from the Pacific
An Ultra-marathon Swimming Story from the Pacific
Floating an idea… In anticipation of our 5 year wedding anniversary, my wife and I looked to book a treat for just ourselves (without our two young children!) and decided...
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Woman wearing Swimming Goggles with Man in the background
The Helpful Tips You Wish You Knew This Season That You Can Practice Now to Nail in 2024.
Tips from ZONE3 PRO Lauren Brandon. Tips to avoid foggy goggles I know that there is some type of product that you can use to help with foggy goggles, but...
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Winter Training and How to Stay Focused
Winter Training and How to Stay Focused
Written by ZONE3 Ambassador Scott Hill | Head Coach RAF Triathlon and Tri Wolf. Maintaining swim focus and improvement during the winter months can be challenging especially of the festive...
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Setting Up Your Swim Week with Lauren Brandon
Setting Up Your Swim Week with Lauren Brandon
Swimming is something that we as triathletes need to do, and want to get better at, but we don’t always want to put in the work required to get faster....
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Inside the IRONMAN World Championships: Novice and Pro Insights
Inside the IRONMAN World Championships: Novice and Pro Insights
The IRONMAN World Championships in Nice, France, is an event that captures the hearts of both amateur enthusiasts and professional athletes alike. This picturesque coastal city plays host to one...
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Lauren Brandon: How to Swim Faster in the Open Water
Lauren Brandon: How to Swim Faster in the Open Water
I get a lot of people saying that their pace in the pool does not translate over to the open water and they want to know how to improve on...
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Fueling her way to the Kona start line - Team Octagon – Gillian Micoli
Fueling her way to the Kona start line - Team Octagon – Gillian Micoli
Growing up swimming, how we fueled and what and when we ate has completely transformed. I remember eating an entire PowerBar (the original one in the gold wrapper) and threw...
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Jake Vita - The hardest thing I have ever done
Jake Vita - The hardest thing I have ever done
As I found myself standing on the start area of the beach, the nerves properly set in, and those who’d come to support could tell too! The swim leg was...
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Jake Vita: My First Triathlon in 90 Days
Jake Vita: My First Triathlon in 90 Days
90 days to get myself ready and in shape for a sprint triathlon? What could go wrong? Somehow though, I’ve managed to get myself into this situation after taking a...
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Jake Vita: My Triathlon Journey
Jake Vita: My Triathlon Journey
Introduction: It's been a wild rollercoaster of a journey since I took my first strokes as a new and shockingly bad triathlete. From struggling to complete an overwhelming, at the...
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Swimming in Cold Water
Swimming in Cold Water
As we sense the autumn chill creeping in, it can be tempting to find excuses to skip training during the off-season. While your local pool may offer comfort, it doesn't...
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