#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.

Great Glen Project
Great Glen Project
It’s been said many times that there’s a fine line between bravery and stupidity. I think it’s fair to say as a non-swimmer, deciding to swim over 100km between Inverness...
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ZONE3 at USAT Nationals – Xander Brice | Brand & Partnerships Manager
ZONE3 at USAT Nationals – Xander Brice | Brand & Partnerships Manager
I had the incredible opportunity to host the ZONE3 stand at the recent USA Triathlon Nationals event. Bringing together athletes from across the USA, sharing a common passion for the...
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ZONE3 Ambassador - Stefanie Meigel my first SwimRun
ZONE3 Ambassador - Stefanie Meigel my first SwimRun
Trying a SwimRun has been on my wish list for a long time. The ÖTILLÖ racing series seemed a bit too big for the beginning and SwimRun events are not...
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Make Your Altitude Training a Success with ZONE3 Pro Triathlete Joep Staps
Make Your Altitude Training a Success with ZONE3 Pro Triathlete Joep Staps
A lot of professional athletes and serious age groupers will travel to altitude for their altitude training camp to prepare for their main events. Maybe you heard about altitude or...
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Challenge Roth Round Up – Triathlon Dan
Challenge Roth Round Up – Triathlon Dan
My name is Daniel Ward, I’m a 31 year-old amateur triathlete and some of you may know me as “Triathlon Dan” on YouTube. On my channel, I document my triathlon...
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Where YOU Belong | Mike Wien
Where YOU Belong | Mike Wien
I was not much of an athlete growing up. I was short, slow and had poor hand-eye coordination. I was the kid picked last for any team. However, as I...
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A ZONE3 Review of Challenge Roth
A ZONE3 Review of Challenge Roth
What a week! It can sometimes be difficult to see past the months of planning, hours of meetings, design deadlines, and logistics that go into an event like Challenge Roth....
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Day in the Life: Plant-Based Sam Taylor-Frost
Day in the Life: Plant-Based Sam Taylor-Frost
This year ZONE3 Ambassador Samantha Taylor has been taking the cross-tri world by storm and recently claimed bronze in the World Age Group Cross Triathlon Championships in Ibiza. We recently...
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Blast from the Past - 40 Years of Triathlon Races in the UK
Blast from the Past - 40 Years of Triathlon Races in the UK
Triathlon has come a long way since its inception in the 1970s but racing in the UK didn’t start until June 1983. The first-ever race organised by the British Triathlon...
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The Essential Kit List for Your First Triathlon: Be Prepared for a Great Day Out!
The Essential Kit List for Your First Triathlon: Be Prepared for a Great Day Out!
Embarking on your first triathlon is an exciting and challenging adventure. Whether you're a seasoned runner looking to expand your horizons or a fitness enthusiast seeking a new and invigorating...
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Prepare to Swim with a Land Based Swim Warm Up
Prepare to Swim with a Land Based Swim Warm Up
We recently caught up with ZONE3 Ambassador and Pro Triathlete James Shalvoy to take a look at how we can best prepare to swim before we enter the water. Ideal...
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How to Build Confidence in Open Water Swimming
How to Build Confidence in Open Water Swimming
with One with the Ocean founder Bryan Mineo - The Swim Mechanic x ZONE3 Open water may just be our world’s greatest playground and teacher; a wide-open space for fitness,...
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