Taking that first dive into the water can be intimidating, in fact it can be one of the main reasons that people stay away from competing in a triathlon at all. A lot of it though, news flash, isn’t actually that different from swimming in a regular old pool! It’s mostly just about how y …

Zone3 Aspire WetsuitThe Aspire wetsuit has built upon its world-renowned reputation year after year, receiving numerous accolades from the Triathlon industry. In its early years, it scored an impressive 10 out of 10 rating in both Triathlete Europe and 220 Magazine. Recently, it received a 95% ratin …

Why go wild?Open water swimming explained; a short seriesHere at MyTriathlon we thought we’d write a short series about the benefits and joys of open water swimming.So welcome to our first post of 2023. We’re going to talk about why it’s so good for you, how the sport is developing in the UK, some t …

Dryrobe introduce a Limited Edition Orange and Lime Green changing robeThe dyrobe has received high praise since its launch and has become a familiar sight on many of our beaches. The dryrobe continues to grow in popularity and is now seen as essential gear not only just for surfers and open water s …

Orca Wetsuits recently received three awards from 220 Triathlon magazine.The Men’s Apex Flow, the most advanced triathlon wetsuit in the Orca range won in the Top-End category the 'Best on Test'The Woman's Apex Flex wetsuit also won Top-End Category the "Best on Test" in the Wome …

The Novice Open Water Swimmer - Hints and TipsIn this update, we’re going to take a look at what kit will keep you both safe and let you have the best overall swim.What kit do I need for Open Water Swimming?There is a lot of open water swim equipment available, and what you choose to use depends on …