ZONE 3 EVOLUTION SWIMRUN WETSUIT

£375, zone3.com

Designed in male and female fit, the latest version of the Evolution is a very lightweight, full neoprene wetsuit with six useful pockets. Features include flexible shoulder panels for easier swimming and ‘aqua dynamic’ SCS Nano coating for almost zero drag through the water. Extra buoyancy comes from clever details such as air bubbles built into the fabric layers of the torso panels. You can also purchase removable arm and calf sleeves.

Swimrun athletes are required to wear wetsuits and carry mandatory kit pockets or a dry bag as they race. Pairs are attached to each other in the swim and run sections with a bungee. A flotation aid, such as a pull buoy, is usually allowed, as are paddles for the hands. Competitors do not change clothes or footwear, wearing trainers in the water and a wetsuit while running.