New Year, New Goals – with 20% off Zygo bone-conduction swimming headphones

That idea is summed up perfectly by British Olympic triathlete Alistair Brownlee, who recently took on Patagonman – an extreme triathlon in a remote glacial region of southern Chile.

“On December 7th, I did Patagonman, an Ironman-distance triathlon [3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run] in Chilean Patagonia. It’s one of the most beautiful, raw, and honest triathlons on the planet. In a world that never switches off, this race demands it – few crowds, limited feed stations, just you, your one chosen crew, and Patagonia's landscapes.

“As a two-time Olympic gold triathlete, I built my career on rigorous preparation, but I entered this race with embarrassingly little swimming under my belt and light prep overall. Why? Because after years of chasing performance, there's unmatched joy in bucket-list events like this, done purely for the love of the challenge.

"I encourage you to do the same this year – to experience the thrill of wild swimming and the camaraderie of a mass event… If I may suggest a New Year's resolution: don't feel like you have to be in perfect shape to sign up for a race that might scare you a bit.”

You don’t need to be targeting an extreme triathlon to take something from this. Whether your goal is a race, colder swims, or simply getting into the water more often, just committing to it is the first key step towards success.

Train with purpose this year

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Zygo’s bone-conduction swimming headphones let you follow coached sessions, structured workouts and training plans while you swim, without breaking rhythm or lifting your head from the water. They’re designed for swimmers who want focused, effective swim sessions that support real-world adventures.

Red subscribers get 20% off Zygo headphones in January with the code ZYGORED20 – so grab your discount, get motivated, and get swimming.