Sara McLarty

Try this latest workout by Sara McLarty to work on your speed in the water.

It's time to build off all that technique work you've been doing - now, we're adding speed to the mix.

A swim coach and former pro explains why triathletes need to ditch the classic “zipper” swim drill.

New technology combines bone-conduction audio with a radio transmitter to stream any content from your phone while you swim—no pesky MP3 downloads required.

How far can you get in 60 minutes? Try the Postal Swim!

It's time to mix it up in the pool.

Blow out the cobwebs by using short intervals mixed with kicking, drills, and pulling.

Find a friend and complete this unique swim workout for triathletes that involves sitting on a kickboard while using a breaststroke pulling motion with your arms.

Try this latest swim workout from Sara McLarty.

Don't get bored in the pool! Check out this week's creative swim session from coach Sara McLarty.

Race-week swim sets for every triathlon distance.

We feature a workout every Friday so you have new ideas to take to the pool.

Imagine the equivalent of a smartphone or even a computer screen in front of your eyes as you swim. But is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Looking for an epic aerobic set? We've got you covered.

See how well you can maintain a fast 100 with this week's swim workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Boost your aerobic endurance in this speedy swim workout from coach Sarah McLarty.

Be sure to show up to the start line fresh, but sharp, by doing one of these shakeout sets a few days out from your event.

Triathlete's guide to this season's neoprene has all of the best women's wetsuits available in 2021. We rate six great choices on fit, buoyancy, and more.

You've logged endless hours in the water, but now you're ready to test your legs on dry land.

It might as well be the official motto of endurance sports: You never know what’s going to happen on race day.

They’re the only thing standing between your precious peepers and impossible-to-see buoys or flotsam and jetsam. You best take care of those goggles.

You can get in a quality distance workout by breaking your swim down into smaller parts.

This set focuses on pulling to build the proper strength you need to succeed in the open water.

This swim session is all about your race-day goals.

A well-done update to a fan favorite is heavy on features (and price). We dig in on what works and what doesn’t.

Check out our 2021 women's wetsuit buyer's guide for a wide range of reviewer-tested neoprene for triathletes of all levels.

This swim workout will help you become a pro at swimming through whatever comes at you come go-time.

This week's session includes several 100s made up of fast 75s, with 25 easy to recover.

This workout will help you nail all four phases with a drill and small set for each.

Your schedule calls for a really long swim. What's your plan? Try this session from coach Sara McLarty.

Try this workout from swimming all-star and contributor Sara McLarty.

Most swim workouts are based on distances you must complete in certain intervals. Here, we flip that approach.

Keep your swim workouts entertaining and engaging with this swim drills set that includes options for you.

Coach Sara McLarty explains the value of a snorkel and how to use it in this short intervals workout that emphasizes body positioning.

Check in with your swim fitness this winter by completing this “test set” workout three weeks in a row.

If you're feeling bored in the pool, this week's workout from coach Sara McLarty is guaranteed to spice things up.

Your last big swim before the Hawaii From Home virtual triathlon has you put everything you've worked on over the last six weeks together.

Sharpen the mental toughness needed to swim longer distances with this week's swim workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Want to get faster in the swim? You've got to include efforts in your practice.

Coach Sara McLarty helps you get ready for a 2.4-mile time trial in the pool.

Doing a 2.4-mile time trial in a pool? You better work on efficient turns.

Use this week's test set to see how fast you could potentially go in a 2.4-mile swim.

Looking to mix it up in the pool this weekend? Here's a creative workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Learn about a few new drills and then try them out with this swim set from coach Sara McLarty.

Our two testers each pitted three wetsuits against each other for an epic showdown of rubber. Read on to see who floated to the top.

Check in with your swim fitness by completing this “test set” workout three weeks in a row.

Try this fun workout as motivation to get back into the water after some time off.

As pools slowly start to re-open, we share a workout from swim coach Sara McLarty that will help you ease back into lap swimming.

Hop in the backyard pool (or bake your neighbor some cookies and use theirs) and try this swim tether workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Maybe you can't swim, but you can still be intentional about working on your swim strength.

Hop in the backyard pool (or bake your neighbor some cookies and use theirs) and try this swim tether workout from coach Sara McLarty.

We put six women’s wetsuits through the ringer to see what works and what doesn’t.

Coach Sara McLarty explains how to properly use stretch cords in this build-focused indoor swim workout.

Have access to a play pool, but not quite sure how to use it to maintain swim fitness? Coach Sara McLarty is here to help.

Sometimes getting in the water just isn’t possible, so we tapped open-water swim expert and former pro triathlete Sara McLarty to ask her for the best alternative swimming options.

Learn why the backstroke is helpful to triathletes.

If the words “kick set” instill frustration, put the kickboard away and try one of these different methods.

Swim coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty breaks down the recovery phase of the swim stroke.

The secret to an efficient stroke lies in these essential elements.

Jumping into the world of swimming is more than getting over a fear of water or mastering the art of circle swimming in a crowded pool.

Get ready to swim, kick and pull with this workout from swimming all-star Sara McLarty.

It’s not uncommon to need a little “time-out” break during the first leg of a triathlon.

Seven tips to improve your swim stroke in time for your next triathlon.

These 2,000–2,500-yard sets from Sara McLarty are designed to improve the swim at your next half-Ironman.

There are a few key technique points that will create a successful recovery and enable an efficient underwater pull.

Swim this workout every two weeks to chart your progress as the 2026 race season approaches.

Stretch cords are a versatile, underrated tool to use for developing strength and technique in the water.

New to swimming? Print off these sessions from coach Sara McLarty to make the most of your time in the pool.

Looking to mix it up in the pool? Here's another new swim workout to take to try out this weekend.

Kick off race day right by adding these skills to your swim-start toolbox.

This week's Quick Set workout features race intervals designed to help you work on your speed.

A fun, creative workout to take to the pool this weekend.

Choose from three different sets, depending on your ability, and get in the pool this weekend!

Don't let your triathlon skills get rusty between races. Use this swim set to practice sighting and swim without momentum from pool walls.

Don’t spoil the big event by just waiting around for the race to start.

Take this workout from swimming superstar Sara McLarty to the pool this weekend.

Your swim practice should change multiple times during the year.

Relaxing the ankles and allowing them to flex is one of the keys to establishing an effective kick in the water.

Review these rules of successful swimmers to see where you might be standing—or swimming—in your own way.

Use this step-by-step guide to race with confidence.

Readers share their top tips for new swimmers.

Pay attention, beginners! (And enjoy the refresher, veterans.) A quick lowdown on lap swim etiquette.

Sara McLarty explains why staying hydrated during your swim sessions is just as important as on the bike and run.

Learn how a pull buoy can help you become a better swimmer, which pull buoy to buy, and three of our favorite pull buoy workouts.

Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.

Guidelines for making the most of your pool time during triathlon’s off months.

Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.

You’re not a single-sport pool swimmer, so why would you train like one?

Alternative motivators for getting in the pool this winter.

Swimming technique, balance, body position and hip rotation are important elements of the freestyle swim stroke.