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.

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

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.

We feature a weekend swim workout from coach Sara McLarty every Friday so you have new ideas to take to the pool.

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.

Not sure how to work drills into a swim session? This weekend swim workout is for you.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Many of us have found ourselves out of the water for lengthy spells during the pandemic. Swim coach and former professional triathlete Sara McLarty has exercises to help improve your swimming when you can't get in your local pool.