How to Prepare for Open-Water Swimming in the Pool
Don't have access to the open water? You can practice all of these open-water swimming drills at your neighborhood pool.
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How Fast Can I Get In The Swim?
Realistic goal setting to reach your swim potential.
The Best Swim Advice For Beginner Triathletes
Readers share their top tips for new swimmers.
Ask Coach Sara: What’s The Best Way To Teach A Newbie To Swim?
If you look like you know what you are doing in the water, chances are high that you may be asked for advice at the pool.
Ask Coach Sara: How Do I Get My Sinking Hips Up?
Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: The Best Drill For A Strong Pull
Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Sleeved Versus Sleeveless Wetsuits
Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Warming Up For A Race
Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Making The Most Of 30 Minutes
Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Best Exercises For Shoulder Strength
Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Returning To Swimming After A Break
Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Should I Save My Legs For The Bike/Run?
Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Is A Speed Suit A Worthwhile Option?
Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Drills To Help With Open-Water Swimming
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Finding Motivation To Swim When It’s Cold
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: How Often Should You Replace Your Wetsuit?
Coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty answers questions about replacing wetsuits, strength training and upper-body mass.
Ask Coach Sara: Escape From Alcatraz Swim Tips
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Overcoming Fear Of Jellyfish
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Making The Most Of Open-Water Swims
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: What Is The Point Of Longer Sets?
Sara McLarty answers questions about longer swim sets, the streamline off of the wall, chlorine's effect on the skin and more.
Ask Coach Sara: What Is A Normal Breathing Pattern?
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Remaining Calm In The Open Water
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Battling Foot Cramps
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Is It Important To Train With Fins?
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Getting Comfortable In The Water
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: The Optimal Strokes Per Breath
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: How To Use A Snorkel In Training
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Stopping Your Legs From Sinking
How do I stop my legs from sinking/dropping in the water?
Ask Coach Sara: Fear Of Being Trampled
Super swimmer and coach Sara McLarty answers four questions she received on Twitter.
Ask Coach Sara: The Best Pool Sessions
What are the best pool sessions to increase my speed and overall swimming fitness?
Ask Coach Sara: Approaching Swim Buoys
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Why Do I Feel Lightheaded After The Swim?
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach Sara McLarty.
Ask Coach Sara: Simulating Open Water And More
What’s a good way to simulate open-water training without a lake or ocean nearby?
Ask Coach Sara: Building Swim Stamina And More
Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach Sara McLarty.