Weekend Swim Workout

As the sets get shorter, you swim faster. It sounds easy - until you try to pull it off. Can you do this challenging swim workout from coach Sara McLarty?

A creative swim workout for you to take to the pool this weekend.

Just like a long run or ride has a purpose in your endurance prep for long races, this long swim session will do wonders to prepare you for the strain of a long-distance swim event.

In this set from coach Sara McLarty, your pull buoy is going to get as much of a workout as you are.

Focusing on your legs is one of the best ways to improve as a swimmer, as a strong swim kick leads to better leg strength and endurance all around. Give it a try with this kick set from coach Sara McLarty.

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

When it comes to swimming, most triathletes believe you can either be fast or you can be smooth. That's not the case. Master both swim styles with this set from coach Sara McLarty.

Don't swim lap after lap with no purpose! Try this week's workout from coach Sara McLarty.

This set from coach Sara McLarty is full of good-for-you swim drills, broken into small sets of 4x50 to make them a little bit easier to swallow.

This Olympic-distance specific set will get you ready for your next 1500-meter swim.

Hit the weekend with this creative swim workout from swimming all-star Sara McLarty.

Don't let the short sets in this workout fool you - collectively, these sprints pack a punch!

A new swim workout from coach Sara McLarty to take to the pool this weekend.

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

Grab the pool tools and try this swim workout from coach Sara McLarty.

A new workout from Triathlete contributor and swimming all-star Sara McLarty to try this weekend.

Use this pool tool to reinforce good kicking form in this workout from coach Sara McLarty.

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

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

You're probably used to paddles and buoys, but have you ever used a band in swim workouts? Give it a go with this set from coach Sara McLarty.

Swimming all-star Sara McLarty shares a workout to try this weekend.

A new swim workout to take to the pool this weekend!

Struggling with a certain phase of your swim stroke? It's time to incorporate single-arm drills into your sets.

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

Get in the holiday spirit and knock out a solid swim session with this creative set.

Don't just swim endless laps of freestyle and call it a day. Shake up your swim with this mixed bag workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Do you know your stroke count? This workout will help you get acquainted with this important metric.

Get an assist from the pull buoy in this recovery swim workout.

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

A new workout, full of variety, to take to the pool this weekend.

A little speed can go a long way.

Think diving serves no purpose in triathlon training? Think again.

This kitchen-sink workout has a little bit of everything, in ten sets of 400, 300, or 200.

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

Build some speed with this workout from Sara McLarty, which incorporates short (but intense!) sprints.

A new swim workout from Triathlete contributor and swimming all-star Sara McLarty.

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.

Take this swim workout from Sara McLarty to the pool this weekend.

Triathlete contributor and swimming all-star Sara McLarty shares a new workout to try this weekend.

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

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.

Mix it up in the pool this weekend with this progressive intervals set.

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.

There's plenty of variety in this fast, fun, and dynamic swim workout.

Looking to mix it up in the pool? This weekend's swim set is full of fun.

A creative swim workout from Triathlete contributor and swimming all-star Sara McLarty.

Designating a time instead of a distance for a set lets everyone swim together—and rest at the same time so you won’t miss any gossip.

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

Use a test set to find some renewed motivation in the pool.

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.

Sara McLarty recommends trying this workout 2–3 days before an event as a pre-race tune-up.

Set yourself up for swimming success with drills that work on the fundamentals like body position, breathing, kicking, and relaxing.

It's time for the third week of swim month!

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.

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.

Don't go to the pool without a plan.

Make sure you go to the pool with a plan.

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

Try this ladder set to improve pace control over a long swim and make sure you conserve enough energy to finish strong!

Improving on the various aspects of freestyle swimming can feel overwhelming, which is why part of this workout allows you to focus on one thing at a time.

Adding variety to your swim sessions can help keep you motivated.

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

Coach Sara McLarty explains why incorporating hypoxic pulls in your sets is important, and provides a workout that includes this unique drill.

Incorporating kick sets into your swim session is important. Get kicking with this workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Bored in the pool? This weekend's workout from coach Sara McLarty includes a fun and challenging drill you probably have never tried before.

This workout will teach you to push beyond your comfort zone during the second half to stay close to the leaders as you head out on the bike.

This week's set is full of funky movements that will prepare you for the unpredictable reality of an open-water swim.

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.

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

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

Every Friday we bring you a swim workout from coach Sara McLarty so you have new ideas to take to the pool.

Looking for some creative new ideas to take to the pool? Coach Sara McLarty is here to help.

It's hard to simulate the open water in the pool, but avoiding the wall during certain sets is a great way to start.

This workout can help bring fitness, speed, and confidence to your open-water swimming.

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

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.

Not sure how to properly execute an open-water swim session? Coach Sara McLarty is here to help.