Dimity chats with Laurel Short and Tiffany Cross, two Kansas-City based triathletes and best running friends, who conquered Des Moines Ironman 70.3 in late June.In this extra long race report, the trio cover:—The importance of having a training partner for accountability (especially in a pandemic year!);—How Laurel, a first-time triathlete, tackled open water swimming–and getting into her wet suit;—How Tiffany mentally pushed herself during her bike workouts to prep for race day;—And how the pair reset on race day, when rain canceled a big portion of the bike.Ready to tri? Check out our Triathlon Training Programs.

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