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Training for a Triathlon: Braving the open water

13 ON YOUR SIDE's Laura Hartman and Shanna Grove test their swimming skills in the Thornapple River.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The Grand Rapids Triathlon begins with the open water swim. Swimmers will have to swap their comfortable pool swimming for the chilly Thornapple River. 

Erin Kring coaches Laura Hartman and Shanna Grove through their first open water swim.

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