Ive always thought about doing a Tri at some point, preferably once im in better shape. Ive been cycling very regularly for approaching 2 years, but actually got into the fitness stuff with running 3 years ago so thats not such an obstacle and i used to swim 3-4 times a week until i gave it up at 14, not sure if thatll count for much other than water confidence. I get bored of running and focus cycling, then get sick of enforced cycling and switch focus back to running, so i think i might suit Tri/Duathlon training.
I guess most tri competitors are fairly serious and fit? not like running competitions where you get lots of sponsored slowbies who dont run and didnt train properly, and casual joggers. Typically I cycle 30-60km as a fitness ride, usually only run 5-10km but have done half marathon distance a few times (1:50-2hr ish) and one 17 miler. Im currently floating around 19stone, so expect to get better as that drops off. Id quite like to see a results listing to see how fast the slower competitors are in dua/tri.
The other thing is how much kit is required, I read someone saying about indoor swims ie. no wetsuit, and is everyone in lycra on road bikes?