Ryan, Northampton
I am 16 and I did my first triathlon half a year ago after watching many other before that. My belief is that although it is hard to complete one, in the end if you put in the right amount of training in, and prepare and read up on tips and advice on transitions, anyone can do reasonably well. I might add though that a lot of first time triathletes don't quite understand the concept of swimming, as silly as that sounds :) Many are fit runners and cyclists - however swimming is as much technical skill as it is fitness. So for anyone whos thinking of doing their first tri, I would greatly recomend focusing fully on swimming before until you're confident in your ability.
Berwyn Parker, Caerphilly
I'm interested in competing in a triathlon, I have no previous experience in all three events but have competed in a few middle distance running competitions. I would like to know how to best get involved.
Tony Eustace, Swansea.
I am interested in joining a triathalon club as close to where i live as possible, and wondered whether you could give me any information? I have just completed my third half marathon but would like to try something different, and hopefully get the tri bug.
Rodney Savage of Cardiff
I go out running on a regular basis but would like to focus to complete a triathlon during 2008. I used to run at county level many years ago and still have that will to compete and give 100%. What is the best club to join in my area?
Lee Francis, Tonteg, Pontypridd
Hi, I am 36 and very keen to start taking up triathlons, but I need some guidance regarding training and with joining a club in my area. Please can you put me in the right direction.
Karl Jones
I would like to get into triathlon, I am reasonably fit at 34 but want to take up this sport on a regular basis. Can you advise me where to go to start as a novice. I live in Pembrey, Llanelli.
richard shaun williams
hi I would like to say hat without really looking for triathlon clubs in my area I wouldn't have known about it at any ftness studio gym or local leisure centre. I live in Ammanford near Swansea, Carmarthen and Llanelli. Can someone tell me where the nearest club is so I can join in what looks like great fun.
David Gunthorpe, Chairman Cardiff Tri
New members always welcome at Cardiff Tri. See www.cardifftri.net for more info.
Mark Newton-Hill from Cwmbran
Taking part in a trialthon is not as difficult as it may seem. Having completed a few myself they were relatively easy - although without the immense amount of training I did in preparation, it would have been very hard.
