New Member; New to Sport

I will be attempting my first ever triathlon in 2010; Olympic. Swimming is my main concern, then again from what I read, it seems to be for most. I can't wait to peruse all of the information on this site. Any help will be appreciated.

My main goal will be a 70.3 by 2011. My motivation is strictly personal. I was diagnosed with cancer last year and the rest is shall we say... history. That said, I have my own personal bucketlist. However, I have been told once I do one tri, I will never stop.

Since then I have been on my bike, tons. I don't have a TT bike but feel my road bike is stellar. (I'm sure what I think is stellar is perhaps basic for most)

Cheers.