Fletch
Striker
I wouldn’t go swimming in the Wear mate , it’s too risky and it can be minging , stick to pool and if want outdoor try Roker harbour . I have a wetsuit if ever want to borrow it for one off so long as don’t tear it , I can’t run but if was in your position would def try a tri clubAye, I imagine not many people just go out and buy everything in one go like. I’m doing my bike training on a gravel bike at the minute.
Next thing to get is a wetsuit I think. I have a membership at Chester baths but I’m not fast enough for the fast lane and get stuck behind people doing breaststroke in the medium lane, so my plan is to start swimming up and down the Wear behind the cricket ground.