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Likewise the step up from half Ironman to full is quite big. Can get away with middle distance triathlon without it being a lifestyle change (assuming your lifestyle already includes a couple of runs and some weekend cycling). But long distance was a faff trying to fit a couple of training sessions a day in and sacrificing some of the fun rides for 'quality' turbo sessions etc.
It's entirely doable for just about everyone. Got clubmates whose first triathlon was an Ironman, but they tended to be people with a few years solid running behind them.
@CompoS just stick a triathlon in the calendar. There are loads that are very newbie friendly and swimming and cycling will only help improve your running anyway. Swimming would even help recovery