Thanks! Nah, I have little interest in swimming. I'd have to do most of my workouts in a pool, since Winter seems to last about 6 months in these parts. Nearest pool is almost a half hour away and $$ to use (YMCA). We have at least 3 duathlons within an hour of me, so that's what I have my sights set on next year.

Not sure why 'cross doesn't scare me. I think it's because there are fewer trees to plow into.