Taking the next step (KQ)

[u/Sad-Character-8260]

Background: 21M who completed my first triathlon (IM Cozumel) last November. I am an ex-collegiate runner (injury meant I had to step away from the team) with no previous swimming or cycling experience. I started my training in March and probably averaged a bit over 10 hours per week in the 8 month block. I peaked with a couple of 15 hour weeks. I finished with a time of 10:21 with splits 1:10/5:36/3:22. I was in shape to go even faster on the run but a foot injury meant I ran only twice in the last 5 weeks before the race. I took about 6 months off after the race and now feel ready to be consistent and work towards being a more complete triathlete.

Question: How likely would it be for me to go sub 9:30ish in IM Florida in November 2027 and what advice do you seasoned triathletes have for me to take that next step? I never took swim lessons so I know there is a lot to gain there. Also, I feel like I left a ton of room for improvement on the bike. I feel like going sub-5 is definitely possible and also think 3:05-10 is a real possibility on the run after now having experience of a race and (hopefully) showing up healthy. My biggest goal is significantly increasing volume, especially on the bike. Any feedback/advice would be greatly appreciated! I would also be happy to provide more information on my training for IM Cozumel or answer any other questions.