Good idea?!

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I think I'm posting this in the correct forum, since it may fall under Media Representaton and Activism.

There will be a half-Ironman in my home city of New Orleans, LA next April. There will be a lot of news coverage, especially since this is the first one here. A half-Ironman is an endurance triathlon with a 1.2mi (4km) swim, 56mi (90km) bike, and 13.1mi (21km) run and takes the pros about 4hrs to complete. If I'm not injured, I will be participating and will probably finish in over 6 hours. I'm only 16, so I will be in the smallest age group and will already standout just for that. I'm wondering if I should should try and get apparel (tri suit or bike jersey and running singlet) with Autism Awareness groups on the clothing like sponsors or a walking billboard. There is a little less than 6 months, so there is time to plan and take suggestion and help if anyone is interested. I can pay for the entry fee myself; I'm just wondering if this is a good idea and how possible it is. If I don't get that done, I will probably just run in my school track singlet or try and put something about autism on my clothing.

Many thanks,
The Flying Aspie

I think its a very good idea that you should want to promote Autism Awareness in this way and think you should go ahead and do it.

Good luck with it and let us know how well it goes.

Go for it buddy! I can't run so you do it for me! (joke)

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