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Abbott 6 , with your help

  • Time ticks on...

      24 March 2026
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    Cheers again for your continued support.

    So, as you are probably aware, I wasn't successful with my Tokyo marathon. However, this does mean I get another 365days to practice my Japanese before returning to Tokyo! I just need to push harder, for longer, basically. I left too much in the tank, and not enough on the track!

    Onwards and upwards eh... I have some upcoming national events, (yes, did squirrel Round the Bays 3 days after landing from Japan), a 10km in Chch early April, followed (perhaps) by Run the Night in Tauranga early May... leading into Chicago Marathon in October, coming home for the Auckland Marathon early Nov, which brings me back around to the Tokyo Marathon 2027 early March!

    Eeek, the years just swish by my face!

    Again, it's been a blast, and I'll post another Give a Little event towards the end of this year, it's all helping... Cheers ears!! :-D

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  • 3 sleeps to go

      23 February 2026
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    Sooo, doing some training and wanting to thank everyone that's helped, is helping, or supported me thus far.

    It's all about finishing what you start. Commitment and fortitude go a long way to getting you to your goals. Well, I hope so, cos otherwise I'm wasting a lot of time...

    Anyway, cheers and know that I'm thankful, I'm lucky to have you in my life.

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  • 7days (almost funny too)

      18 February 2026
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    So, today is my birthday. Great day actually... I got up early for training, fixed a training wheel puncture, then a day chair puncture. That's 3 punctures in two days! I'm not even upset, I'm thankful I have the hand function to do it. I'm thankful I have the ability to get new one tubes in NZ & I'm not in a rush. Many things to be thankful for actually...

    Then carried on with my Tokyo prep, getting computer speedo set up, wheels, brakes etc. Even had a chance to fix up some rear lights for the Mini van while clearing space to do the puncture repairs.

    Took my fitness chair gloves to get resurfaced at the local Cobbler. I love that word, look out up sometime and where it comes from.

    Now I'm getting ready to go to dinner with a mate. What a day! Honestly, everything you're doing in a wheelchair takes longer, but luckily we wheelchair live longer too, so kinda makes up for it.

    Anyway, thanks again for all your support, means the world (world marathons) to me. If there's anything I can do for you, or someone you know, make contact and we'll work something out.

    You got this 🐿👍

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  • Training actually matters!

      13 February 2026
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    Soooo, I was going to start training couple weeks before heading to Japan, my coach told me in no uncertain terms "that's ridiculous". I didn't want to over train!

    Well, after putting in a good anaerobic base, we've started on specificity. Getting to know the topography of the course, cut off times and where I'll stop to shake hands, take selfie pics with the crowds, and hold babies. In short, it's crunch time.

    Lee than couple weeks before I leave, TISM (this is serious mum).

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  • Getting there, is 1/2 the fun

      12 February 2026
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    Lee than 2weeks and now starts the final prep... getting the chair set up and checked over, prep equipment and items that I'll be needing to take. It's like I'm Santa getting ready for Christmas, checking my list at least twice.

    Thanks to you, your support and your belief in me. Know that I'll be showing everyone the power of goals, the power of self belief, and squirrel power.

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    • 12/02/2026 by Tim neal

      My what a sleek looking machine, also nice racing chair ;-)

    • 12/02/2026 by Lee Warn

      Cheers Tim, it does ok, gets me there :-)

  • Few days in, couple of weeks to go

      11 February 2026
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    Thanks for your support. I'm about to leave for Tokyo Marathon, yet already pressing plans for October, Chicago Marathon! Having to book early as I'll be going with a Tour Group.

    The lady I've been dealing with (Judy Wolf) at Marathon World Travel, Marathons.co.nz Has been an absolute star. She's been super helpful with planning, and getting hold of the event organizers to allow for my wheelchair entry. Honestly, couldn't have asked for a better planner.

    Anyway, back to the job at hand, Tokyo! Some good training has happened in the last few months, and it'll all pay off in few more weeks. What we do for a lump of lead, and a banana eh :-) I just know, that but achieving this goal, I'll be inspiring and encouraging many others to follow their dreams, chase their goals and plan ahead for success.

    You're stronger than you think. You're smarter than you know. You got this.

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  • This was my online entry to win entry to all World Major Marathons

      3 February 2026

    I didn't win, but hey, you gotta be in to win.

    It's all about getting out there and showing others how they can do more and get better. Hopefully through seeing me, they laugh and then see they can achieve.

    The squirrel can show people there more to life, and winning doesn't always man coming first.

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