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65 TRYING TO BE 35

Master John Burkart

Sunday, 11 January 2026

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So for the pretest i tried to puch myself see what I have, what I am made of, I work out regularly so what to see. I did each mile of the 4 miles faster than the first goal one check. Did all my pushups so on and tried to do plank but it hit me then, I had the shakes so only did a minute. Then today my knee was just not working, so sore I barley slept last night. I think it will get better in a few days, but I really do have to remeber to be happy I am still doing this at 65 and keep myself healthy.

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Master John Burkart

Good Afternoon

There are some exciting things coming up in 2020, I turn 60, I have some weird family news coming in and I am testing for my 6th. So exciting times are coming my way and looking forward to seeing what the future the up an downs along the way. Need to keep pushing remind myself to keep pushing and always have some help with my friends to keep me on track.

I am working way to much with my environmental work, 9Round and KTA Fitness. So this is going to be a challenge but need to continue to make time and work on a goal. I still live in Matthews and commute a lot to get my training completed. I have more excuses than most but need to put them aside. So here we go and see you on the other side.

John

Spring 2026 Black Belt Cycle January 3, 2026 through March 27, 2026.

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65 TRYING TO BE 35

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Master John Burkart

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Spring 2026 Black Belt Cycle
January 3, 2026 through March 27, 2026.