Tuesday 08/03/21: 6.5 Miles

Tonight I started watching 'Strike Up the Band' from 1940, starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland.

I did 6.5 miles in 40 minutes on the elliptical, at medium high resistance and a steady pace between 9 and 10mph.

IMDb Movie Summary: Jimmy (Rooney) and his best friend Mary (Garland) unite the music loving kids in town with the dream to be in Paul Whiteman's band. When their school doesn't help, they decide to raise the money on their own. However, the many ups and down of growing up including first love, personal goals, and the serious illness/injury of a close friend causes them to think about what's really important. Source

Learn more about the movie & cast on IMDb here.

#76 on my Miles of Movies 2021 IMDb List

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Tuesday 6/14/22: 8.38 Miles

Done with the first day of Week 3 of June workouts with this month's third Howard Keel musical -- Show Boat ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.38 miles on the elliptical in 37:04 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 40 swings x 3 sets = 120 swings (8kg/17lb). First day of watching ' Show Boat ' from 1951, starring Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, and Howard Keel. Today's segment included Marge & Gower Champion performing the song-and-dance 'I Might Fall Back on You'! IMDb Movie Outline : The daughter of a riverboat captain falls in love with a charming gambler, but their fairy tale romance is threatened after his luck turns sour. #23 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Thursday 5/5/22: 8.06 Miles

Day 2 of working out this week is done, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the movie ends! Today's Morning Workout: 8.06 miles on the elliptical in 37:10 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Second day of watching ' Follow the Fleet ' from 1936, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott. Today's segment included Fred Astaire singing 'I'd Rather Lead a Band' along with a great solo dance performance! IMDb Movie Outline : A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on liberty in San Francisco. #17 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list and my 5th Fred Astaire movie this year!

Week 11/27/22: 17.34 Miles Total

Elliptical: 3.78 miles, 23min Saturday 12/03: 3.78 miles, 23:39 minutes Resistance Level 10; no intervals Watched One TV Show: The Monkees: Monkees Marooned (S2, E8) (1967) Starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork IMDb Episode Outline: Naive and gullible, Peter gives his guitar to a scam artist in exchange for a treasure map. (End music segment: What Am I Doing Hangin' Around) #47 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! Week Totals: 17.34 miles in 1hr, 58min 7.53 miles : 11/27, 11/28, 11/29 2.99 miles : 11/30 3.04 miles : 12/01 3.78 miles: 12/03 Watched 1 movie and 3 television shows #44 - #47 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Saturday 3/19/22: 6.80 Miles

Workout week 3 of March has come to an end and so has ' The Gay Divorcee '! Today's Afternoon Workout: 6.80 miles on the elliptical in 30:39 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Third and final day of watching ' The Gay Divorcee ' from 1934, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Alice Brady. Today's segment included Ginger singing the Oscar-winning song 'The Continental' with both Fred and Ginger dancing to it, along with a cast of dancers! IMDb Movie Outline : A woman thinks a flirting man is the co-respondent her lawyer has hired to expedite her divorce. #11 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list; my third Fred Astaire movie this year and #20 on my Fred Astaire movies list !

Week 10/9/22: 8.74 Miles (Arizona Trail)

Elliptical: 8.74 miles, 58min Thursday 10/13: 2.33 miles in 15:29 minutes 2.11 miles in 14:48 minutes Friday 10/14: 2.16 miles in 13:56 minutes 2.14 miles in 13:51 minutes Resistance Level 10 all sessions; no intervals Watched One Movie: Arizona Trail (1943) Starring Tex Ritter, Fuzzy Knight, and Dennis Moore IMDb Movie Outline: A young cowboy returns home to help his father fight off a gang trying to take over the family ranch. #40 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

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