Week 7/19/21 - 7/23/21: 35 Miles

Monday 7/19/21

Tonight I started watching ‘Flaming Star’ from 1960 with Elvis Presley, John McIntire, and Barbara Eden.

I did 6.5 miles in 40 minutes on the elliptical at medium resistance and a steady pace.

IMDb Movie Outline: When fighting breaks out between two cultures in West Texas, the mixed-blood Pacer tries to act as a peacemaker, but the "flaming star of death" pulls him irrevocably into the deadly violence.

Learn more about the movie here:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053825/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

See my entire Miles of Movies 2021 list here:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053825/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

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Tuesday 7/20/21

Tonight was night 2 of ‘Flaming Star’ from 1960 with Elvis Presley, John McIntire, and Barbara Eden.

I did 7.2 miles in 40 minutes on the elliptical at medium resistance and a steady pace with short bursts at a faster pace.

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Wednesday 7/21/21

Tonight I finished 'Flaming Star' and started the 1953 Doris Day musical 'Calamity Jane'.

I did 7.3 miles on the elliptical in 40 minutes at medium high resistance, mostly steady pace with a couple bursts at a faster pace.

Calamity Jane IMDb Movie Outline: The story of Calamity Jane, her saloon, and her romance with Wild Bill Hickok.

Learn more about the movie here:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045591/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

‘Calamity Jane’ from 1953 starring Doris Day.

Flaming Star is # 73 and Calamity Jane is # 74 on my Miles of Movies 2021 IMDb Movie List: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls084069581/

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Thursday 7/22/21

Tonight was night 2 of ‘Calamity Jane’ from 1953 starring Doris Day.

I did 8 miles in 40min, 45sec, on the elliptical at a medium low resistance and a faster pace with bursts at higher speed.

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Friday 7/23/21

Tonight I finished the 1953 Doris Day musical 'Calamity Jane'.

I did 6 miles in 36 minutes on the elliptical at medium high resistance and a steady pace.

I'm ready for two days of rest!

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Weekly Stats: 7/19 - 7/23/21

- Did 35 miles on the elliptical in 3hrs, 16min
- Watched two movies (Flaming Star, Calamity Jane)

This week's movies are #73 and #74 on my Miles of Movies 2021 IMDb list:
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls084069581/

Both movies were added to my I Love Westerns! list:
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls505716806/

Flaming Star is #22 on my Elvis Movies I've Watched! list:
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls505495782/

Calamity Jane earned a spot on my June Brides list:
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls081699479

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Thursday 12/09/21: 4.22 Miles

Day 4 workout is over and tomorrow is the finale of 'Three Little Words'! Today's Afternoon Workout: 4.22 miles on the elliptical in 21:57 minutes; five-minute warmup at resistance level 9, then 13:35 minutes doing intervals at resistance level 8, and the rest of the time was at resistance level 9. 10 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Fourth day of watching 'Three Little Words' from 1950, starring Fred Astaire, Vera-Ellen, and Red Skelton. Today's movie segment included the songs 'I Wanna Be Loved By You' with Debbie Reynolds, 'Thinking of You' with dancing by Fred and Vera, and 'I Love You So Much' sung by Arlene Dahl! IMDb Movie Outline: The story of the successful Tin Pan Alley songwriting team of Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby is told loosely and lightheartedly. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #94 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my...

Tuesday 11/16/21: 4.27 Miles

Day 2 of working out with Elvis is done! Today's Workout: 4.27 miles on the elliptical in 21:22 minutes; the first 13:35 minutes were doing intervals at resistance level 10 and the rest of the time was a brisk pace at resistance level 9. 10 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 'G.I. Blues' from 1960, starring Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, and Robert Ivers. Today's movie segment included the songs 'Frankfurt Special' and 'Shoppin' Around'! IMDb Movie Outline: Tulsa, a soldier with dreams of running his own nightclub, places a bet with his friend Dynamite that he can win the heart of an untouchable dancer...but when Dynamite is transferred, Tulsa must replace him in the bet. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #91 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 19th Elvis workout movie this year!

September 2022 Totals: 108 Miles

September 2022 Totals: Elliptical : 108.3 miles in 11 hours, 42 minutes Resistance Level 10, no intervals Watched 7 Movies: In the Good Old Summertime (1949) 16.19 miles Babes in Arms (1939) 15.45 miles Panama Hattie (1942) 12.83 miles Babes on Broadway (1941) 19.01 miles Penrod and His Twin Brother (1938) 10.28 miles The Band Wagon (1953) 17.7 miles Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956) 16.84 miles Exercised: 22 days out of 30 (elliptical) Year To Date January – September 2022: Elliptical : 754.96 miles in 60 hours, 32 minutes (2 days, 12 hours, 32 minutes) Exercised: 151 days out of 273 105 days elliptical 70 days kettlebell Watched: 33 movies and 3 documentaries 245.04 miles left to reach year goal of 1,000 miles!

August 2021 Totals: 92 Miles

Month 8 of exercising & movie watching this year is over! Here are my numbers for the month: August 2021 Totals: Elliptical 92.74 miles in 8 hours, 44 minutes Exercised 22 days during month out of 31 Watched 5 full movies (Judge Hardy's Children, Strike Up the Band, Jamboree!, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The Harvey Girls) and started 1 movie (James and the Giant Peach (finish in September)) Year To Date January - August 2021: 802.04 miles in 117 hours, 20 minutes (4 days, 21hr, 20min) Exercised 154 days out of 243 Watched 68 movies, 9 TV shows, and 2 documentaries August movies are listed as #75 through #79 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list !

Wednesday 12/08/21: 4.21 Miles

Done with Day 3 of working out and only two days to go! Today's Afternoon Workout: 4.21 miles on the elliptical in 21:41 minutes; five-minute warmup at resistance level 9, then 13:35 minutes doing intervals at resistance level 8, and the rest of the time was at resistance level 9. 10 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Third day of watching 'Three Little Words' from 1950, starring Fred Astaire, Vera-Ellen, and Red Skelton. Today's movie segment included the songs 'Nevertheless' and 'All Alone Monday'! IMDb Movie Outline: The story of the successful Tin Pan Alley songwriting team of Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby is told loosely and lightheartedly. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #94 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 10th Fred Astaire workout movie this year!

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