Miles of Movies: Workout Journal

Here are my numbers for month #11 of working out this year! November 2021 Totals: Elliptical 90.02 miles in 6 hours, 59 minutes, 45 seconds Exercised 22 days during month out of 30 Watched 4 full movies (Kid Galahad 1962; Kissin' Cousins 1964; G.I. Blues 1960; It Happened at the World's Fair 1963); started 1 movie to finish in December (A Damsel in Distress 1937) Year To Date January - November 2021: 1,029.98 miles in 137 hours, 53 minutes (5 days, 17hr, 53min) Exercised 219 days out of 334 Watched 81 movies, 9 TV shows, and 2 documentaries Weight loss in November: 4lbs! November movies are listed as #89 through #92 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list ! 

Day 2 of working out is done, and the last workout of November! Today's Workout: 4.18 miles on the elliptical in 21:38 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.  Second day of watching 'A Damsel in Distress' from 1937, starring Fred Astaire, George Burns, Gracie Allen, and Joan Fontaine. Today's movie segment included the upbeat dance number with Fred, George & Gracie 'I've Just Begun to Live'! TCM Movie Outline: An American entertainer courts a young noblewoman from a London estate at the encouragement of a betting young man, who has placed a wager that she will fall for the dancer. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #93 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 9th Fred Astaire workout movie this year!

A new week begins with a new movie -- A Damsel in Distress starring Fred Astaire! Today's Workout: 4.18 miles on the elliptical in 21:34 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.  First day of watching 'A Damsel in Distress' from 1937, starring Fred Astaire, George Burns, Gracie Allen, and Joan Fontaine. Today's movie segment included the song & dance Gershwin tune 'I Can't Be Bothered Now'! TCM Movie Outline: An American entertainer courts a young noblewoman from a London estate at the encouragement of a betting young man, who has placed a wager that she will fall for the dancer. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #93 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 9th Fred Astaire workout movie this year!

Weekly Stats: 11/22/21 - 11/26/21: 21.4 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 47min (Monday - Friday) Week 15 using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace)  Watched one movie ( It Happened at the World's Fair from 1963); #92 on my Miles of Movies 2021 IMDb list ! 

Done with five days of working out and another Elvis movie with a happy ending!  Today's Workout: 3.25 miles on the elliptical in 16:10 minutes; 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.  Fifth day of watching 'It Happened at the World's Fair' from 1963, starring Elvis Presley, Joan O'Brien, and Gary Lockwood. Today's movie segment included a chase, a fight, and the finale song 'Happy Ending'! IMDb Movie Outline: Mike and Danny hitch a ride to the World's Fair in Seattle after the sheriff seizes their crop duster biplane to cover Danny's gambling debts. Mike looks after the driver's 7 y.o. niece at the fair, where he meets a cute nurse. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #92 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list , making it my 20th Elvis workout movie

Done with Day 4 of working out!  Today's Workout: 4.6 miles on the elliptical in 23:22 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 'It Happened at the World's Fair' from 1963, starring Elvis Presley, Joan O'Brien, and Gary Lockwood. Today's movie segment included the songs 'A World of Our Own' and 'How Would You Like to Be'! IMDb Movie Outline: Mike and Danny hitch a ride to the World's Fair in Seattle after the sheriff seizes their crop duster biplane to cover Danny's gambling debts. Mike looks after the driver's 7 y.o. niece at the fair, where he meets a cute nurse. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #92 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 20th Elvis worko

Day 3 of working out is over and only two days left this week!  Today's Workout: 4.35 miles on the elliptical in 22:13 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 'It Happened at the World's Fair' from 1963, starring Elvis Presley, Joan O'Brien, and Gary Lockwood. Today's movie segment included the songs 'I'm Falling in Love Tonight' and 'Cotton Candy Land'! IMDb Movie Outline: Mike and Danny hitch a ride to the World's Fair in Seattle after the sheriff seizes their crop duster biplane to cover Danny's gambling debts. Mike looks after the driver's 7 y.o. niece at the fair, where he meets a cute nurse. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #92 on my Miles of Movi

Day 2 of working out with Elvis is done!  Today's Workout: 4.75 miles on the elliptical in 24:01 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.  Second day of watching 'It Happened at the World's Fair' from 1963, starring Elvis Presley, Joan O'Brien, and Gary Lockwood. Today's movie segment included the songs 'Take Me to the Fair', 'They Remind Me Too Much of You', and 'One Broken Heart for Sale'! IMDb Movie Outline: Mike and Danny hitch a ride to the World's Fair in Seattle after the sheriff seizes their crop duster biplane to cover Danny's gambling debts. Mike looks after the driver's 7 y.o. niece at the fair, where he meets a cute nurse. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #92 o

Week 4 of November workouts started today and so did my fourth Elvis movie for the month -- It Happened at the World's Fair from 1963!  Today's Workout: 4.45 miles on the elliptical in 22:11 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.  First day of watching 'It Happened at the World's Fair' from 1963, starring Elvis Presley, Joan O'Brien, and Gary Lockwood. Today's movie segment included the opening credit song 'Beyond the Bend' and 'Relax'! IMDb Movie Outline: Mike and Danny hitch a ride to the World's Fair in Seattle after the sheriff seizes their crop duster biplane to cover Danny's gambling debts. Mike looks after the driver's 7 y.o. niece at the fair, where he meets a cute nurse. Lea

Weekly Stats: 11/15/21 - 11/19/21: 21.58 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 46min (Monday - Friday) Week 14 using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace)  Watched one movie ( GI Blues from 1960); #91 on my Miles of Movies 2021 IMDb list ! 

Done with five days of working out with Elvis! Today's Workout: 3.9 miles on the elliptical in 18:25 minutes; the first 13:35 minutes were doing intervals at resistance level 8 and the rest of the time was a brisk pace at the same level. 10 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  Fifth and final day of watching 'G.I. Blues' from 1960, starring Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, and Robert Ivers. Today's movie segment included the happy ending with the musical finale 'Didja Ever' and also the lullaby 'Big Boots'! 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 ; it's my 19th Elvis workout movie this year a

Day 4 workout is done and tomorrow will be the finale of G.I. Blues! Today's Workout: 4.67 miles on the elliptical in 23:22 minutes; the first 13:35 minutes were doing intervals at resistance level 8 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.  Fourth day of watching 'G.I. Blues' from 1960, starring Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, and Robert Ivers. Today's movie segment included the songs 'Wooden Heart' and 'Pocketful of Rainbows' plus an instrumental jazz number featuring the dance moves of Juliet Prowse! 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

Done with Day 3 of working out and past the midpoint -- only two days left!  Today's Workout: 4.38 miles on the elliptical in 22:11 minutes; the first 13:35 minutes were doing intervals at resistance level 9 and the rest of the time was a brisk pace at resistance level 8. 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 'G.I. Blues' from 1960, starring Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, and Robert Ivers. Today's movie segment included the song 'Tonight is So Right for Love'! 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!

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!

The third week of working out this month calls for a third Elvis movie -- G.I. Blues from 1960!  Today's Workout: 4.36 miles on the elliptical in 21:04 minutes (evening workout); the first 13:35 minutes were doing intervals at resistance level 9 and the rest of the time was a brisk pace at resistance level 10. 10 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  First day of watching 'G.I. Blues' from 1960, starring Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, and Robert Ivers. Today's movie segment included the title song 'G.I. Blues' and 'Doin' the Best I Can' which ends in a fun fight scene! 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

Weekly Stats: 11/08/21 - 11/12/21: 19.87 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 38min (Monday - Friday) Week 13 using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace)  Watched one movie ( Kissin' Cousins from 1964); #90 on my Miles of Movies 2021 IMDb list ! 

Another week of working out is over and another Elvis movie ends on a happy musical note!  Today's Workout: 3.03 miles on the elliptical in 14:01 minutes; the first 13:35 minutes were doing intervals at resistance level 8 and the rest of the time was a brisk pace at resistance level 8. 10 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Today's movie segment included the title song 'Kissin' Cousins' with two Elvises!  Fifth and final day of watching 'Kissin' Cousins' from 1964, starring Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Jack Albertson, and Pamela Austin. IMDb Movie Outline: An Army officer returns to the Smoky Mountains and tries to convince his kinfolk to allow the Army to build a missile site on their land. Once he gets there, he discovers he has a look-alike cousin. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #90 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list , making it my 18th Elvis mov

Day 4 workout session is done and only one day to go!  Today's Workout: 4.43 miles on the elliptical in 22:11 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. Today's movie segment included the songs 'Barefoot Ballad' and 'Once is Enough'!  Fourth day of watching 'Kissin' Cousins' from 1964, starring Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Jack Albertson, and Pamela Austin. IMDb Movie Outline: An Army officer returns to the Smoky Mountains and tries to convince his kinfolk to allow the Army to build a missile site on their land. Once he gets there, he discovers he has a look-alike cousin. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #90 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 18th Elvis movie this year! 

Done with Day 3 of working out and over halfway through the week!  Today's Workout: 4.29 miles on the elliptical in 21:20 minutes; the first 13:35 minutes were doing intervals at resistance level 9 and the rest of the time was a brisk pace at resistance level 10. 10 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Today's movie segment included the song 'Tender Feeling'!  Third day of watching 'Kissin' Cousins' from 1964, starring Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Jack Albertson, and Pamela Austin. IMDb Movie Outline: An Army officer returns to the Smoky Mountains and tries to convince his kinfolk to allow the Army to build a missile site on their land. Once he gets there, he discovers he has a look-alike cousin. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #90 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 18th Elvis movie this year! 

Day 2 of working out is done!  Today's Workout: 4.08 miles on the elliptical in 20:23 minutes; the first 13:35 minutes were doing intervals at resistance level 9 and the rest of the time was a brisk pace at resistance level 10. 10 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Today's movie segment included the songs 'One Boy, Two Little Girls' and 'Catchin' On Fast'!  Second day of watching 'Kissin' Cousins' from 1964, starring Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Jack Albertson, and Pamela Austin. IMDb Movie Outline: An Army officer returns to the Smoky Mountains and tries to convince his kinfolk to allow the Army to build a missile site on their land. Once he gets there, he discovers he has a look-alike cousin. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #90 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 18th Elvis movie this year! 

It's a new week of working out with a new Elvis movie -- Kissin' Cousins from 1964!  Today's Workout: 4.04 miles on the elliptical in 20:27 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. Today's movie segment included the opening credits with the title song 'Kissin' Cousins' and the songs 'Smoky Mountain Boy' and 'There's Gold in the Mountains'! First day of watching 'Kissin' Cousins' from 1964, starring Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Jack Albertson, and Pamela Austin. IMDb Movie Outline: An Army officer returns to the Smoky Mountains and tries to convince his kinfolk to allow the Army to build a missile site on their land. Once he gets there, he discovers he has a look-alike cousin. Learn more about

Weekly Stats: 11/01/21 - 11/05/21: 18.81 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 38min (Monday - Friday) Week 12 using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace)  Watched one movie ( Kid Galahad from 1962); #89 on my Miles of Movies 2021 IMDb list ! 

The workout week is done and another Elvis movie ends on a happy note!  Today's Workout: 3.61 miles on the elliptical in 18:48 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. Fifth and final day of watching 'Kid Galahad' from 1962, starring Elvis Presley, Gig Young, and Charles Bronson. IMDb Movie Outline: After completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter and takes him under his wing. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #89 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list with 17 Elvis movies on the list; and #24 on my Elvis Movies I've Watched list ! 

Day 4 workout is done and only one day left for the Kid Galahad finale! Today's Workout: 3.37 miles on the elliptical in 18:32 minutes; the first 13:35 minutes were doing intervals at resistance level 11 and the rest of the time was a brisk pace at resistance level 10. 10 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Today's movie segment included the song 'A Whistling Tune'! Fourth day of watching 'Kid Galahad' from 1962, starring Elvis Presley, Gig Young, and Charles Bronson. IMDb Movie Outline: After completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter and takes him under his wing. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #89 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 17th Elvis movie this year! 

Done with Day 3 of working out with Elvis -- only two days left!  Today's Workout: 3.82 miles on the elliptical in 20:23 minutes; the first 13:35 minutes were doing intervals at resistance level 11 and the rest of the time was a brisk pace at resistance level 10. 10 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Today's movie segment included the songs 'I Got Lucky' and 'Home is Where the Heart Is'! Third day of watching 'Kid Galahad' from 1962, starring Elvis Presley, Gig Young, and Charles Bronson. IMDb Movie Outline: After completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter and takes him under his wing. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #89 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 17th Elvis movie this year! 

Done with Day 2 of working out with Elvis!  Today's Workout: 3.98 miles on the elliptical in 20:22 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 11. 10 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Today's movie segment included the songs 'This is Living' and 'Riding the Rainbow'! Second day of watching 'Kid Galahad' from 1962, starring Elvis Presley, Gig Young, and Charles Bronson. IMDb Movie Outline: After completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter and takes him under his wing. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #89 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 17th Elvis movie this year! 

It's a new month and a new week of working out with a new movie -- Kid Galahad from 1962 starring Elvis!  Today's Workout: 4.03 miles on the elliptical in 20:21 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 11; today's movie segment included the opening song 'King of the Whole Wide World'!  10 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. First day of watching 'Kid Galahad' from 1962, starring Elvis Presley, Gig Young, and Charles Bronson. IMDb Movie Outline: After completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter and takes him under his wing. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #89 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list !