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Thursday 12/30/21: 4.69 Miles

Done with the 4-day workout week, done watching Roberta, and done working out in 2021! Today's Evening Workout: 4.69 miles on the elliptical in 23:31 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 'Roberta' from 1935, starring Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott. Today's movie segment included the songs 'Lovely to Look At' sung by Irene Dunne with a fashion show to boot; and Fred and Ginger dancing to 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes' and 'I Won't Dance'! IMDb Movie Outline: An American jazzman and his buddy woo a Russian princess and a fake countess in Paris. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #97 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list , my 13th Fred Astaire wor

Wednesday 12/29/21: 5.54 Miles

Day 3 of working out is done and only 1 day to go! Today's Evening Workout: 5.54 miles on the elliptical in 29:12 minutes; ten-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 'Roberta' from 1935, starring Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott. Today's movie segment included the songs 'I Won't Dance' and Irene Dunne singing 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'! IMDb Movie Outline: An American jazzman and his buddy woo a Russian princess and a fake countess in Paris. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #97 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 13th Fred Astaire workout movie this year!

Tuesday 12/28/21: 5.32 Miles

Day 2 of working out is done and only 2 days left of exercising in 2021! Today's Evening Workout: 5.32 miles on the elliptical in 28:12 minutes; ten-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 'Roberta' from 1935, starring Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott. Today's movie segment included the song 'I'll Be Hard to Handle'! IMDb Movie Outline: An American jazzman and his buddy woo a Russian princess and a fake countess in Paris. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #97 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 13th Fred Astaire workout movie this year!

Monday 12/27/21: 5.04 Miles

The last week of working out in 2021 started today along with a new Fred Astaire movie -- Roberta from 1935! Today's Evening Workout: 5.04 miles on the elliptical in 26:58 minutes; ten-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 'Roberta' from 1935, starring Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott. Today's movie segment included the song 'Let's Begin'! IMDb Movie Outline: An American jazzman and his buddy woo a Russian princess and a fake countess in Paris. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #97 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 13th Fred Astaire workout movie this year!

Week 12/20/21: 19.54 Miles

Weekly Stats: 12/20/21 - 12/23/21: 19.54 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 41min (Monday - Thursday) Week 19 using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace)  Watched one movie ( Top Hat  from 1935); #96 on my Miles of Movies 2021 IMDb list ! 

Thursday 12/23/21: 5.91 Miles

My 4-day workout week is over and so is Top Hat! Today's Evening Workout: 5.91 miles on the elliptical in 31:3 minutes; ten-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 and final day of watching 'Top Hat' from 1935, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Edward Everett Horton. Today's movie segment included misunderstandings getting resolved in a happy ending with Fred and Ginger dancing 'The Piccolino', and Ginger singing it too! IMDb Movie Outline: An American dancer comes to Britain and falls for a model whom he initially annoyed, but she mistakes him for his goofy producer. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #96 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list , making it my 12th Fred Astaire workout movie this year and the 16th

Wednesday 12/22/21: 4.61 Miles

Done with Day 3 of working out to Top Hat! Today's Evening Workout: 4.61 miles on the elliptical in 23:50 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 'Top Hat' from 1935, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Edward Everett Horton. Today's movie segment included Fred singing and dancing with Ginger to the classic tune 'Cheek to Cheek (also known as Heaven)'! IMDb Movie Outline: An American dancer comes to Britain and falls for a model whom he initially annoyed, but she mistakes him for his goofy producer. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #96 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 12th Fred Astaire workout movie this year!

Tuesday 12/21/21: 4.92 Miles

Day 2 of working out to Top Hat is done! Today's Afternoon Workout: 4.92 miles on the elliptical in 25:26 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 'Top Hat' from 1935, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Edward Everett Horton. Today's movie segment included Fred and Ginger dancing to 'Isn't This a Lovely Day (to Be Caught in the Rain)?' and Fred Astaire performing 'Top Hat, White Tie and Tails'! IMDb Movie Outline: An American dancer comes to Britain and falls for a model whom he initially annoyed, but she mistakes him for his goofy producer. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #96 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 12th Fred Astaire workout movie this year!

Monday 12/20/21: 4.10 Miles

A new workout week has started along with a new Fred Astaire movie, my fourth one this month -- Top Hat from 1935! Today's Afternoon Workout: 4.10 miles on the elliptical in 21:05 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 'Top Hat' from 1935, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Edward Everett Horton. Today's movie segment included the opening credits, then Fred Astaire singing 'Fancy Free' while dancing, followed by him doing the Sandman Dance! IMDb Movie Outline: An American dancer comes to Britain and falls for a model whom he initially annoyed, but she mistakes him for his goofy producer. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #96 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 12th Fred Ast

Week 12/13/21: 21.79 Miles

Weekly Stats: 12/13/21 - 12/17/21: 21.79 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 51min (Monday - Friday) Week 18 using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace)  Watched one movie ( The Barkleys of Broadway from 1949); #95 on my Miles of Movies 2021 IMDb list ! 

Friday 12/17/21: 4.05 Miles

Another workout week is done and so is another Fred Astaire movie! Today's Afternoon Workout: 4.05 miles on the elliptical in 19:48 minutes; started with 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 and final day of watching 'The Barkleys of Broadway' from 1949, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Oscar Levant. Today's movie segment included the upbeat finale 'Manhattan Downbeat'! IMDb Movie Outline: A married musical team splits up so the wife can become a serious actress. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #95 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 11th Fred Astaire workout movie this year!

Thursday 12/16/21: 4.45 Miles

Day 4 workout is done, and tomorrow is the big finale! Today's Afternoon Workout: 4.45 miles on the elliptical in 23:18 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 'The Barkleys of Broadway' from 1949, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Oscar Levant. Today's movie segment included Oscar Levant playing Tchaikovsky's Concerto in B-flat Minor (no video), and a Fred-and-Ginger dance song 'They Can't Take That Away From Me'! IMDb Movie Outline: A married musical team splits up so the wife can become a serious actress. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #95 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 11th Fred Astaire workout movie this year!

Wednesday 12/15/21: 4.56 Miles

Done with Day 3 of working out! Today's Afternoon Workout: 4.56 miles on the elliptical in 23:24 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 'The Barkleys of Broadway' from 1949, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Oscar Levant. Today's movie segment included one song-and-dance number with Fred Astaire 'Shoes with Wings On'! IMDb Movie Outline: A married musical team splits up so the wife can become a serious actress. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #95 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 11th Fred Astaire workout movie this year!

Tuesday 12/14/21: 4.5 Miles

Day 2 of working out is done!  Today's Afternoon Workout: 4.50 miles on the elliptical in 22:42 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 'The Barkleys of Broadway' from 1949, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Oscar Levant. Today's movie segment included the dance number 'Bouncin' the Blues' with Fred and Ginger; 'My One and Only Highland Fling' with more singing than dancing by Fred and Ginger; and 'Weekend in the Country' with Fred, Ginger, and Oscar! IMDb Movie Outline: A married musical team splits up so the wife can become a serious actress. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #95 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my 11th Fred Astaire workout movie thi

Monday 12/13/21: 4.23 Miles

It's a new workout week with a new Fred Astaire movie -- The Barkleys of Broadway from 1949! Today's Evening Workout: 4.23 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.  First day of watching 'The Barkleys of Broadway' from 1949, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Oscar Levant. Today's movie segment included the opening credit song 'Swing Trot' with Fred and Ginger dancing; Oscar Levant playing 'Sabre Dance' on the piano; and another Fred and Ginger song 'You'd Be Hard to Replace'! IMDb Movie Outline: A married musical team splits up so the wife can become a serious actress. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #95 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list and my

Week 12/06/21: 20.51 Miles

Weekly Stats: 12/06/21 - 12/10/21: 20.51 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 44min (Monday - Friday) Week 17 using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace)  Watched one movie ( Three Little Words from 1950); #94 on my Miles of Movies 2021 IMDb list ! 

Friday 12/10/21: 3.7 Miles

The workout week is done and so is Three Little Words! Today's Afternoon Workout: 3.7 miles on the elliptical in 17:55 minutes; started with 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 and final day of watching 'Three Little Words' from 1950, starring Fred Astaire, Vera-Ellen, and Red Skelton. Today's movie segment included some drama followed by a happy ending with a medley of songs including the title song 'Three Little Words'! 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, making it the 14th movie on my Fred Astaire Movies I've Watched li

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

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! 

Tuesday 12/07/21: 4.31 Miles

Day 2 of working out is done and it had lots of music! Today's Afternoon Workout: 4.31 miles on the elliptical in 22:09 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 'Three Little Words' from 1950, starring Fred Astaire, Vera-Ellen, and Red Skelton. Today's movie segment included the songs 'My Sunny Tennessee', 'Who's Sorry Now' with Gloria DeHaven, a Test Dance with Fred Astaire, and Vera-Ellen performing 'Come On, Papa'! 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 mov

Monday 12/06/21: 4.07 Miles

Workout Week #2 of November includes a new Fred Astaire movie -- Three Little Words from 1950! Today's Evening Workout: 4.07 miles on the elliptical in 21:06 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 'Three Little Words' from 1950, starring Fred Astaire, Vera-Ellen, and Red Skelton. Today's movie segment included the opening song 'Where Did You Get That Girl?' and the instrumental dance number 'Mr. and Mrs. Hoofer at Home'! 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

Week 11/29/21: 20.06 Miles

Weekly Stats: 11/29/21 - 12/03/21: 20.06 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 42min (Monday - Friday) Week 16 using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace)  Watched one movie ( A Damsel in Distress from 1937 ); #93 on my Miles of Movies 2021 IMDb list ! 

Friday 12/03/21: 3.17 Miles

Another week of working out comes to an end with a happy ending! Today's Workout: 3.17 miles on the elliptical in 15:32 minutes; started with 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 and final 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 finale 'Nice Work if You Can Get It' without singing and lots of dancing from Fred Astaire! IMDb Movie Outline (submitted by me): A betting castle staff, and a series of misunderstandings and set-ups, leads to an American entertainer and an English damsel falling in love. Learn more about the movie here on IMDb . #93 on my Miles of Movies 2021 list , my 9th Fred Astaire workout movie this year and #13 on my Fred Astaire Mov

Thursday 12/02/21: 4.36 Miles

Done with Day 4 of working out! Today's Workout: 4.36 miles on the elliptical in 22:27 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 'A Damsel in Distress' from 1937, starring Fred Astaire, George Burns, Gracie Allen, and Joan Fontaine. Today's movie segment included the songs 'Things are Looking Up', 'A Foggy Day', and 'Nice Work if You Can Get It'! 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! 

Wednesday 12/01/21: 4.17 Miles

Day 3 of working out is done and today's movie segment added some fun! Today's Workout: 4.17 miles on the elliptical in 21:30 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 'A Damsel in Distress' from 1937, starring Fred Astaire, George Burns, Gracie Allen, and Joan Fontaine. Today's movie segment included the great funhouse routine with Fred, George & Gracie 'Stiff Upper Lip' (sung by Gracie)! 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