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Tuesday 1/25/22: 7.03 Miles

Done with day 1 of working out this last week of January with a final Elvis documentary -- Elvis: That's the Way It Is!

Today's Afternoon Workout:

  • 7.03 miles on the elliptical in 33:31 minutes.
    • Five-minute warmup at resistance level 9, then two interval segments at resistance level 8 and then level 7 for 13:30 minutes each, and the rest of the time was at resistance level 8.
      • 20 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 'Elvis: That's the Way It Is' from 1970, with archival footage of Elvis Presley!
    • Today's movie segment included the opening credits with the songs 'Mystery Train' and 'Tiger Man', plus lots of other music during behind-the-scenes rehearsal sessions!
      • IMDb Movie Outline: After years of making movies, the King made a triumphant return to the stage in 1970. Now, see the backstage footage from rehearsals to relaxing at the hotel and the performances in one of the most intimate looks at Elvis captured on film.
      • #4 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list and my fourth Elvis workout movie this year! 

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