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Thursday 6/23/22: 8.05 Miles

Done with Day 2 of elliptical workouts this week; only one day left to finish Rose Marie!

Today's Noontime Workout:

  • 8.05 miles on the elliptical in 35:19 minutes.
    • No intervals; entire time at resistance level 6.
  • Weights: Morning kettlebell
    • 40 swings x 3 sets = 120 swings (8kg/17lb). 
  • Second day of watching 'Rose Marie' from 1954, starring Ann Blyth, Howard Keel, and Fernando Lamas.
    • Today's segment included Ann Blyth and Fernando Lamas singing 'Indian Love Call'!

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