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Week 6/19/22: 24.18 Miles

Weekly Stats: 6/19/22 - 6/25/22:

  • Elliptical: 24.18 miles in 1hr, 46min (Monday, Thursday & Friday)
    • No intervals
  • Kettlebell: 1,390 swings (8kg/17lb) 
    • Non-elliptical days: 
      • 200 swings Sunday & Wednesday
      • 250 swings Tuesday & Saturday
    • Elliptical days: 
      • 120 swings Monday & Thursday
      • 250 swings Friday
  • Watched one movie: Rose Marie (1954)

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