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Saturday 7/30/22: 6.5 Miles

Done with the last elliptical workout of July and the final '60s beach flick of the month, Beach Blanket Bingo!

Today's Evening Workout:

  • 6.5 miles on the elliptical in 31:58 minutes.
    • No intervals; entire time at resistance level 5
  • Third and final day of watching 'Beach Blanket Bingo' from 1965, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Deborah Walley.

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