Miles of Movies: Workout Journal

May 2022 Totals: Elliptical : 98.61 miles in 7 hours, 27 minutes  Exercised: 24 days out of 31: 12 days elliptical 12 days kettlebell Kettlebell Swings: 1,450 swings (8kg/17lb) Watched 4 movies :  Follow the Fleet (1936) Two Girls and a Sailor (1944) Follow the Boys (1963) Shipmates Forever (1935) Weight Loss: 4 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight) Year To Date January – May 2022: Elliptical : 449.58 miles in 34 hours, 19 minutes (1 day, 10 hours, 19 minutes) Kettlebell : 1,450 swings (8kg/17lb)  Exercised: 71 days out of 151: 59 days elliptical 12 days kettlebell Watched: 17 movies and 3 documentaries Weight Loss: 13 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight)

Weekly Stats: 5/22/22 - 5/28/22: 24.25 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 51min (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Extra: 500 kettlebell swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days: 100 swings Sunday, Monday; 150 swings Wednesday, Friday  Watched one movie ( Shipmates Forever from 1935) #20 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Finished with the 3-day workout week and the final Navy-themed movie for May -- Shipmates Forever ! Today's Morning Workout: 8.16 miles on the elliptical in 37:21 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  Third and final day of watching ' Shipmates Forever ' from 1935, starring Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, and Lewis Stone. Today's segment included a little music and a lot more Naval Academy life! IMDb Movie Outline : A successful crooner who doesn't want to join the Navy decides to prove to his father, a Navy admiral, that he has what it takes to make it in the fleet. #20 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Day 2 of the last week of May workouts is over and only one day left of the last Navy-themed movie this month -- Shipmates Forever ! Today's Noontime Workout: 8.01 miles on the elliptical in 36:49 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 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 ' Shipmates Forever ' from 1935, starring Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, and Lewis Stone. Today's segment included Dick Powell singing 'I'd Love to Take Orders from You'! IMDb Movie Outline : A successful crooner who doesn't want to join the Navy decides to prove to his father, a Navy admiral, that he has what it takes to make it in the fleet. #20 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Final week of May workouts has begun with another Navy-themed musical movie from 1935 -- Shipmates Forever ! Today's Noontime Workout: 8.08 miles on the elliptical in 36:52 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 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 ' Shipmates Forever ' from 1935, starring Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, and Lewis Stone. Today's segment included Dick Powell singing 'Don't Give Up the Ship'! IMDb Movie Outline : A successful crooner who doesn't want to join the Navy decides to prove to his father, a Navy admiral, that he has what it takes to make it in the fleet. #20 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 5/15/22 - 5/21/22: 21.35 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 37min (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Extra: 400 kettlebell swings (8kg/17lb)  100 swings non-elliptical days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday  Watched one movie ( Follow the Boys from 1963) #19 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Another week of working out is over along with another movie,  Follow the Boys ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.28 miles on the elliptical in 33:14 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  Third and final day of watching ' Follow the Boys ' from 1963, starring Connie Francis, Paula Prentiss, and Dany Robin. Today's segment included Connie Francis singing 'Tonight's My Night'! IMDb Movie Outline : Four women have adventures when they follow the Navy men they love to Italy. #19 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Day 2 of working out this week and only one day left of Follow the Boys ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.05 miles on the elliptical in 32:24 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 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 ' Follow the Boys ' from 1963, starring Connie Francis, Paula Prentiss, and Dany Robin. Today's segment included more plot development and romance than music! IMDb Movie Outline : Four women have adventures when they follow the Navy men they love to Italy. #19 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Week 3 of May workouts is now underway with another sailor-themed flick from 1963 -- Follow the Boys ! Today's Noontime Workout: 7.02 miles on the elliptical in 32:03 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 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 ' Follow the Boys ' from 1963, starring Connie Francis, Paula Prentiss, and Dany Robin. Today's segment included the opening credits with Connie Francis singing the title song 'Follow the Boys'! IMDb Movie Outline : Four women have adventures when they follow the Navy men they love to Italy. #19 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 5/9/22 - 5/14/22: 28.55 miles on the elliptical in 2hr, 6min (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) 80 minutes uncounted speed intervals (30sec high-intensity pace & 30sec recovery pace) Extra: 100 kettlebell swings (Friday) (8kg/17lb) Watched one movie ( Two Girls and a Sailor from 1944); #18 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Done with week 2 of working out, and finished the music-filled  Two Girls and a Sailor ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 9.75 miles on the elliptical in 42:53 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. Uncounted intervals of 30 seconds high intensity/fast pace, followed by 30 seconds at a cool-down/slower pace.  Third and final day of watching ' Two Girls and a Sailor ' from 1944, starring Van Johnson, June Allyson, and Gloria DeHaven. Today's segment included Lena Horne performing 'Paper Doll'! IMDb Movie Outline : Musical in which two singing sisters set up a canteen to entertain soldiers, their enterprise funded by a mysterious wealthy admirer. #18 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Day 2 of working out this week and only one day left of Two Girls and a Sailor ! Today's Noontime Workout: 9.49 miles on the elliptical in 42:04 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. Uncounted intervals of 30 seconds high intensity/fast pace, followed by 30 seconds at a cool-down/slower pace.  Second day of watching ' Two Girls and a Sailor ' from 1944, starring Van Johnson, June Allyson, and Gloria DeHaven. Today's segment included a humorous scene with Gracie Allen followed by her performance of 'Concerto for Index Finger' conducted by Albert Coates! IMDb Movie Outline : Musical in which two singing sisters set up a canteen to entertain soldiers, their enterprise funded by a mysterious wealthy admirer. #18 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

I'm continuing week 2 of May workouts with another sailor-themed musical, this one from 1944 -- Two Girls and a Sailor ! Today's Noontime Workout: 9.31 miles on the elliptical in 41:41 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. Uncounted intervals of 30 seconds high intensity/fast pace, followed by 30 seconds at a cool-down/slower pace.  First day of watching ' Two Girls and a Sailor ' from 1944, starring Van Johnson, June Allyson, and Gloria DeHaven. Today's segment included Gloria DeHaven singing 'My Mother Told Me'! IMDb Movie Outline : Musical in which two singing sisters set up a canteen to entertain soldiers, their enterprise funded by a mysterious wealthy admirer. #18 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 5/2/22 - 5/6/22: 24.46 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 52min (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) 40 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Watched one movie ( Follow the Fleet from 1936); #17 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Done with the first workout week and first movie of May! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.23 miles on the elliptical in 37:49 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 5. Third and final day of watching ' Follow the Fleet ' from 1936, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott. Today's segment included Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers performing 'I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket'! IMDb Movie Outline : A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on liberty in San Francisco. #17 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list and my 5th Fred Astaire movie this year!

Day 2 of working out this week is done, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the movie ends! Today's Morning Workout: 8.06 miles on the elliptical in 37:10 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 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 ' Follow the Fleet ' from 1936, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott. Today's segment included Fred Astaire singing 'I'd Rather Lead a Band' along with a great solo dance performance! IMDb Movie Outline : A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on liberty in San Francisco. #17 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list and my 5th Fred Astaire movie this year!

I'm starting May workouts with a sailor-themed Fred & Ginger movie from the 1930s featuring songs from Irving Berlin -- Follow the Fleet ! Today's Noontime Workout: 8.17 miles on the elliptical in 37:14 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 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 ' Follow the Fleet ' from 1936, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott. Today's segment included Ginger Rogers singing 'Let Yourself Go' followed by a dance with Fred Astaire to the same tune! IMDb Movie Outline : A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on liberty in San Francisco. #17 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list and my 5th Fred Astaire movie this year!

April 2022 Totals: Elliptical : 89.01 miles in 6 hours, 36 minutes  Exercised: 12 days out of 30 Watched 4 movies:  April in Paris  (1952) Gentlemen Prefer Blondes  (1953) Rich, Young and Pretty  (1951) Lovely to Look At  (1952) Weight Loss: 3 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight) Year To Date January - April: Elliptical : 350.97 miles in 26 hours, 52 minutes (1 day, 2 hours, 52 minutes) Exercised: 47 days out of 120 Watched: 13 movies and 3 documentaries Weight Loss: 11 pounds!

Weekly Stats: 4/25/22 - 4/29/22: 23.71 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 43min (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) 40 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Watched one movie ( Lovely to Look At from 1952); #16 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

The workout week is done and so is four weeks of Paris-themed musical romance movies! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.43 miles on the elliptical in 31:25 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 5. Third and final day of watching ' Lovely to Look At ' from 1952, starring Kathryn Grayson, Red Skelton, and Howard Keel. Today's segment included the fashion show finale along with Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel singing a reprise of the title song 'Lovely to Look At'! IMDb Movie Outline : Three Broadway producers struggling to get backing for their show, hope one's sudden inheritance of a half interest in a Parisian fashion house is the answer. They travel to Paris only to learn the salon is in debt and requires their help. #16 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Day 2 of working out this week is done and only one day left! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.13 miles on the elliptical in 36:21 minutes. 2-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 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 ' Lovely to Look At ' from 1952, starring Kathryn Grayson, Red Skelton, and Howard Keel. Today's segment included another dance number featuring Gower and Marge Champion 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes'! IMDb Movie Outline : Three Broadway producers struggling to get backing for their show, hope one's sudden inheritance of a half interest in a Parisian fashion house is the answer. They travel to Paris only to learn the salon is in debt and requires their help. #16 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

The last workout week of April is underway with my fourth Paris-themed musical flick from the 1950s this month -- Lovely to Look At ! Today's Noontime Workout: 8.15 miles on the elliptical in 36:05 minutes. 2-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 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 ' Lovely to Look At ' from 1952, starring Kathryn Grayson, Red Skelton, and Howard Keel. Today's segment included a song-and-dance from real-life husband-and-wife at the time the movie was made Gower and Marge Champion 'I Won't Dance'! IMDb Movie Outline : Three Broadway producers struggling to get backing for their show, hope one's sudden inheritance of a half interest in a Parisian fashion house is the answer. They travel to Paris only to learn the sal...

Weekly Stats: 4/18/22 - 4/23/22: 21.49 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 36min (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Watched one movie ( Rich, Young and Pretty from 1951); #15 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Another workout week is done and so is this month's third Paris-themed movie! Today's Morning Workout: 6.62 miles on the elliptical in 30:07 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  Third and final day of watching ' Rich, Young and Pretty ' from 1951, starring Jane Powell, Danielle Darrieux, and Wendell Corey.  Today's segment included another Jane Powell and Vic Damone number also featuring The Four Freshmen 'How D'Ya Like Your Eggs in the Morning'! IMDb Movie Outline : Jim Stauton Rogers, a Texas rancher turned international diplomat, takes his young daughter, Elizabeth Rogers, on a trip to Paris. He is concerned that his daughter might come in contact with her mother, Marie Devarone, a Parisian singer he me...

Done with day 2 of working out in cinematic Paris this week! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.25 miles on the elliptical in 32:37 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 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 ' Rich, Young and Pretty ' from 1951, starring Jane Powell, Danielle Darrieux, and Wendell Corey.  Today's segment included a couple duets with Jane Powell and Vic Damone, including 'I Can See You'! IMDb Movie Outline : Jim Stauton Rogers, a Texas rancher turned international diplomat, takes his young daughter, Elizabeth Rogers, on a trip to Paris. He is concerned that his daughter might come in contact with her mother, Marie Devarone, a Parisian singer he met and loved more than twenty-five years ago. #15 on my Miles of Movies 202...

I'm sticking with the Paris theme for week 3 of April workouts with another musical frolic from the 1950s -- Rich, Young and Pretty ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.62 miles on the elliptical in 34:01 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 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 ' Rich, Young and Pretty ' from 1951, starring Jane Powell, Danielle Darrieux, and Wendell Corey.  Today's segment included the first song of the movie 'Paris' sung by Jane Powell and Wendell Corey! IMDb Movie Outline : Jim Stauton Rogers, a Texas rancher turned international diplomat, takes his young daughter, Elizabeth Rogers, on a trip to Paris. He is concerned that his daughter might come in contact with her mother, Marie Devarone, a Parisian singer he ...

Weekly Stats: 4/11/22 - 4/16/22: 20.9 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 33min (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Watched one movie ( Gentlemen Prefer Blondes from 1953); #14 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Done with the last day of working out this week and another Paris-themed film! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.42 miles on the elliptical in 32:37 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  Third and final day of watching ' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ' from 1953, starring Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, and Charles Coburn. Today's segment included the iconic 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend' but also another song that's just as good and not as well-known with Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell 'When Love Goes Wrong'!  IMDb Movie Outline : Showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei's fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old m...

Day 2 of working out this week is through and only one day left! Today's Afternoon Workout: 6.79 miles on the elliptical in 30:16 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 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 ' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ' from 1953, starring Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, and Charles Coburn. Today's segment had no music but lots of curves & style!  IMDb Movie Outline : Showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei's fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers. #14 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Week 2 of working out in April is underway with another boat-to-Paris movie -- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ! Today's Noontime Workout: 6.69 miles on the elliptical in 30:35 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 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 ' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ' from 1953, starring Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, and Charles Coburn. Today's segment started with the opening number performed by Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe 'Two Little Girls from Little Rock'! IMDb Movie Outline : Showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei's fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers. #14 on my Miles of Movies 2022 li...