Miles of Movies: Workout Journal

Elliptical: 16.84 miles in 1hr, 54min  Wednesday 9/28: 2.72 miles in 18:00 minutes  2.11 miles in 14:49 minutes 2.14 miles in 15:04 minutes Thursday 9/29:  2.14 miles in 14:02 minutes 2.17 miles in 14:47 minutes 2.99 miles in 20:22 minutes Friday 9/30: 2.57 miles in 17:29 minutes Resistance Level 10 all sessions; no intervals Watched One Movie: Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956) Starring Dan Dailey, Cyd Charisse, and Agnes Moorehead IMDb Movie Outline: In 1950s Las Vegas, a gambling rancher and a ballerina discover that some people have luck at cards while others have luck at love. #36 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Elliptical: 17.7 miles in 1hr, 57min  Sunday 9/25: 2.14 miles in 13:36 minutes  2.15 miles in 14:15 minutes Monday 9/26:  2.11 miles in 12:54 minutes 2.09 miles in 13:29 minutes 2.21 miles in 14:51 minutes Tuesday 9/27: 2.69 miles in 16:27 minutes 2.2 miles in 15:01 minutes 2.11 miles in 14:45 minutes Resistance Level 10 all sessions; no intervals Watched One Movie: The Band Wagon (1953) Starring Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, and Oscar Levant IMDb Movie Outline: A pretentiously artistic director is hired for a new Broadway musical and changes it beyond recognition. #35 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Elliptical: 29.29 miles in 3hr, 5min   Sunday 9/18:  2.02 miles in 13:24 minutes Monday 9/19:  2.67 miles in 16:37 minutes 2.04 miles in 12:51 minutes 2.09 miles in 13:59 minutes Tuesday 9/20: 2.04 miles in 12:48 minutes 2 miles in 12:14 minutes 2.01 miles in 13:26 minutes Wednesday 9/21:  2.01 miles in 12:16 minutes 2.13 miles in 13:35 minutes Thursday 9/22:  2.24 miles in 13:59 minutes 2.15 miles in 13:40 minutes Friday 9/23:  2.4 miles in 15 minutes 3.49 miles in 21:33 minutes Resistance Level 10 all sessions; no intervals Watched Two Movies: Babes on Broadway (1941) Sunday - Wednesday 19.01 miles Penrod and His Twin Brother (1938) Thursday - Friday  10.28 miles #33 & 34 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Elliptical: 10.28 miles in 1hr, 4min  Thursday 9/22:  2.24 miles in 13:59 minutes 2.15 miles in 13:40 minutes Friday 9/23:  2.4 miles in 15 minutes 3.49 miles in 21:33 minutes Resistance Level 10 all sessions; no intervals Watched One Movie: Penrod and His Twin Brother (1938) Starring Billy Mauch, Robert J. Mauch, and Frank Craven IMDb Movie Outline: It's a case of mistaken identity when Penrod and his dog Duke wind up in trouble after a lookalike boy and dog move into town. #34 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Elliptical: 19.01 miles in 2hr, 1min  Sunday 9/18:  2.02 miles in 13:24 minutes Monday 9/19:  2.67 miles in 16:37 minutes 2.04 miles in 12:51 minutes 2.09 miles in 13:59 minutes Tuesday 9/20: 2.04 miles in 12:48 minutes 2 miles in 12:14 minutes 2.01 miles in 13:26 minutes Wednesday 9/21:  2.01 miles in 12:16 minutes 2.13 miles in 13:35 minutes Resistance Level 10 all sessions; no intervals Watched One Movie: Babes on Broadway (1941) Starring Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Fay Bainter IMDb Movie Outline: Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney star in a musical directed by Busby Berkeley as two talented teenagers dreaming of success as Babes on Broadway. #33 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Elliptical: 28.28 miles in 2hr, 59min  Sunday 9/11:  2.05 miles in 13:26 minutes Monday 9/12:  2.20 miles in 13:50 minutes 2.02 miles in 13:59 minutes Tuesday 9/13: 2.18 miles in 13:11 minutes 2.27 miles in 13:49 minutes 2.18 miles in 14:28 minutes Wednesday 9/14:  2.55 miles in 15:55 minutes 2.06 miles in 13:23 minutes 2.02 miles in 13:28 minutes Thursday 9/15:  2 miles in 12:51 minutes 2.04 miles in 13:15 minutes Friday 9/16: 2 miles in 12:50 minutes 2.71 miles in 16:18 minutes Resistance Level 10 all sessions; no intervals Watched Two Movies: Babes in Arms (1939)  Sunday - Wednesday 15.45 miles Panama Hattie (1942) Wednesday - Friday  12.83 miles #31 & 32 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Elliptical: 12.83 miles in 1hr, 21min Wednesday 9/14:  2.06 miles in 13:23 minutes 2.02 miles in 13:28 minutes Thursday 9/15:  2 miles in 12:51 minutes 2.04 miles in 13:15 minutes Friday 9/16: 2 miles in 12:50 minutes 2.71 miles in 16:18 minutes Resistance Level 10 all sessions; no intervals Watched one movie: Panama Hattie (1942) Starring Red Skelton, Ann Sothern, and Rags Ragland IMDb Movie Outline: Sailors suspicious of spies and a singer who is in love enjoy life in the Canal Zone. #32 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Elliptical: 15.45 miles in 1hr, 38min  Sunday 9/11:  2.05 miles in 13:26 minutes Monday 9/12:  2.20 miles in 13:50 minutes 2.02 miles in 13:59 minutes Tuesday 9/13: 2.18 miles in 13:11 minutes 2.27 miles in 13:49 minutes 2.18 miles in 14:28 minutes Wednesday 9/14:  2.55 miles in 15:55 minutes Resistance Level 10 all sessions; no intervals Watched one movie: Babes in Arms (1939) Starring Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Charles Winninger IMDb Movie Outline: A group of vaudevillians struggling to compete with talkies hits the road hoping for a comeback. Frustrated to be left behind, all of their kids put on a show themselves to raise money for the families and to prove they've got talent, too. #31 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Elliptical: 16.19 miles in 1hr, 45min  Sunday 9/4:  5.39 miles in 35:14 minutes Tuesday 9/6:  3.22 miles in 20:23 minutes Wednesday 9/7:  2.05 miles in 13:05 minutes Thursday 9/8:  2 miles in 13:24 minutes 2.12 miles in 13:39 minutes 1.41 miles in 9:51 minutes Resistance Level 10 all sessions; no intervals Watched one movie: In the Good Old Summertime (1949) Starring Judy Garland, Van Johnson, S.Z. Sakall IMDb Movie Outline: In turn-of-the century America, Andrew and Veronica are co-workers in a music shop who dislike one another during business hours but unwittingly carry on an anonymous romance through the mail. #30 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

July 2022 Totals: Elliptical : 87.76 miles in 6 hours, 29 minutes  Exercised: 28 days out of 31: 11 days elliptical 28 days kettlebell Kettlebell Swings: 8,400 swings (8kg/17lb) Watched 4 movies:  Catalina Caper (1967) Beach Party (1963) Bikini Beach (1964) Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) Weight Loss: 3 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight) Year To Date January – July 2022: Elliptical : 646.66 miles in 48 hours, 50 minutes (2 days, 50 minutes) Kettlebell : 15,210 swings (8kg/17lb)  Exercised: 129 days out of 212: 83 days elliptical 70 days kettlebell Watched: 26 movies and 3 documentaries Weight Loss: 16 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight)

Weekly Stats: 7/24/22 - 7/30/22: Elliptical : 21.45 miles in 1hr, 38min (Monday, Wednesday & Saturday) 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Kettlebell : 1,500 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  300 swings Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday Elliptical days:  300 swings Monday & Wednesday Watched one movie: Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) #29 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

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. IMDb Movie Outline : Frankie, DeeDee, and the gang meet singing sensation Sugar Kane in a publicity stunt; they all get introduced to skydiving and get caught up in love. #29 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Feels good to finish Day 2 elliptical workout during an evening session; only one day left of ' Beach Blanket Bingo '! Today's Evening Workout: 7.35 miles on the elliptical in 33:20 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 5 Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second day of watching ' Beach Blanket Bingo ' from 1965, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Deborah Walley. Today's segment included Frankie and Annette singing the duet 'I Think You Think'! IMDb Movie Outline : Frankie, DeeDee, and the gang meet singing sensation Sugar Kane in a publicity stunt; they all get introduced to skydiving and get caught up in love. #29 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Day 1 of this month's final week of elliptical workouts at the cinematic beach with ' Beach Blanket Bingo ' from 1965! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.6 miles on the elliptical in 33:05 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Beach Blanket Bingo ' from 1965, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Deborah Walley. Today's segment included Frankie, Annette, and the cast singing the title song 'Beach Blanket Bingo'! IMDb Movie Outline : Frankie, DeeDee, and the gang meet singing sensation Sugar Kane in a publicity stunt; they all get introduced to skydiving and get caught up in love. #29 on my Mile...

Weekly Stats: 7/17/22 - 7/23/22: Elliptical : 23.66 miles in 1hr, 41min (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Kettlebell : 2,100 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  300 swings Sunday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Elliptical days:  300 swings Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Watched one movie: Bikini Beach (1964) #28 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Made it through another 3-day elliptical workout week and this month's third '60s beach movie, Bikini Beach ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.20 miles on the elliptical in 35:21 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Third and final day of watching ' Bikini Beach ' from 1964, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Don Rickles. Today's segment included Little Stevie Wonder performing 'Happy Feelin' Dance and Shout' during the end credits! IMDb Movie Outline : A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he is intending to build a ret...

Done with Day 2 elliptical workout this week while enjoying ' Bikini Beach '! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.87 miles on the elliptical in 33:13 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second day of watching ' Bikini Beach ' from 1964, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Don Rickles. Today's segment included Frankie and Annette singing the duet 'Because You're You'! IMDb Movie Outline : A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he is intending to build a retirement home. #28 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Day 1 of this week's elliptical workouts, the third week of July at the beach; this week takes me to ' Bikini Beach ' from 1964 with Frankie and Annette! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.59 miles on the elliptical in 33:06 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Bikini Beach ' from 1964, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Don Rickles. Today's segment included Frankie, Annette, and the cast singing the title song 'Bikini Beach'! IMDb Movie Outline : A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he i...

Weekly Stats: 7/10/22 - 7/16/22: Elliptical : 23.09 miles in 1hr, 44min (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Kettlebell : 2,100 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  300 swings Sunday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Elliptical days:  300 swings Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Watched one movie: Beach Party (1963) #27 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Week 2 elliptical workouts for July and this week's swingin' '60s beach movie,  Beach Party ! Today's Noontime Workout: 8.04 miles on the elliptical in 34:40 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Third and final day of watching ' Beach Party ' from 1963, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Robert Cummings. IMDb Movie Outline : A bearded anthropologist studies the habits of swingin' American teens while they enjoy the summer surfing, loving, and partying at the beach. #27 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Through with Day 2 of this week's elliptical workouts at the beach with  Beach Party from 1963! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.16 miles on the elliptical in 35:16 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second day of watching ' Beach Party ' from 1963, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Robert Cummings. Today's segment included Annette singing 'Treat Him Nicely'! IMDb Movie Outline : A bearded anthropologist studies the habits of swingin' American teens while they enjoy the summer surfing, loving, and partying at the beach. #27 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Day 1 of this week's elliptical workouts at the beach with Frankie and Annette in their first beach movie, Beach Party from 1963! Today's Afternoon Workout: 6.89 miles on the elliptical in 30:04 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Beach Party ' from 1963, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Robert Cummings. Today's segment included Frankie and Annette singing the title song 'Beach Party'! IMDb Movie Outline : A bearded anthropologist studies the habits of swingin' American teens while they enjoy the summer surfing, loving, and partying at the beach. #27 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 7/3/22 - 7/9/22: Elliptical : 19.56 miles in 1hr, 25min (Tuesday & Friday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Kettlebell : 2,100 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  300 swings Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Elliptical days:  300 swings Tuesday & Friday Watched one movie: Catalina Caper (1967) #26 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Feels good to be done with the final day of this week's elliptical workouts and this week's 1960s beach-themed movie,  Catalina Caper ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 9.50 miles on the elliptical in 42:10 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then three interval segments at resistance level 6, 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each. 30 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second and final day of watching ' Catalina Caper ' from 1967, starring Tommy Kirk, Del Moore, and Peter Duryea. IMDb Movie Outline : A group of swingin' teens take time out from having fun in the sun to try to foil a group of crooks searching for a stolen scroll. #26 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

I'm going to the beach for July elliptical workouts with swingin' 1960s flicks featuring songs and swimsuits! The first movie of the month is Catalina Caper from 1967! Today's Afternoon Workout: 10.06 miles on the elliptical in 43:23 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then three interval segments at resistance level 6, 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 30 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 50 swings x 6 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Catalina Caper ' from 1967, starring Tommy Kirk, Del Moore, and Peter Duryea. Today's segment included Little Richard performing 'Scuba Party'! IMDb Movie Outline : A group of swingin' teens take time out from having fun in the sun to try to foil a group of crooks searching for a stolen scroll. #26 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 6/26/22 - 7/2/22: Elliptical : 17.76 miles in 1hr, 18min (Sunday & Monday) No intervals Kettlebell : 1,950 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  275 swings Tuesday & Wednesday 300 swings Thursday - Saturday Elliptical days:  250 swings Sunday & Monday Watched one movie: Texas Carnival (1951) #25 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

June 2022 Totals: Elliptical : 109.32 miles in 8 hours, 2 minutes  Exercised: 30 days out of 30: 13 days elliptical 30 days kettlebell Kettlebell Swings: 5,360 swings (8kg/17lb) Watched 5 movies:  Pagan Love Song (1950) Annie Get Your Gun (1950) Show Boat (1951) Rose Marie (1954) Texas Carnival (1951) Weight Loss: 3 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight) Year To Date January – June 2022: Elliptical : 558.9 miles in 42 hours, 21 minutes (1 day, 18 hours, 21 minutes) Kettlebell : 6,810 swings (8kg/17lb)  Exercised: 101 days out of 181: 72 days elliptical 42 days kettlebell Watched: 22 movies and 3 documentaries Weight Loss: 14 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight)

Done with a short 2-day workout week on the elliptical, done with the elliptical for the month of June, and done with the fifth and final Howard Keel movie for the month --  Texas Carnival ! Today's Noontime Workout: 9.42 miles on the elliptical in 41:19 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 6. Weights: Morning kettlebell 50 swings x 5 sets = 250 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second and final day of watching ' Texas Carnival ' from 1951, starring Esther Williams, Red Skelton, and Howard Keel. Today's segment included Howard Keel singing 'Deep in the Heart of Texas' with more dancing from Ann Miller! IMDb Movie Outline : A showmen team is mistaken for a cattle baron and his sister. #25 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with the first day of this week's elliptical workouts; it's the last week of June workouts with this month's fifth and final musical featuring Howard Keel -- Texas Carnival from 1951! Today's Morning Workout: 8.34 miles on the elliptical in 37:02 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 6. Weights: Morning kettlebell 50 swings x 5 sets = 250 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Texas Carnival ' from 1951, starring Esther Williams, Red Skelton, and Howard Keel. Today's segment included the toe-tapping, gun-shooting number performed by Ann Miller, 'It's Dynamite'! IMDb Movie Outline : A showmen team is mistaken for a cattle baron and his sister. #25 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

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) #24 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !