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Tried a test ride around the block yesterday. After two minutes was clear my neck isn't ready for a real ride, no matter now gentle.

So I gave up and decided to finally start lifting instead. Discovered that I can't deadlift or front squat without pain, and with my left arm as weak as it is, putting the bar overhead would be unwise. So lifting is out.

It's been three weeks since I've ridden a bike. It's been two weeks since I pinched my nerve, and started doing daily rehab work.

I am not making progress. I still can't lift more than 5 lbs. with my left triceps, and I'm still in constant pain from the pinched nerve. Can't ride, can't run, can't lift.

Hiking is okay as a stopgap, I suppose, but is a sorry substitute for an actual workout. At this rate I'm going to roll into January fatter and slower and more out of shape than I've been in years.