Sgt Mac, these things can make a big difference:



My legs were sore all the time, until I:

A. Hired a coach who insisted I put recovery days in the mix (I now ride 5 days per week, with the recovery days after the really hard/long workouts)
B. Started using a Stick

Recovery is a big part of training, as it is only during the rest period that you increase strength. So, as I'm sitting on the couch with my legs up, I tell my wife that I'm training and can't work on my honey-do list. Soreness/fatigue may require more diligent management at our ages, but we don't have to back off.