Originally Posted by tmqgiant

Work pass the burn. The true benefit of training comes from recognizing the difference between injury and soreness. It is common to feel like turning home after about 15-20 minutes initially but when you are totally winded and your legs feel like noodles, work past it with a good spinning cadence. Those days when you thought you could only do 15-20miles and you push it out to 30 or more are going to pay great divedends. You do need rest though. Also, do not forget proper nutrition. Throwing in a glutamine and brached chain amino acid mix to your water bottle will also decrease post workout soreness. Eat immediately after training with a fast absorbing protein and simple carbs. Creatine is great also. Good luck and hope that helps.