Trying to progress too quickly sets you up for accidents and injuries. Realize your limits and ride within them. If you get an injury, it should be taken seriously. Don't ignore injuries until permanent damage is done. See a sports physician that is familiar with the dynamics of cycling, and follow his course of recovery to the letter.
Massage therapy can play great factor in recovery time.
Pay someone, beg someone, or even massage your own legs. Knowledge of a few principle guidelines can direct you through working out the kinks. Drop by your local book store and invest in a book on massage therapy . One of the most commonly overlooked areas of training is stretching and flexibility. Then keep those muscles from binding up by employing a daily stretching and flexibility routine.