...but I do...

Rode all weekend - 3 out of the 4 days in 2004 so far! And my legs look like they have been through a war zone. I have to admit - I am determined not to let the trail (or the roots or the coral rock) beat me - but I feel a bit frustrated.

Please tell me these are just the knocks that you experience when you are just starting out? Is there anyone out there that can sympathize? Advice anyone can offer? Is this normal?