December 11, 2025

Training is Cooperation

Will Kirousis

Training is cooperation - positive mindset

Quick point to keep in mind as you go into the meat of winter.  Think of your training as cooperation NOT as a contest.  Training is about listening to stress, efforts, workouts, consistency, and flowing with those things, not as a contest to validate or exploit those things.  Keep that in mind this winter.  Especially if you include group sessions or races like those on Zwift or a bunch or local 5k’s (or similar) with friends/team mates.  Your training plan organizes things, but to get the most out of it, think of all of the plans components are cooperative pieces, and be willing to modify and adjust so you can build with that cooperative mindset. 



Will Kirousis, MS, CSCS, CISSN
Tri-Hard | Director
USA Cycling Certified Coach

USA Triathlon Certified Coach
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Certified Sports Nutritionist


508.633.2708 | will@tri-hard.com |
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