Chasing Excellence Katrin: 'I Never Had Bad Training Days' - The Mindset That Built a CrossFit Champ
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Jun 24, 2025 Katrin Davidsdottir, a two-time CrossFit Games champion, shares her incredible journey of resilience and mental fortitude. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from competition to new life phases while emphasizing the value of a supportive community in sports. Katrin highlights the essential mindset of embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth and personal achievement. Through her personal stories, she illustrates the importance of perseverance, self-awareness, and joy in the training process that can fuel success both in and out of athletics.
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Katrin's Tough Retirement Decision
- Katrin struggled with worsening back pain that made training and certain movements impossible.
- She finally chose to retire after realizing her health and new life priorities outweighed competing.
Joy in Hard Training
- Katrin loved training daily with a supportive team atmosphere that made hard work enjoyable.
- She focused on giving 100% effort each day and never regretted pushing herself fully in workouts.
Trust Adaptive Training Plans
- Do not fear changing training plans; trust your coach to adjust based on how you feel.
- Accept modifications as a way to maximize total progress and maintain mental well-being.