The World’s Greatest Athlete: Katrín Davíðsdóttir with Lewis Howes

Training

Katrín Davíðsdóttir shares her journey from gymnastics to becoming a CrossFit champion. She recalls the initial excitement and rapid progress she made, which led her to the CrossFit Games within a year. However, this quick success also brought challenges, including a lack of proper coaching and preparation for the high-level competition 1. Despite these hurdles, Katrín's passion for competing and her realization of missing joy and purpose in her training drove her to push harder and find her spark again 2.

I was missing my spark. I was missing my purpose. All 2017, this is all after the 2017 Games that I think I was kind of realizing these things.

--- Katrín Davíðsdóttir

   

Recovery

Recovery is a crucial aspect of Katrín's training regimen. She emphasizes the importance of light movement and sauna sessions to aid recovery and maintain mental clarity. These practices help her perform better and stay focused 3. Additionally, trusting the process and maintaining a balanced mindset are key elements in her approach to training and competition 4.

There's a big picture process and trusting the process, and every day just doing the little things over and over, doing them right, knowing that you got better that day and trusting that you're on the right path.

--- Katrín Davíðsdóttir

   

Support

Coaching and support systems play a vital role in Katrín's success. She describes the impact of having a dedicated coach and a supportive environment, which helped her internalize her performance and strive for continuous improvement 5. The emotional support from family and the symbolic presence of her grandmother's necklace during competitions also provide her with strength and motivation 6.

I always have this necklace with me, and right before the final event, I took it out of my bag, and I was wearing this high neck sports bra, so I was able to actually. So I tucked it in and I was wearing it for the final event.

--- Katrín Davíðsdóttir