Legacy of a Champion: Katrín Davíðsdóttir Looks Back PH 307

Pursuing Health

Julie Foucher MD, MS

Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 10 December 2024

⏱️ 107 minutes

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Katrín Davíðsdóttir is a legendary CrossFit athlete renowned for her impressive career, which includes ten appearances at the CrossFit Games. Over her last eight appearances, she consistently finished in the top ten, and in 2016, she made history as only the third athlete ever to claim back-to-back first-place titles. Widely respected for her grit, resilience, and unshakable mental toughness, Katrín brings an unmatched competitive spirit to every challenge she faces. Originally from Iceland, Katrín now resides in Idaho. Beyond her athletic achievements, she is also a published author, skincare entrepreneur, and passionate traveler. You can connect with Katrín via Instagram @katrintanjaRelated Episodes:Ep 47 - Coffee Talk at the Reebok Athlete Summit with Jennifer Smith, Katrin Davidsdottir, Kelley Jackson Ep 56 - Katrín Davíðsdóttir and Ben Bergeron on The Process of Creating a Champion If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

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0:00.0	Talk us through, like, what went into this decision?
0:03.0	Was it something you had been contemplating for a long time?
0:06.6	When did you know that this was the right time?
0:09.4	Yeah.
0:11.4	So in 2023, I do feel like I was, like, not ready to retire, but I was getting there.
0:19.7	Like, we've been together, me and Brooks for four
0:22.1	years now. I've been so excited for life of him and future with him and just new roles in life.
0:28.7	And I knew I wanted that soon, but I wasn't ready to have it now. And so I feel like in 23,
0:36.2	I kind of figure like 2024 would be my last season. And I kind of knew that. And so I feel like in 23, I kind of figured like 2024 would be my last season.
0:39.1	And I kind of knew that. And so going in, and I think that's also another layer of what made
0:44.5	it so hard to make that decision to pull out of that season. Because without even admitting
0:50.4	it to myself or others, I knew that was in retirement.
1:05.3	Hello and welcome to pursuing health. I'm Dr. Julie Foucher, family physician and former CrossFit Games athlete. Here I bring you information and inspiration to help bridge the gap
1:10.4	between fitness and
1:11.3	medicine and support your journey toward your healthiest self.
1:14.8	Thank you so much for joining me.
1:16.4	Now let's get started with this week's episode.
1:22.0	Hello and welcome back to pursuing health.
1:24.4	Thank you.
1:25.0	I am so excited to be here.
1:27.7	I was so many years. Yay. With my friend, Katrin Davis daughter, and she really needs no
1:34.1	introduction to everyone listening. But just to summarize her accolades, she is a legendary
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