Dottir: My Journey to Becoming a Two-Time CrossFit Games Champion

Read this in under 24 hours. Picked it up every chance I got. Inspirational, motivating. Katrin’s story goes to show that at the end of the day what matters most is your attitude and mental game. And her honesty about where she was before she worked on that side of the sport is exactly what every person needs to learn and understand about life regardless of their athletic pursuit (or lack thereof). I am appreciative of her putting it all out there and not just relishing in the glamour of being a champion. By sharing her up down up journey with us she is giving and teaching and BEING a champion. This book is also full of “starting points” for improving yourself as a person - books she’s read, resources she’s incorporated, and the revelation of how much effort and focus and time day in and day out it really takes to do what she does. This book has a place of visibility on my shelf so I don’t forget what I took away from it. At times she does show her young age, and being ten years older I imagine myself saying something similar then. Then I think - at her age look at what she has accomplished and the lessons she has internalized and then I imagine where she will be in ten years given her drive and determination to constantly improve. I am very much looking forward to more of her insights, wisdom, lessons and growth story in the future.

Great read. I love reading about peoples personal triumphs and all that they go through to attain them! Katrin is very candid in this book. Easy read, great story ... Katrin, if you read your reviews - I wish you another Games Victory!!!! :)

I devoured Dottir. It was an inspirational and relatable read. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in health and wellness and the champion’s mindset. I learned a lot about Katrin and what it takes to be an elite athlete. Most of all I came away with even more respect for Katrin’s ability to talk about inspiring the next generation and appreciated her openness and vulnerability. I can’t recommend enough.

Sports memoirs are not for everyone. I found this one appealing for several reasons: 1. the insight into Icelandic culture, especially with respect to athletic women; 2. the culture and community of CrossFit; and 3. the minutiae of the athlete’s mind, and how minute by minute one must think to become a champion. Katrin is very candid about her mental and emotional struggles, and the reader benefits from the deeply honest examination of unproductive thought patterns during training and competition. It gave me much to think about with respect to staying motivated during the daily grind, and ways to think about setting and achieving goals in any endeavor, whether it be work, personal projects, diet, or fitness. Impressive indeed that a small island nation can produce a relatively high percentage of notable CrossFit Games competitors. Katrin describes the Viking background of Icelanders, and how dogged determination was required to settle and prosper in such a barren land. The “sled dog” mentality of digging into hard work is a perfect match for CrossFit training and competition. The friendly competition and supportiveness of the CrossFit community is highly beneficial in the grind of training. In a sport where one may be tempted to train in isolation, the community atmosphere, that doesn’t exist at many gyms, is emblematic in CrossFit gyms (at least in Katrin’s view.) My experience in my local gym is more of an individual endeavor, with little to no interaction or even eye contact with others. Talking to others would feel like a strange and unwelcome imposition. Katrin describes a real fitness community of support. I highly recommend this memoir, which sets the bar higher, meets and exceeds your expectations. Having watched several CrossFit Games documentaries, it is helpful to have an insider’s understanding on the nature of the challenges athletes endure.

I loved reading this book. It was so fun to learn more about Katrin, her life, and her experiences in training for and competing in the CrossFit Games.

Really an in-depth dive into what it takes to be the fittest woman on earth. I really enjoyed this book, and the honesty of having to dig super deep to make the mental and physical changes and growth necessary to achieve the title of fittest on earth.

My husband and I read a number of sports psychology books, and as an avid crossfit fan I love Katrin. I truly loved reading about Katrins journey and even better, found what she shared about growth and mindset to be so valuable for anyone who wants to become a better version of themselves. Great read!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s an easy read but offers nice insight into a champions mindset and how someone overcomes adversity and challenges. I’m familiar with CrossFit but I think the lessons can apply to anyone. My HS son, who Does work out but doesn’t follow or do CrossFit, read this book and enjoyed the story and meaning behind it. Overall, it’s a book on being mentally tough and putting in the work to be the best at whatever you set your mind to.

This book is a must for all who love competition! It’s motivating and is so human. It touched your heart and motivates you to stand up again. Thank you Katrin for the fire! A must read!

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Very relatable to any aspect of your life while striving for a goal!

I couldn't put this book down and almost finished it in one sitting. Katrin Davidsdottir has created something genuinely special by writing down her story. So many inspirational thoughts and notions come together with some seriously vulnerable insights of what she had to go through to become the woman and athlete she is today. In my opinion, this read is not only a worthy one for members of the CrossFit community but for anyone who wants to get inspired by a high-performer. Apart from the comprehensive content, her story is written in a beautiful prose. I absolutely loved this book and can only highly recommend it. Thank you Katrin for sharing not only your successes but also your failures with us. This it what doesn't just make you stronger, but all of us.

A good read with a good insight into the world of crossfit