Dr Megan Powell: From Team GB to Hyrox: Performance, Pacing & Female Athlete Health
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Dr Megan Powell: From Team GB to Hyrox: Performance, Pacing & Female Athlete Health

In this episode, we sit down with Megan Powell — former Team GB athlete, Hyrox competitor, and GP registrar — to explore what it really takes to transition from elite endurance sport into hybrid racing.

With a background in high-level duathlon, Megan shares the key differences between traditional racing and Hyrox, and why success isn’t just about fitness — but how you apply it.

We dive into:

  • What transfers (and what doesn’t) from elite duathlon racing to Hyrox
  • The challenge of managing intensity and heart rate across stations
  • Why pacing looks completely different in hybrid racing
  • Lessons from racing, doubles competition, and working towards a sub-hour performance


Beyond performance, Megan brings a unique perspective as a doctor with a growing focus on female athlete health.


We also discuss:

  • RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and why it’s often missed
  • The importance of understanding your training load and fuelling
  • Contraception, hormones, and performance considerations
  • Why more healthcare professionals need to understand athletic populations

This episode blends elite-level performance insight with real-world health knowledge — a must-listen for any female athlete looking to train smarter and understand their body better.


Follow Megan over on instagram : @dr_megan_powell


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