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
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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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This week, we’re joined by Elite 15 athlete Katherine Fashbender, fresh off a huge debut performance in Phoenix where she qualified straight for the World Championships alongside partner Morgan Schulz.

We dive straight into the chaos of recent racing at the Americas Regionals—unpacking the highs, the lows, and the brutal reality of racing back-to-back days at the elite level. Katherine opens up about what really happened in her solo race, the mental battle mid-race, and how she bounced back to show her true fitness in doubles.

We also get into:

• The dynamic behind her partnership with Morgan—and why it works so well
• Lessons learned from racing at the highest level
• Training smarter (not just more) while balancing a full-time job
• The importance of fuelling properly—and the serious consequences of under-fuelling
• Navigating pressure, expectations, and showing up as a role model in the sport

This episode is honest, raw, and packed with insight—from elite race strategy to the mindset it takes to keep going when everything hurts.

Follow Katherine over on instagram : @fahsyfit

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This week on the podcast we’re joined by HYROX athlete Lauren Leigh Richardson.

Lauren is the Female Open Doubles World Record holder in the 25–29 age group and was also part of the team that set a Mixed Relay World Record in Dublin.

In this episode we dive into what it takes to compete at a high level in HYROX, from managing race schedules to performing when the pressure is on.

We talk about the realities of hybrid racing, the challenge of balancing performance and recovery, and why racing too often can sometimes do more harm than good.

Lauren also shares:

• The pressure of racing in doubles and relay teams
• Lessons learned from tough races and DNFs
• Why fuelling properly for sessions changed her performance
• The impact of testing her resting metabolic rate (RMR) on training and recovery
• How therapy, journaling and visualisation have helped her feel more in control on race day
• The importance of setting boundaries and not always being a “yes” person

It’s an honest conversation about the physical and mental side of competing, learning from setbacks, and continuing to push the standard in a rapidly evolving sport.

Follow Lauren over on instagram : @_lauren.leighfit

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