The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Abby Hall & Elhousine Elazzaoui | #4 Trail Runner of the Year
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Jan 7, 2026 In this engaging conversation, Abby Hall, a standout ultrarunner known for her victory at the 2025 Western States 100, reflects on her challenging season and the lessons learned from her first DNF at UTMB. Elhousine Elazzaoui, the two-time Golden Trail World Series champion, talks about his nomadic life in the Sahara and the significance of his recent wins, including the prestigious Zegama. Both athletes share insights on training specificity, the power of recovery, and their ambitions for the future, painting a vivid picture of the competitive trail running landscape.
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Chasing Rod On The JMT
- Abby Hall drove to the JMT to pace and nearly missed Rod Favart then chased him on trail after parking.
- She got briefly dropped but cherished witnessing his fast, determined attempt through the night.
Train Specifically For One Target
- Abby says specificity in training matters more than trying to do everything in one season.
- Pick one target and tailor training to that race rather than attempting difficult doubles without race-specific prep.
Refilling The Cup And A Comeback Win
- After UTMB Abby took fall off to refill emotionally and did life things like Paris and backpacking.
- On a whim she raced McDowell Mountain Frenzy, won overall, and set a course record to regain momentum.