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.