Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this special live episode of the Singletrack Podcast, we sit down with Abby Hall in our Olympic Valley studio just days before the 2025 Western States 100. Abby’s path back to the start line of this iconic race is anything but typical—and it’s a story of resilience, determination, and a little bit of fate.
After enduring a traumatic injury in 2023 that sidelined her from the sport she loves, Abby made a courageous return to racing at UTMB last summer before chasing golden tickets across two continents this past spring. We unpack her gritty performances at the Black Canyon 100K and Chianti Ultra Trail, and how an unexpected turn of events ultimately secured her spot on this year’s Western States start line.
Whether you’re a long-time fan of Abby’s journey or new to the world of ultrarunning, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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* @naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
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Photo: @sh1tinthewoods
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In this special live episode of the Singletrack Podcast, we sit down with Abby Hall in our Olympic Valley studio just days before the 2025 Western States 100. Abby’s path back to the start line of this iconic race is anything but typical—and it’s a story of resilience, determination, and a little bit of fate.
After enduring a traumatic injury in 2023 that sidelined her from the sport she loves, Abby made a courageous return to racing at UTMB last summer before chasing golden tickets across two continents this past spring. We unpack her gritty performances at the Black Canyon 100K and Chianti Ultra Trail, and how an unexpected turn of events ultimately secured her spot on this year’s Western States start line.
Whether you’re a long-time fan of Abby’s journey or new to the world of ultrarunning, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Partners:
* @nordarun - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (nordarun.com/)
* @gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.
* @naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
* Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (raideresearch.com/)
Photo: @sh1tinthewoods
Follow Singletrack on Instagram:
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Subscribe to Singletrack on Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletrack/id1572382413
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