Chafed and Confused Podcast

Dante Liberato is a Renaissance man as a former MMA fighter, gym owner and now ultrarunner. His main passions stem from helping men find community and a true connection to themselves and others.After an injury from fighting, Dante, with the help of plant medicine, found his true calling and what the journey it has taken him on! Please enjoy! Please use the code KYLES30 for 30% off at GoodProtein.ca

Nick is back from the mountains and Kyle has disappeared to the lakes. Today Nick runs through his taper and race preparation as he gets ready for his third crack at the Fat Dog 120 on August 8th. Learn about his Race plan, nutrition, gear and much more.Topo Athletic - https://www.topoathletic.ca/collections/last-chance-womenAltra - https://www.altrarunning.com/en-ca/men/shoes/trail/Maurten Nutrition - https://skiuphill.ca/search?q=maurtonSalt Stick - https://skiuphill.ca/products/saltstick-capsules-100-unit-bottle?_pos=14&_sid=41fe2bb56&_ss=r

With Nick still in the mountains, it is time for Kyle to dedicate an episode only to gear and equipment. Now we are mainly talking trail running, and then what the plan is for now to use during Fat Dog. Sit back and enjoy a quick hitter of an episode. Much love.

Nick is on the road doing some learning and experiencing. So Kyle gives a breakdown of some of the big races that have occurred over the last few weeks. Then, as a surprise to himself and others, he completed his first "training" ultra marathon. The following involves lessons learned.

Today the tables are slightly turned as Nick interviews Kyle about completing his first official trail race! We learn about the race, things learning and things hopefully quickly forgotten. And then a slight detour into the inner workings of the brain of Kyle and what makes that boy tick. Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to check out GoodProtein: https://goodprotein.ca/KYLES30

This episode is dynamite! Literally there's a story about dynamite. Janelle Smiley is through and through a mountain athlete. She lives and breathes the mountains. They give her life and she has been lucky enough to call them her office for most of her life. Her list of accomplishments in the mountains is long and varied. From National Ski Mountaineering championships, to female first ascents and traverses. She Runs, she climbs, she skis and she raises small humans. Janelle brings a beautiful perspective on reaching our ultimate potential as athletes and as humans. We talk about all of the aspects of being an athlete/human, life balance, meaningful rest and much more.Website - https://www.janellesmiley.com/athleteInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/janelle.smiley/Couples Course - https://www.mtnsense.com/courses/couples-tune-upArc'teryx - https://arcteryx.com/ca/en/athletes/janelle-smiley

Scott Cooper is a Canadian ultramarathon icon. As the winner of the Inaugural Divide 200, Scott set himself apart. He has also represented Canada internationally at ultramarathon events. He has completed multiple Ironman triathlons and is a finisher at UTMB; this guy has done it all. Now, as a father, he navigates fatherhood and his passion for running and finding his own limits. Join us as we chat with Scott and learn his ways of the Force.

This week we sit down with accomplished adventurer Kevin Vallely. We discuss he and friend of the podcast Ray Zahab's recent expedition to cross Ellesmere Island.  Polar bears, wolves and a long, cold, challenging expedition. We also delve into Kevin's background of racing and what lead hime to attempting some of the amazing feats he's done in the past. We explore what it takes to build the mental toughness required to persevere in these challenging situations and also the lighter side of laughing at misfortune. @Kevin Vallely - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevinvallely/Website - https://www.kevinvallely.com/Speaking - https://www.kevinvallely.com/speaking