Featured Runner “Farhad Zarif” October 2017
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Farhad Zarif is a man of exceptional spirit, who dares to accomplish the impossible, with a disregard for anything that tries to keep him from his accepted challenge. He’s lived his entire life facing challenges and climbing mountains that most would never dare. As a young man, he was an Olympian athlete, a veteran of two wars, a prisoner of war (barely escaping with his life), and most recently a Cancer survivor. Farhad continues to face life head-on today as an ultramarathoner who refuses to give up.
THE BASICS
Date of Birth: 12/23/1969
Place of Birth: Kabul, Afghanistan
Currently Residing: Kansas City, KS
Marital Status: Single
Job(s): Exercise Physiologist (Fitness Pro)
Children: 1 Baby Girl (10 Years Old)
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 200 lb
Shoe Size: 13
Best Physical Feature: Eyes
Worst Physical Feature: Butt
Religion: God
Political Affiliation: Conservative
Educational Background: MS Exercise Physiology
Personal Strength(s): Faith in God.
Personal Weakness(es): Fear of failure.
Make Of Car You Drive: Escalade
Make Of Car You Would Like To Drive: Not important.
Pets: None
FAVORITES
Favorite Author: Don Allison
Favorite Book: Born to Run
Favorite Non-running Magazine: National Geographic
Favorite Movie: Braveheart
Favorite TV Show: The Good Doctor
Favorite Actor/Actress: Mel Gibson
Favorite Music: Jazz
Favorite Artist: Lonnie McFaden
Favorite Spectator Sport: Basketball
Favorite Subject in School: Anatomy
Favorite Game: Chess
Favorite Vacation Destination: Mexico
Favorite Time Of Day: 6am
Favorite Item Of Clothing: Shoes
Favorite Non-Running Leisure Activity: Writing
Favorite Running Shoe: Brooks
Favorite Food/Drink Before An Ultra: Salmon/Coffee
Favorite Food/Drink During An Ultra: Z Bar/Water
Favorite Food/Drink After An Ultra: Steak/Coke
Favorite Crew/Pacer Person(s): Craig Tyhurst
Favorite Place To Run: Ogg Rd.
Favorite Type Of Running Surface: Hills
Favorite Famous Quote: “My life is like an ocean, sometimes rough and sometimes calm, but always flowing!” — Z
ULTRA STUFF
Number of Years Running Ultras: 7
Number of Ultras Finished: 14
Best Ultra Performance(s): Prarie Spirit Trail 100 (2014)
Most Memorable Ultra: Leadville Trail 100 (2017)
Typical Training Week(s) Before A Major Race: 30 miles/week running, strength training, plyometrics/agility.
Injuries: None
Ultrarunning Idol: Every ultrarunner.
Why Do You Run Ultras: I want to get closer to God.
Advice For Other Ultrarunners: Run with your heart, not legs.
ACHIEVEMENTS / GOALS / MEMORIES
Personal Hero: God
Personal Philosophy: Walk the line (morals, ethics, character).
Short-Term Goal: Making others happy.
Long-Term Goal: Being a good man.
Most Prized Possession: Leadville Trail 100 finisher’s buckle.
Most Proud Achievement: Serving my country.
Happiest Memory: Birth of my baby girl.
Secret Ambition/Fantasy: Running across the USA.
Greatest Adventure: Spiritual journey to the Holy Land.
DISLIKES / FEARS
Least Liked Subject: Math
Least Liked Household Chore: Doing the dishes.
Pet Peeve(s): Everything in my house has to be at a certain angle.
Greatest Fear: Not making my family and friends proud.
SPARE TIME
Book Currently Reading: The Road to Sparta
Hobbies: Writing/Music.
Collections: Sports memorabilia.
What’s next: Running the Katy Trail (240 Miles).
Farhad crossing the red carpet (finish line) of the 2017 Leadville Trail 100!
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