Farhad Zarif - Outdoor Running
As part of our Earth Month series, The Connection Between Fitness, Wellness & Outdoor Spaces, we’re highlighting Life Time team members who find renewal and purpose in the outdoors.
Life Time Lenexa Personal Trainer and ultra runner, Farhad Zarif, (A.K.A. Coach Z to his clients) has always believed in the power of fresh fuel. But for him, it’s more than food. It’s the world around us.
“For the past 36 years, I’ve told my clients to eat fresh—fresh fruits, fresh vegetables. So fresh grass, fresh trees, fresh nature? It’s just as important. That’s where we get our energy.”
For Coach Z, nature is more than a backdrop—it’s a life force. From running barefoot on grass to finding peace in the mountains, his connection to the Earth is both physical and deeply personal.
“Whether you’re a runner, a weekend warrior, or just an everyday person—nature is your source of energy. And that’s the world I want to leave behind for my daughter: a world filled with joy, love, and green.”
Coach Z’s story reminds us that protecting the planet isn’t just about preservation—it’s about honoring the source of our strength.
The future of our planet—and our well-being—is in our hands. It’s up to us to take action today.