Running, red wine and orchids | Zab Mosenifar

This is our 100th episode and we’re delighted to celebrate the milestone with a remarkable man. Zab Mosenifar, MD, recently completed his 100th marathon at the age of 70 and he personifies the art of living a long, healthy and fulfilling life. Dr. Mosenifar, professor and executive vice chair of the Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, is addicted to running. Next week he heads to California’s Death Valley, to run in grueling heat that would see most of us wilt in a second.  It is the kind of “insane” challenge that motivates the doctor, who still works full-time and says he relishes living a modest life, focussed on his job and running.  In this interview we discuss Dr. Mosenifar’s 50 miles-per-week regimen, his love of red wine, orchids and a busy life.  We also find out why he is a stickler for punctuality; prefers driving in the middle lane; and why he gets a “special pleasure from monotony.”In this interview we cover:Dr. Mosenifar’s 50 miles-per-week running regime.Running the Santa Monica mountain trails early in the morning, seven days a week.The runner’s high. Entering a zen-like state and enjoying the euphoria of running. Living a meat-free lifestyle. Getting a “special pleasure from monotony” and enjoying a frugal lifestyle. Are we really designed to run long distances? The “hidden factor” that allows some people to keep on running. Sharing a bottle of wonderful red wine.Eating the same meals every day. Why associating with all generations helps promote longevity. Appreciating that life is precious and why there should be no bad days. Balancing a busy work schedule with an active life and family activities.  Career longevity at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles.The “heart-wrenching” period treating patients with AIDS during the early days of the disease.Studying the complexities of smoking.Understanding aging through marathon running.The plus side of an obsessive, compulsive personality.Thinking about longevity, how to approach the next chapter and acknowledging the realistic decline that comes with aging. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice.  If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.