Name: John Shillings
Birth place:  Trona, Ca.
Date of birth:10-06-55
Occupation: Welder
Education: 4 year state welding apprenticeship
Marital status: Married (Joan)
Children: 2 kids (Jessie 16, Joel 14)
Height: 5'9''
Weight: 140lbs
Shoe size: 11
Year’s running/walking: 10years running
Favorite running/walking surface: any surface
Some races I have completed: AR 50, OTHTC 50K, Las Vegas Marathon etc.
Running/walking achievement I am most proud of: My first Marathon Palos Verde!
Race I haven’t done but really want to: Western States
Typical training week: 40 miles base…65miles for racing.
Injury history: none
Best feature (Physical): legs!
Worst feature (Physical): feet
Favorite running/walking foods: Pancakes
Favorite running/walking beverages: Water
Things I like most about running/walking: Time to think and unwind.
What got me started doing races: Something to keep me motivated.
Why I run/walk: Stay in shape so I can beat Mitch!!!!
Favorite quote: "If someone is nice to you but mean to the waitress they are usually not nice people."
Biggest inspiration: Joan's parents for their honesty and healthy lifestyle.