John (JJ) Santana
QT: 2:17:26
Residence: Las Vegas, NV
Hometown: Brawley, CA
College: Southwestern College
Age on Race Day: 32
Affiliation: Red Rock Running Company
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:17:26
Social Handles: Instagram - _jj_santana
Favorite inspirational quote: "I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is." - Alan Watts
Favorite sports team: Barry Sanders
Favorite movie: The Blues Brothers
Of Note:
- Namco, Route Manager, Las Vegas, NV
- Grew up wrestling and playing soccer, football and basketball, in addition to running
- A favorite running memory is Reno Tahoe Odyssey Relay 2019, where team was overall champion and set course record
- Father is 1 of 14 siblings and all 14 have multiple kids, so has "tons" of cousins who all grew up playing sports together
