Meet Our Team At Running Wild
John Parker
Store Manager
Store Manager
Bio: Quad Cities native. Race director of Chili Chase and Pumpkin Dash. Leader of Cornbelt Running Club marathon training group.
Greatest running achievement: Running in college at Western Illinois University and Murray State. I've also ran the Bix 7 30 times.
Favorite distance: Mile & 10K
What running means to you: It is a sense of personal accomplishment and competition among friends.
What you love most about Running Wild: I love working with the kids going out for cross country and track & field. The great staff we have today and throughout the years. The involvement in the running community and at the races in and around town.
Greatest running achievement: Running in college at Western Illinois University and Murray State. I've also ran the Bix 7 30 times.
Favorite distance: Mile & 10K
What running means to you: It is a sense of personal accomplishment and competition among friends.
What you love most about Running Wild: I love working with the kids going out for cross country and track & field. The great staff we have today and throughout the years. The involvement in the running community and at the races in and around town.
Anthony Peters
Shoe Specialist
Shoe Specialist
Bio: My name is Anthony Peters. I am a graduate student at St. Ambrose University, studying to be an exercise physiologist. I’m originally from the Chicago suburbs, but I moved to Davenport about 4 years ago. I’ve been a runner and racewalker for roughly 9-10 years and will be attempting to go pro now that my collegiate season is through.
Greatest running achievement: Qualifying for and then competing at the USA Olympic Trials.
Favorite distance: 20k
Favorite brand: Saucony
What running means to you: Running is my therapy and my stress relief. It’s how I cope with life and the curve balls it sometimes throws my way. It is my peace.
What you love most about Running Wild: The friendly atmosphere and the obvious, honest effort to not just sell shoes but assure they are perfect for the customer.
Greatest running achievement: Qualifying for and then competing at the USA Olympic Trials.
Favorite distance: 20k
Favorite brand: Saucony
What running means to you: Running is my therapy and my stress relief. It’s how I cope with life and the curve balls it sometimes throws my way. It is my peace.
What you love most about Running Wild: The friendly atmosphere and the obvious, honest effort to not just sell shoes but assure they are perfect for the customer.
Maddy Minard
Shoe Specialist
Shoe Specialist
Bio: I am a senior at Pleasant Valley High School where I run Cross Country and Track.
Greatest running achievement: Making Elite All-State Cross Country my freshman year.
Favorite distance: 5K and 10K
Favorite brand: Asics and Saucony
What running means to you: To me running is just a part of who I am. It has been a great way to meet new people and to challenge myself to be better.
What you love most about Running Wild: I love how Running Wild is so involved in the community and really cares about each of the customers that comes in the door.
Greatest running achievement: Making Elite All-State Cross Country my freshman year.
Favorite distance: 5K and 10K
Favorite brand: Asics and Saucony
What running means to you: To me running is just a part of who I am. It has been a great way to meet new people and to challenge myself to be better.
What you love most about Running Wild: I love how Running Wild is so involved in the community and really cares about each of the customers that comes in the door.
Grace Parker
Shoe Specialist
Shoe Specialist
Bio: My name is Grace Parker and I am a second year PTA student at Blackhawk College. I am also a competitive gymnastics coach in my free time.
Greatest athletic achievement: Winning State Champion on Floor in Gymnastics
Favorite form of exercise: Strength Exercises
Favorite brand: Nike
What exercise means to you: Being a competitive gymnast growing up and future PTA, exercise is extremely important to keeping a healthy mind and body.
What you love most about Running Wild: The attention given to each customer who walks through the door. Every person gets a one on one experience in order to meet all of their needs and leave them walking out in the best shoe for their feet.
Greatest athletic achievement: Winning State Champion on Floor in Gymnastics
Favorite form of exercise: Strength Exercises
Favorite brand: Nike
What exercise means to you: Being a competitive gymnast growing up and future PTA, exercise is extremely important to keeping a healthy mind and body.
What you love most about Running Wild: The attention given to each customer who walks through the door. Every person gets a one on one experience in order to meet all of their needs and leave them walking out in the best shoe for their feet.
Devin Allbaugh
Jr. Shoe Specialist
Jr. Shoe Specialist
Bio: I am a native QC resident.
Greatest running achievement: 3xIowa State Champ. D2 All-American.
Favorite form of exercise: Running
Favorite brand: New Balance, Hoka
What exercise means to you: Meditative. Makes me feel good. Setting goals and reaching them.
What you love most about Running Wild: All the people who work here. John Parker.
Greatest running achievement: 3xIowa State Champ. D2 All-American.
Favorite form of exercise: Running
Favorite brand: New Balance, Hoka
What exercise means to you: Meditative. Makes me feel good. Setting goals and reaching them.
What you love most about Running Wild: All the people who work here. John Parker.