Mission
The Running Center’s mission is to increase participation of active lifestyles in the Tampa Bay Area by demonstrating knowledge of our products and their application. The Running Center promotes a healthy and active lifestyle through a continuous commitment to community involvement, steady growth and achieving sales goals
Vision
The Running Center will be recognized as a vibrant, community involved specialty retail store with the a dynamic, innovative and high-performance sales staff that provides superior customer service and products. Values Integrity Passion Respect Professionalism Competence Empathy Pride Participation Location
Meet the Team
We Offer Tampa’s Most Experienced Sales Staff to Help You With All Your Running Needs
BILL DAVISON
Founder
Bill Davison started the Running Center in 1999 with 20 years of experience in sales in the sporting goods industry with the goal of building a running store where anybody interested in the activity of running or walking not only gets the best shoe for their foot but also gets the best information on all aspects of the sport, from clothing to accessories.
Chloe & Dustin
Owners
Chloe & Dustin have a passion for running and love to help others live a healthy & active lifestyle through exercise. Both have years of experience in the run specialty industry.
Sydney
Shop Manager & Professional Sales Associate
Sydney is currently coaching with the Men’s and Women’s Cross country teams at Pasco-Hernando State College. She is a PHSC alumni who earned All-American honors in her collegiate cross-country career. She currently enjoys training and running road races including 5k’s, half and full marathons.
Bill
Professional Sales Associate & TRC Race Manager
Bill has been in the run specialty industry for over 25 years. He is also a high school cross country & track coach with over 20 years experience. Bill is also the contact for TRC Race Management & Timing Services.
Harrison
Professional Sales Associate
Harrison is a current student at the University of South Florida, where he is studying to attain a bachelors in business. He is a Chamberlain High School alumni, where he was a varsity runner for both the cross-country and track.
Ronnie
Professional Sales Associate
Ronnie is currently a student athlete for Pasco-Hernando State College, and a Steinbrenner High school varsity alumni, who enjoys racing the 800m. He also enjoys working on and fixing up old cars.