Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Running Store on the Sunshine Coast
PaceSetter Athletic was founded in 2015 by Larry and Teresa Nightingale, lifelong runners with over 90 combined years of experience in endurance sports. Our mission is to provide Sunshine Coast residents with premium running shoes, technical apparel, and accessories tailored to all foot types and activity levels. We specialize in personalized fittings for road, trail, and lifestyle footwear, including options for orthotics and medical prescriptions.As active members of the running community, we host free weekly group runs, seasonal clinics, and local races while partnering with Peninsula Runners to offer exclusive brands. Our store combines expert knowledge with a welcoming atmosphere where runners and walkers of all abilities feel at home.
Services
Running Shoes
Trail Shoes
Technical Apparel
Footwear Fitting
Running Clinics
Group Runs
Accessories
Walking Shoes
Kids Footwear
Hiking Gear
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer expert footwear fittings for all foot types, including orthotics and medical prescriptions
- Our staff includes elite-level runners with decades of coaching and race direction experience
- We provide free weekly group runs and seasonal running clinics for all ability levels
- We partner with Peninsula Runners to access exclusive running brands and expertise
- We maintain strong connections with local doctors and foot care specialists for referrals
Services
Running Shoes
We offer comprehensive running shoe selection for road and trail running, featuring brands with EVERUN topsoles, GuideRails support systems, and Vibram outsoles. Our inventory includes cushioned, neutral, and stability options for all foot types. Expert fittings ensure proper shoe selection based on gait, terrain, and performance needs.
Footwear Fitting
Our personalized footwear fitting service addresses wide, narrow, high-arched, and flat feet, including those requiring orthotics. Certified staff analyze running mechanics and recommend shoes with appropriate support, cushioning, and toe box dimensions. We accommodate medical prescriptions and special foot care requirements.
Running Clinics
Seasonal running clinics cater to beginners and experienced runners, focusing on technique improvement and injury prevention. Programs include Learn to Run and Run Faster sessions with group leaders for various paces. Participants receive 10% store discounts during clinic periods.
Group Runs
Free weekly group runs operate year-round with Wednesday evening and Saturday morning sessions. Pace groups form organically, and all abilities welcome. We also organize daytime trail runs in Halfmoon Bay and participate in local running events as sponsors and volunteers.
Technical Apparel
Our curated technical apparel collection includes moisture-wicking clothing for all seasons and activity levels. Selection features sports bras, weather-appropriate outerwear, and performance accessories. Products cater to running, hiking, gym training, and casual wear.
People
Larry Nightingale
Co-Owner
Co-owner Larry Nightingale brings decades of running experience from competitive racing to coaching. He leads daily operations at PaceSetter while leveraging industry connections to source premium running brands for the Sunshine Coast community.
Teresa Nightingale
Co-Owner
Co-owner Teresa Nightingale contributes extensive running expertise from elite competition and club leadership roles. She manages special projects and daytime trail runs while maintaining her web design business alongside store operations.
Questions
What types of running shoes do you carry?
We stock road, trail, and stability shoes from leading brands with features like EVERUN cushioning, GuideRails support, and Vibram outsoles for all running conditions.
Do you offer footwear fittings for special requirements?
Yes, our experts fit shoes for orthotics, wide/narrow feet, and medical prescriptions with personalized recommendations based on gait analysis and running goals.
Are your group runs free to join?
Our weekly Wednesday evening and Saturday morning group runs are completely free with no registration required for participation.
Do you provide running apparel for all seasons?
We offer technical clothing year-round including moisture-wicking base layers, weather-resistant outerwear, and seasonal accessories for West Coast conditions.
What hours are you open during holidays?
We follow regular hours except for statutory holidays when the store remains closed to allow staff time with their families.
