Dawn Litrenta
Timonium Middle Distance Training Coach
Dawn Litrenta is the Store Lead of our Timonium location, our Mid Distance Coach for the past 11 years, and we are excited to announce that she is now the Head Coach of our Timonium Training Team!
Originally from New York and a former Division I Field Hockey player at Loyola College, Dawn has always lived an active lifestyle, but she didn’t run her first race until she was 40, proving that it’s never too late to start and you’re never too busy to make time for what matters most.
She has coached for over 30 years and has experience working with everyone from 5-year-olds to professional athletes. A customer at Charm City Run since the very beginning, Dawn officially joined the CCR team in 2014. Since then, she has helped hundreds of runners of all levels achieve their individual goals while having fun, staying healthy, and embracing the team atmosphere that makes her groups so special.
She also has a reputation for loving hills… which is definitely true! Dawn will get you out of your comfort zone, appropriately challenge and encourage you, and also reign you in when needed. She continually reminds runners to “trust the process” and that it’s about the journey, not just the destination.
After completing countless Half Marathons, 10Ks, and 5Ks, along with 20 marathons injury-free, including qualifying for Boston, Dawn decided to focus her passion on the athletes she coaches. You’ll see her at races of all distances motivating, cheering, encouraging, and running alongside her athletes. Dawn is continually inspired by their accomplishments!!!.
With three daughters, a husky, and a lifelong passion for coaching, running, and healthy living, Dawn feels incredibly blessed to have found a way to balance family, career, and passion.
“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” AND…the only run you will ever regret is the one you don’t do. So just do it… come run with us!
Follow Coach Dawn on Instagram: @DawnLitrentaTraining