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Coach Dawn Litrenta

@dawnlitrentatraining

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30+ Yrs Coaching
Youth ➡️ Professionals
Group & Individual All levels
CCR Half Marathon Coach
20 X Marathoner *Retired Injury Free 🤩
NY ➡️ BMORE

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Meet Our MidDistance Coach Dawn My running journey started on a hill (I know shocker). In NY. I would run it everyday in MS. By the time I was in HS I added 3ish miles to stay in shape for sports. College was more of the same...I went to Loyola so I had the pleasure of ColdSpring Hill on the daily 👍. After College Running pretty much fell out of my life until after child #3 I lived in the perfect neighborhood for running, my neighbor was a runner & of course there was a hill (Thornton 🤪). She said let’s run together. Sounded like a Great idea‼️ Except I always ran, alone & I hadn’t run in 10ish yrs....but I was still excited....that was until I quickly found out how out of running shape I was. I couldn’t make it to the 1st mailbox on my street! She took off & left me pondering the situation. My goal that day became to run 1 more mailbox everyday. I did that for awhile...until my niece suggested we run a marathon together for my 40th BD 🙄😱. Being a person who loves a good challenge....I agreed...keep in mind had never run more than 5ish miles, I knew NOTHING about training & had NEVER even run a race of ANY distance!!! Nevertheless I was up for the challenge & started training in Jan 2010 (the year of the blizzards) I read everything I could, but still did everything wrong....except buy the right shoes at CCR. Well, that May I crossed the finish line of the Frederick Marathon... with my kids there.....This remains one of the most poignant moments in my life. As I was forever changed‼️ I was hooked on running! Then CCR entered my life in a diff way....they had an opportunity for me to Coach Running. I loved Coaching but Running was something I did for myself, alone so I wasn’t so sure about it....that is until I watched my 1st Group of peeps cross the BridgeRun finish line in 2014. From then on...running was no longer about me but about the peeps I coached . Sure I still do it. I run EVERYWHERE I can, I’m a lot slower. I seldom run alone anymore. The races I run I’m coaching. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. The people I have met along the way & have had the privilege to Coach , have inspired me more than any of them will ever know. by @dawnlitrentatraining

Another action packed 12 hour day and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Morning coaching with @charmcityrun training group. Our athletes are always are so much fun. Special guest @natalie_ccr_trains came to hang out for an awhile with us which is alway such a great time. Forest Gump made an appearance as well. 🤣

Spent the rest of the day crewing one of the most amazing humans/coaching colleague/friend @shelbss128 as she took on her first backyard ultra and crushed it. Smiles through all the miles. And while she planned to call it at a 50k, ended up adding another loop for good measure. Can’t wait to see what her future ultra running career looks like.

Also got to hang out with @harrywarns AKA Freddy Mercury (wearing women’s jeans and his girlfriend’s jacket) 🤣🤣🤣

So many laughs shared today. Now for some quality dog time, miles of all kinds and @archiesblanketsacrossamerica work tomorrow and a little more sleep hopefully. by @dawnlitrentatraining

🦶 Got aches, pains or questions? Ask the expert!

Join us at Charm City Run Timonium this Thursday, November 5 for a FREE 15-minute consultation with podiatrist Dr. Kadosh from @TimoniumFootAndAnkle. Lingering injury? Post-race soreness? Just curious about your feet? Dr. Kadosh is here to help.

Spots are limited, so sign up for your time slot at the #linkinbio #linktree or at charmcityrun.com/timonium.

#CharmCityRun #CCRTimonium #TimoniumFootAndAnkle #Podiatrist #RunnerHealth #InjuryPrevention by @dawnlitrentatraining

We’ve been out in the community and love it! Thank you to Curio Wellness, Executive Plaza, Brick Bodies, and Coppermine for having Charm City Run at your recent wellness fairs. We loved chatting with everyone about running, walking, shoe fit and staying active.

Planning a wellness fair or company event? We’d love to be there! Send us a DM or reach out to your local Charm City Run to connect. For the movers of every kind.

#CharmCityRun #WellnessFair #CommunityWellness #HealthyLiving #ForTheMoversOfEveryKind by @dawnlitrentatraining

@charmcityrun TIM Ultramarathon Training Group - keeping it going on the last long run before #patapsco50k next Saturday
Traditional Waffle 🧇 Party 🎉 after the run. Sizing up race day, last minute suggestions, pumping up our first-timers ❤️🥰 This group is SO READY!! 👊💪 #trailrunningcommunity #ultrarunners #ultramarathon by @dawnlitrentatraining

MORE MILES. LESS MEAL PREP. BETTER FUEL. ❤️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Whether you're training for your next race, chasing a personal best, juggling a busy schedule, or simply working toward a healthier lifestyle, Nourix X @charmcityrun is here to make nutrition the easiest part of your day!

At Nourix, we believe eating well shouldn't take time away from doing what you love.

Chef-Crafted Meals – Delicious, balanced meals made with wholesome ingredients to fuel your everyday life.

Fuel Your Goals– Thoughtful nutrition designed to support performance, recovery, energy, and overall wellness.

Get Your Time Back – Skip the grocery shopping, meal prepping, and hours in the kitchen. We handle the cooking so you can focus on what matters.

Convenience Delivered– Fully prepared meals delivered straight to your door, ready when you are.

Whether you're running your first 5K, preparing for a marathon, or simply trying to feel your best, your nutrition should work as hard as you do.

Because life is about more than meal prepping. It's about crossing finish lines, reaching goals, and enjoying every moment along the way.

💙 Nourix — Nutrition, Built Around You.

Proud to fuel the Charm City Run community and everyone working toward a healthier, stronger tomorrow!

#Nourix #CharmCityRun #FuelYourRun #RunnerNutrition #EatWellRunStrong HealthyLifestyle NutritionBuiltAroundYou by @dawnlitrentatraining

Feeling fast? ⚡ Join Charm City Run Timonium and Saucony on Friday, October 9 to celebrate the launch of the Endorphin Speed 6! Meet at the store at 6:00pm, then head to Carver Track at 6:15 for demos, giveaways, and speedy good times with the @Saucony team. Free to attend — just sign up online so we know to expect you. See you there!

#linkinbio #linktree #charmcityrun #saucony #endorphinspeed6 by @dawnlitrentatraining

Week 13 - @charmcityrun Timonium Trail/Ultra training group - three more weeks to go until showtime at Patapsco Valley 25/50k. These guys put it ALL out there this morning - logging their longest run this season - and for some, EVER!
This season has been amazing- couldn’t be more proud of each and everyone of you, veterans or newcomers 🥹#trailrunning #ultrarunners #trails by @dawnlitrentatraining

Not every run has to be hard to make you faster.

Add 4-6 strides after an easy run once or twice a week.

They’re short, controlled bursts that help improve:
🌺 Running form
🌺 Turnover
🌺 Efficiency
🌺 Confidence

Don’t reach for speed. Create it. Push the ground behind you, stay tall, and let good mechanics do the work. by @dawnlitrentatraining

JUSTTTTT BLAZZZZZEEE! 🔥🔥🔥🌆

Today was a SUCCESS! 🙌

Thank you to the BLAZERS that show up every Thursday and our 1st Time BLAZERS.

We also want to give a special shoutout and THANK YOU to Charm City Run and Rabbit! We truly appreciate your continuous support and everything you’re doing to help us prepare for our upcoming races this season. 🔥🔥🌆

Missed out on the FREE giveaways from Rabbit? No worries! 👀 There will be more opportunities in the future! But if you can’t wait, you can check out their gear at Charm City Run. 🔥

Let’s keep building, y’all, and keep BLAZING the city one block at a time with positivity! 🧡🔥

#BlazingTheCity #CharmCityRun #RabbitRunning #letsblaze

Shout out to our Time BLAZERS!! 🔥🔥🌆

Tag them in the comments !!

You know the vibes!!! LETS BLAZEEEE!!! 🔥🔥🌆

Pace Leader/ Founder Lou starting the 2mile group 🔥🔥🌆

Shout out to our raffle winners for Rabbit/Charm City. by @dawnlitrentatraining

Little late on the posting this week. Lots of packing, planning, organizing and getting ready for the race this weekend. It is no small undertaking getting ready for a 24 hour race that is 9 hours away. But we got it done…. I think. 🤪

And this amazing group of @charmcityrun athletes and coaches help remind me each week why running is such a magical sport.

The friends made, the boundaries pushed, the obstacles overcome, the encouragement from your fellow training partners and coaches, the goals reached and surpassed, the PRs set, it’s all what makes training with @charmcityrun so special.

I cannot say enough good things about this group and Charm City Run as an organization. It’s like Disneyland for runners. Always magical moments. ❤️

#charmcityrun #ultrarunner #ccrtraining #coachlife #grateful by @dawnlitrentatraining