DawnPapacena

Dawn is a new run coach through the Game Changers Program. She has been running with NYRR since 2015 and is now on the other side of the organization providing group training for new runners. She is a native New Yorker (Brooklyn!) and has extensive knowledge and experience with NYC run crew culture. She loves working with new runners and folks who are rediscovering their love for running.

How would you describe your coaching style?

Collaborative. I meet runners where they are in their journeys and help them identify their training goals.

What is your proudest coaching moment?

Being a pace leader for a 16-week marathon training program and seeing all my athletes embrace their strengths and complete their marathons.

What is your favorite workout to coach and why?

I love pacing fartlek or any sort of interval workout. There's a lot of space for having fun during those moments.

Please list any awards, achievements, or certifications below. This can be sports and/or coaching certifications.

RRCA Level 1

Licensed Clinical Social Worker :)

Where is your favorite place to run in New York City?

West Side Highway.  I once ran  from Canal Street to Dyckman during a long training run for an ultra marathon