Hi, I’m Dawn. I grew up in York and have nothing but fond memories of sport in my early years. I enjoyed being part of various school sports teams and a member of an athletics club in York. I was lucky enough to experience most track and field events but especially loved the hurdles.
Like many people I drifted away from sport in my late teens and early twenties, but thanks to my sister entering me for the Great Manchester 10k, I started running again at age 26 and haven’t looked back since.
Two children later, the challenges of staying active have changed but thanks to VOYAC we have found a way for our whole family to be active and involved with the club. We have all run the PECO cross country events together for the past 2 years and regularly take part in the family circuit classes.
When I was younger, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to be involved with an athletics club if it hadn’t been for the support and generosity of one of my high school teachers. I saw the opportunity to become an assistant coach with VOYAC, as an opportunity to pay that kindness forward and share the joy of athletics with the next generation.