Dawn McGowan

Hometown:

Cleveland, TN

Occupation:

Restaurant worker

What is your running "origin story?"

I started running my sophomore year of high school. My brother is/was an elite runner and I was always at meets and practices with him so I figured I might as well join the team. Running has been an outlet that has helped me get through divorce and the death of both my parents along with countless other obstacles in life. I may not be the fastest but running gives me peace and a clear head.

Best/worst/funniest memory from a race?

I was running the Chickamauga Half Marathon and had a deer literally jump across in front of me on the trail.

Why do you choose to represent Terra Running Company as an Ambassador?

I love having Terra in the community and all that it does to help out not just in running but community. I’m also thankful for the people it has brought into my life and friends I would not have met otherwise.

What are your favorite 3 items in Terra? 

Variety of sweatshirts, Klean Freak body wipes, and the shoe selections.

Favorite place to run/walk/hike in the area? 

The Cleveland Greenway

What shoe(s) are you currently running/walking in? 

Saucony Ride 18

What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about running or becoming more active? 

To just get out there and do it. Whether your fast or slow or you can only go to the end of the road to start. Don’t worry about what other people are going to say or think. Anything you’re doing to be active is more than they’re doing sitting on the couch.

People can find you on social media at:

Instagram: @mac2mom