About Cordero

I’ve been running for 13 years, but I’ve only truly been a runner for the last 3. In the beginning, I chased medals, finish lines, and validation. Then life happened, and somewhere along the way I stopped running toward accomplishments and started running away from pain. Eventually, I realized the miles weren’t helping me escape anything. They were teaching me how to face it.

Running became my therapy. Every mile stripped away the noise, every step brought clarity, and every dark road reminded me that growth happens when no one is watching.

People always ask why I run at night. The answer is simple. When the world gets quiet, all that's left is you and your thoughts. At the end of the day, it will always be you vs. you. The only person you have to defeat is the version of yourself that wants to quit.

If my journey has taught me anything, it’s this: keep showing up, even when it’s hard. Be disciplined enough to stand on your own, but never be too proud to lean on the people who continue to show up for you. Strength isn't carrying everything by yourself. Sometimes it's allowing yourself to be carried until you can run on your own again.