Valeria Corti
The Power of Running and Growing
Valeria Corti was born in Buenos Aires on July 21, during the cool Argentine winter. From her childhood, movement was an essential part of her life: she practiced Taekwondo, artistic gymnastics, volleyball, and swimming. But it was only in the early 2000s that she discovered something beyond physical activity: she found in running a form of freedom. Running became her own space, a passion that connects her with the landscape, her body, and a community of people who share the same love for movement, regardless of the weather, time, or city.
Over time, Valeria found her best version in the 21-kilometer races. She learned that sustaining this distance requires much more than endurance: it involves rest, mindful nutrition, consistent training, and strength work. As a mother of two children and a personal trainer, she has achieved that seemingly impossible balance of caring, working, and training through discipline and focus.
Although she has not yet run a marathon (the traditional master distance of 42 kilometers), Valeria has faced challenges that few dare to attempt. One of the most memorable was her participation in El Cruce, a 100-kilometer mountain race that crosses the Andes mountain range. She describes it as a physical and mental overcoming experience that left a lasting mark on her.
Before the pandemic, Valeria added a new dimension to her passion: runner tourism. She began traveling across Argentina to participate in half marathons, discover new destinations, and connect with other runners who, like her, understand that every finish line is a shared story.
Her most recent challenge took her to Miami, where she ran the Miami Half Marathon. Under humid and demanding heat, the challenge was not just physical. Anxiety, fatigue, and the mind were put to the test. But, as always, the energy of the crowd, the music, and her own drive sustained her. "At one point, I stopped feeling the heat," she says, "and just focused on enjoying it. Crossing the finish line, I felt like a winner. Not because of the time, but for being there, for choosing myself."
Today, Valeria continues running with the same passion, but with a more mindful outlook.
She knows that success is not just about reaching the destination, but about the journey that leads there; the preparation, the sacrifice, and the self-discovery.
For the new year, her schedule is filled with challenges: the Rio Half Marathon in August, the Rome Marathon 2026, and her most dreamed goal, the New York Marathon. Every step brings her closer to a new achievement, but also to a fuller version of herself.
With a medal in hand, a smile on her face, and a story in motion, Valeria reflects on everything running has given her. Because running not only took her further, it transformed her.
