Meet Alinam Cojtí Ren (Maya K’iche’), a lively spirit who is breaking the norms of gender one run at a time. Cojtí Ren was born and raised in Chichicastenango (also known as Chichi), a small town in a mountainous region of northwest Guatemala that is famous for its local artisan market, and where the Maya K’iche’ culture and language is still vibrant. At 18, she migrated to Canada, where she was able to fully connect to her true self, including her sexual identity. Running has been part of a healing journey.