OUR STORY

We love the mountains, we breath the backcountry and we're obsessed with running.

Kinisi Running was born out of a need for more! More specialist support for all things running, more community and more fun. This project was always a bit of a dream until it became a reality in 2023.

Our love of the outdoors has brought us both (Ian & Jane) to Wanaka. Skiing in winter, climbing, running, biking, hiking and camping in summer, the list of things to do was always long when it came to adventures.
Ian, being confined as many of us to a short two day weekend, fell in love with trail running as he squeezed in popular hikes such as the Routeburn Track and the Gillespie Circuit, which are usually hiked in three or more days, into his weekends. He discovered that putting on running shoes and a light running vest instead of hiking boots and a backpack full of overnight provisions let him move quicker over the terrain. He has since competed in some of the best trail races the South Island has to offer and is full of great suggestions if you ever want to chat gear or get any tips on races he's loved.

Ian's enthusiasm is hard to beat and while I've always been more of an explorer he's certainly convinced me that a pair of running shoes are a lot more useful on trails than hiking boots. Now a team of three, life is a lot slower out on the trails but we haven't slowed down adventuring, in fact we have been enjoying seeing everything through a child's pair of wondering eyes really taking it all in.

Come and join us for a cuppa and say hi at our location in Three Parks, Wanaka where you'll always be greeted with a friendly smile, potentially a handful of questions from Tilly and some helpful advise from Ian. While you'll be hearing from me a lot via our socials and newsletters you might not see me around as much. We're a great team, working to our strengths...

Much love from Ian, Jane and Tilly x