Patrick Ni

About Me

Retired IT engineer, outdoor trail leader, and performance runner. I lead with clarity, confidence, and community - on trails, roads, and in life.

Biography

English

  • Born: 1969, Shanghai, China
  • Moved to Canada: 2000
  • Profile: 6'2", slim, fast, confident, outdoors-focused

Outdoor Leadership

Running

  • Team Captain - iRun Club United Team (multi-city runners)
  • Trains with LaPower, iRun, and PoCo Run Club
  • Discovered hip-driven “登山步 / 猫步” running technique (2025)
  • Trained under Coach Chi (小七教练), Vancouver Runaholics Training Camp
  • 10 km personal best: 43:40

2026 Goals

  • Break 10 km in under 40 minutes
  • Teach the 24-Hour Belly-In Method
  • Secure sponsorships (Arc’teryx, MEC)
  • Develop public singing and vocal skills
  • Learn and practice freestyle swimming
  • Lead snowshoe hiking events

中文

  • 出生:1969年, 中国上海
  • 移民加拿大:2000 年
  • 体能特点:身高6英尺2英寸, 身材修长, 速度快, 自信, 热爱户外

户外领导

跑步经历

  • iRun Club联合队队长(多城市跑者)
  • 与LaPower, iRun, PoCo Run Club训练
  • 2025年发现登山步/猫步(髋部驱动)
  • Vancouver Runaholics训练营, 小七教练指导
  • 10公里成绩: 43分40秒

2026年目标

  • 突破10公里40 分钟
  • 教授24小时收腹法
  • 获得Arc’teryx, MEC等品牌赞助
  • 提升声线, 能够公开演唱
  • 学习并练习自由泳
  • 带领雪鞋徒步活动
June 29, 2025 - During a hike to Mount Unnecessary, I learned the hip-driven hiking and running technique