09/01/2026
Many of you have purchased one of these custom singlets from BOUND Running | Performance Run Apparel since we opened in early July.
Jess and I have known the founder and her family for a number of years now, and it has been exciting to watch the brand grow. What began in Knoxville just a couple of years ago, has grown into something much bigger than being available in East Tennessee (GBO 🍊)! We wouldn’t expect anything less from a company that lives by the motto ‘Go Together, Go Beyond’.
One of our biggest goals as a store has been to partner with brands that share similar missions through the activation of all sorts of movers.
We are excited to welcome them to the store next Friday, September 11th for a meet and greet. They will be here to chat with our local market, share what’s on the horizon for Bound in 2027, and meet our local runners running community - Hamilton Run Club
Both Andy and Katie have impressive resumes as runners, business owners, and coaches. More importantly, they are just some great humans!
Andy’s resume might include the letters DPT (doctorate of physical therapy), but Katie holds the OTQ (Olympic trials qualifier) 🔥
🗓️ Friday, September 11th
⏰ 3pm-6pm (possibly earlier)
📍 Main Street Running Co.
A bit more about these folks:
Katie Baksa is the founder of BOUND Running Co., a performance running apparel brand built around the belief that running is better when we go together. A lifelong runner and Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, Katie brings her experience as an athlete and entrepreneur to the brand, alongside her husband Andy, a physical therapist Studio PT with Andy Baksa, DPT running coach, and former University of Tennessee track and field/XC all-SEC athlete. Together, they share a passion for helping people run and find connection through the sport. Katie and Andy live in Knoxville, TN with their two daughters.
