Karin Hand is a familiar sight at ultra and shorter distance races in the Kentuckiana area. With her tall stature, shining smile, and signature “power pony,” a braided pony tail with a Ponya Band, she visually stands out. Once you start talking to Karin, the other reason she stands out is apparent: her support and encouragement of all to set big goals and smash them, something she is familiar with herself as she just completed her first 100 mile race.
Have you been gifted a new Ponya Band? Or are you wondering if you’ve been wearing them for maximum effectiveness? Either way, we have you covered! We want to make sure you get the most out of your bands.
Whether you are new to wearing Ponya Bands or an old pro, you can always pick up some new tips. This post will cover three tips for wearing your Ponya Bands.
Meet Bekah Olson, one of our new Ponya Bands Ambassadors! Now living in her home state of Washington once again, Bekah was a Louisville resident for 5 years and a familiar face in the local running scene. She has helped pace many to personal bests over her time in Louisville through both Fleet Feet and Moms Run/She Runs This Town and always with the biggest smile.
Gift giving can be stressful, and deciding what to pick can often be the worst part. Will they like it? Will they use it? Does it suit them? Let us take some of the guesswork out of gift giving for you. After all, with how easy they are to order online and the careful attention to customer satisfaction, Ponya Bands can help make your holiday shopping experience quicker and more enjoyable.
This post will go over three considerations to help you decide which Ponya Band(s) to give as a gift.
You know we love our Ponya BAMs. The ultimate in multi-function, this tube shaped band of bamboo jersey is silky soft and serves some purposes you might not think of. We’ve already shared some Ponya Tips for using them in more traditional ways, including wearing one as a wrist band, over your hair for protection and warmth, and as a face covering. But it doesn’t stop there!
This blog will cover three ways to use your BAM that don’t involve wearing one on your head or over your hair. As trail use is rising and more people are opting for outdoor adventures, these tips may come in handy on your next outing.
Want to run a race with your dog or maybe in a costume or even both? Or run a race along the Ohio River? Maybe you’re looking for a fun winter race series to keep you motived? River City Races has one for you. Combining a unique and fun race day experience, the best race swag in town, and raising money for worthy local charities, they are what the best of a running community is all about.
