trail running with a jogging stroller?

ashnoelle

Maybe this is a stupid question...

I have started running and most of the time I run on kind of rough gravel trails. Is it okay to actually use a jogging stoller on these types of trails? I'm thinking about getting a jogging stoller, but I don't want to be confined to pavement.

PinkPeony6210

I could be wrong, but I think you will want to look for a stroller that is "all terrain".

robinsokj

I just got a BOB and it's an all terrain jogger

PinkPeony6210

robinsokj:

I just got a BOB and it's an all terrain jogger

We just bought a BOB too, but it has been pretty cold and rainy here, so I've yet to try it out!

ashnoelle

ErinKD:

I could be wrong, but I think you will want to look for a stroller that is "all terrain".

That's what I thought. But I guess I'm wondering if they are really all terrain, or if that's just a kind of gimmick. Like it's all terrain as long as you aren't actually on a trail.

LCB34

I have a Bob revolution and the first run I did with it was a trail run.  The stroller worked great but I was uncomfortable with how much Kate bobbled around.  Granted she is on the smaller side and was 6ish months at the time.

I think it would be fine with an older child that had better neck/ head control.  But, for now, we are sticking to pavement only runs.

JhawkCE

Mountain Buggy makes really good off road running strollers that are easy to use everywhere.

ashnoelle

JhawkCE:

Mountain Buggy makes really good off road running strollers that are easy to use everywhere.

omg sticker shock!

JhawkCE

ashnoelle:

JhawkCE:

Mountain Buggy makes really good off road running strollers that are easy to use everywhere.

omg sticker shock!

Ummm, yeah.  Did I forget to mention that?  Sorry.

Haven1

I have a BOB Sport Utility Duallie, and it's perfect for trails like that.  You want to look for one with bigger tires.  Like a mountain bike vs. road bike.  BOB makes a ton of great strollers, but some have skinny tires built for speed.  The sport utility is a bit bulky, but you'll feel more comfortable on rough surfaces.

ashnoelle

LCB34:

I have a Bob revolution and the first run I did with it was a trail run.  The stroller worked great but I was uncomfortable with how much Kate bobbled around.  Granted she is on the smaller side and was 6ish months at the time.

I think it would be fine with an older child that had better neck/ head control.  But, for now, we are sticking to pavement only runs.

this is what I'm afraid of, even though So would be a year old by the time I buy one and use it. I just don't want to waste the money if I end up not using it.

I also like that right now running is me time.

robinsokj

ashnoelle:

LCB34:

I have a Bob revolution and the first run I did with it was a trail run.  The stroller worked great but I was uncomfortable with how much Kate bobbled around.  Granted she is on the smaller side and was 6ish months at the time.

I think it would be fine with an older child that had better neck/ head control.  But, for now, we are sticking to pavement only runs.

this is what I'm afraid of, even though So would be a year old by the time I buy one and use it. I just don't want to waste the money if I end up not using it.

I also like that right now running is me time.

 

The revolution has 2 versions.  One has 12 in back tires and one has 16 in back tires.  I got the 16in tires b/c of bumpy trails.

ashnoelle

Haven1:

I have a BOB Sport Utility Duallie, and it's perfect for trails like that.  You want to look for one with bigger tires.  Like a mountain bike vs. road bike.  BOB makes a ton of great strollers, but some have skinny tires built for speed.  The sport utility is a bit bulky, but you'll feel more comfortable on rough surfaces.

ahh, that makes perfect sense. Thanks!

MWoodside

LCB34:

I have a Bob revolution and the first run I did with it was a trail run.  The stroller worked great but I was uncomfortable with how much Kate bobbled around.  Granted she is on the smaller side and was 6ish months at the time.

I think it would be fine with an older child that had better neck/ head control.  But, for now, we are sticking to pavement only runs.

The manual specifies to wait until 8 mo to use it for running for the head/neck control reason.  I run with DD in our BOB all the time & I adore it.  So easy to manuever.  We've done mostly sidewalks, but some rougher terrain & it works great.