Jogging Stroller Help?

jporqueler · May 2011

As an avid runner (3 miles, 5x a week) I am contemplating getting a jogging stroller. As a gift I received a "normal" stroller travel system, but am debating on exchanging it out for a jogging travel system, but am debating as a runner if I would actually like the feel of pushing a stroller while jogging.

I guess what I am asking is any input from those who use jogging strollers and run often. In general I have heard that jogging strollers tend to be better built than a "normal" stroller and was wondering if that was also more than enough reason to get one.

Any input would be appreciated! THANKS!

Crumcakefl · May 2011

Since you asked for any input, I know that with jogging strollers you'll need to be a little careful when you start with your infant. There is apparantly a risk for shaken baby syndrome (but I think that once you take precautions, that is greatly reduced).

I just read that on another board, but haven't researched it further yet to find out more.

I'm anticipating getting both a 'regular' stroller for the ease of matching with a carseat and a jogger.

tri-reader · May 2011

I've gone through many strollers and if I were to start from square one I would have done a jog stroller with baby seat attachment as my only stroller. I use my BOB and double BOB ALL of the time. I run with them, I use them at amusement parks/zoos and on neighborhood walks. I ran with my kids at an early age in the stroller with the baby seat attachment on flat smooth paved trails.

I would say, the downside to having the jog stroller as your only stroller would be the bulkiness of it. I don't find it an issue but it does take up space in the trunk, can be a bit heavier etc. But to get around that you could always buy an umbrella stroller which holds kids as early as 4 months old if you want something compact in the future.

bubbs147 · May 2011

LOVE my double BOB as well. It is huge though. It can't be pushed around the mall or anything. I could see getting a Snap N Go (or some other similar frame stroller) for strolling through the mall with the baby in the car seat, and then a small umbrella stroller once baby is out of the car seat. (If I had to do it over.) Definitely need a jog stroller though to run with LO.

Once you're going, the stroller really rolls itself. It just provides a whole lot of resistance when going up hills!

lhp1980 · May 2011

BOB Revolution is the best!

megann831 · May 2011

I use the Jeep limited overlander (much cheaper than the BOB and works great) for jogging only. It doesn't even fit in the trunk of my car! I keep it at home and use the Citi Mini for walking around town or going out

MaiteRam · May 2011

We have the BOB Revolution with the car seat attachment as our only stroller and we LOVE it! It folds down nicely- not much bigger than a travel system. We've been running with LO in the car seat on flat, paved trails. It takes some getting used to running with it, but just at first. We've only been running with it for a week now but today running with it felt "natural."

RanBer · May 2011

lhp1980:
BOB Revolution is the best!

This hands down. I run about 6-8 miles 2-3 times a week, and this stroller is the best!

mbedroya · May 2011

If you are an avid runner, you definitely need a jogging stroller! I have the Bumbleride Indie- it's wonderful! You can spend the money on a sweet jogging stroller and use it for everything, or end up having 2 strollers- one regular one and another for jogging. For us, the jogging stroller made the most sense.

As far as pushing the stroller goes, it takes a little getting used to, but it's not bad at all. It's such a smooth ride and the stroller is really easy to maneuver one handed. You should test them out at the store and see how you like it.

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