Joggng Strollers

You're not going to be pushing it?

Da Bob.

If you plan on using it for longer runs or putting a lot of miles on it the Bob is the way to go.   

We've had the inStep 5k model for going on 8 years and 2 kids.  First used with my son and then my daughter.  My daughter is still small enough at 5.5 years old that it still gets used.

We bought a Chariot Cougar stroller.  Again, pricey but excellent quality.  What's great about this one is it adapts for multi sports - With the one stroller you can have the running attachment, the bike attachment, and they also sell an attachment for you to pull it along behind you when cross country skiing so you can personalize it according to your activities.

I love this stroller and so does my baby.  I got it when she was 2 months old, too young to be strapped into the seat but they have an infant sling that you can put in there until baby can hold their own head up and can use the seat.  Its very lightweight to push while running, is completely enclosed for wet weather/snow, has a UV sun shield.  It has adjustable shocks that you adjust as baby gets heavier.  I run on trails, gravel and roads and no matter where I run baby gets a smooth ride and most times is asleep when I get home.

  We tried to find a used one before buying used but you can't find them, as soon as they go up for sale someone snaps them up, plus they hold their resale value very well.  Can only be bought through speciality bike stores or through their website.  A great piece of kit.....

As for pushing the stroller running, you get used to it.  As a bonus it does add a bit of resistance so on days you aren't pushing it running feels easy! lol

IMO throw any ideas about "mechanics" etc. out the window.  I find it a bit more difficult to run with a jogger, but it's a trade off.  At least you're running and it is a nice way to spend time with the little ones.  My daughter loves to go with me and look at any critters she sees running around, people walking their dogs etc.  We stop by the local lake and she plays a bit, then hops back in and run some more. 

I used a Baby Trends stroller. I has ample storage and nice roof. Downside is it corners like a Jeep. I put almost 1000 miles on it in 2.5 years. It was fine. less than 20% the cost of BOB.

I then switched to a Kool Stride by Kool Stop not because the Baby Trend was shot but because I had another kid and needed a double. I got the new one free from my sister. It is really light and has very little rolling resistance. Down side - close to no storage. Pulls a little to the left with no further adjustment possible. - I hav put another 8 or 900 on this. My sister put 500 or more on it. She got it from a marathoner who bought it new - so this thing has about 2500 miles on it. It needs new tires.

Anything you can get second hand is great.

Edited by bruehoyt 2009-08-05 11:11 AM