I have an old Graco jogging stroller, but it's not comfy enough to push it and jog at the same time. Doesn't there exist a jogging stroller that is designed to run with? That is, one that can be steered without pressing down and that has adjustable handle positions? Or is running with a baby really not a realistic idea, and any exercise I get is going to be marginal anyways?
2006-12-01 08:12:43 · 4 answers · asked by zilmag 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I just trained for the Route66 marathon, using a jogging stroller about 1/2 the time. The swivel wheel ones are not recommended for running - they're honestly glorified mall strollers. The small wheel provides very little shock absorption, and the baby is jostled the entire time. I have a babyjogger and a Jeep jogger by Kolcraft, and I love them both. You still have to push down to steer, but it wasn't as difficult as the graco (I tested both). Mine have adjustable handles and the hand-brake and strap. The Jeep one has an onboard speaker system you can play music through for the baby (worked great!!).
The longest I've taken him was 8 miles. After that, the bumping got to be a bit much. However, he did great during the first miles. He's 16 months old - we've been running and training with him for over a year. I would simply recommend sticking with a solid front wheel (not a swivel), and mapping out a course with fewer turns. That's what we eventually did. There are several online route finders (gmap-pedometer is a great one) that will help you find a route.
BTW - running with the stroller is much harder work - so even if you don't feel like you're running as hard - you're getting a great workout. I could tell a huge difference between running with the stroller and without.
2006-12-01 09:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by iieee_grrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have noticed that when I recline the seat in the stroller, it makes it alot easier to push down the handle to turn the stroller. But, I have a double jogging stroller so it might be alittle different. Just give it a try see if it works for you!
Hope this helps.
2006-12-01 16:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by Risedvn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally i don't find it realistic,
jogging any how
i would bikerid with the little tag along bubble
get up at 5 for the gym
or use a regular stroller with big wheels
something light weight.
good luck
meg
2006-12-01 16:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Some jogging strollers have swiveling wheels in the front so you don't have to tip it up and turn it. Here's one:
http://www.nextag.com/Schwinn-Safari-Swivel-Jogging-86194213/prices-html
2006-12-01 16:19:00 · answer #4 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋