In seven years of parenting, I am loathe to admit that although I've used the heck out of my assorted jogging strollers, I've only actually used them to jog once or twice. This is due to a host of excuses reasons (I'm tall so the stroller interferes with my stride, I cheaped out and went with BabyTrend joggers which are great for walking but not so great for running, the stroller always veers slightly to the left - probably because I cheaped out, and most importantly - I could barely ever propel my running self forward more less two additional smaller selves).
Having hit my "life" stride in recent months, I've also gotten back into my workout groove and have a nice running routine in place. Not coincidentally, the biggest two of my Bunch are onto scooter phase (less babies=more personal time, are you serious - who knew?!?!). Now that I'm downsized back into the single jogger AND in better shape, I decided to strap the Caboose into the jogger this morning and venture out to my favorite running spot. He proceeded to cling to the sides of the stroller in fear howling, "It's rolling too fast! It's rolling too fast!" It was amateur hour on the running trail this morning, let me tell you.
This morning's exercise left me wondering - if I'd known then what I know now when I bought my very first BabyTrend jogger (because it was the most affordable one available), would I have invested a little more in a higher quality stroller to assist with ease of workouts? I see lots and lots of moms on the trail with double joggers (mostly of the BOB variety, although I know Linda adored her Mountain Buggy), so I know that there are some of you out there that can both stick to a workout routine with two babies AND integrate them into said routine. My hat is off to you in a MAJOR way.
Y'all know one of our favorite topics here at Baby Bunching is strollers, so do tell - what's your favorite jogging/workout stroller and why? And is it worth the splurge to get a stroller that works WITH you instead of against you in your workout?
I haven't jogged yet with our double BOB but I do take long walks that include several steep hills. My kiddos weigh at least 50 lbs between the two of them and the stroller pushes smoothly without too much effort...which keeps me more motivated to walk further.
Posted by: Amanda | Apr 28, 2011 at 12:45 PM
I highly recommend the Double Bob to all of my friends with 2 or more. We have 3 kids 1 1/2 years apart each and while I am sure it is not an intended use for this, we stick our oldest (4 yrs old) on the "nose cone" of the double bob when his legs get tired and his younger sibs are in the seats, thereby turning it into an "as needed" triple stroller. This is especially helpful if I'm in a big hurry. I wouldn't run with him on the end though. The Double Bob also rocks as a jogging stroller - especially if you have the one with the front wheel that turns. That is crucial to it being easy to run with. And easy it is - I think it is easier to run WITH the double bob than without. It just glides along and almost pulls you along with it. Almost like drafting! The only downside of the Double Bob is loading in and out of the trunk. It's like deadlifting a coffee table. Other than that it is worth every dollar we spent on it!
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