Jogging Stroller

[cbrandt1]

I did a search and couldn't find anything, I know it was discussed at the other place, but I'm never going back. 

So I've never been a runner, but I know that once the baby comes, I'm going to want my body back to normal as quickly as possible. I refuse to go to the gym because I think it's a waste of money when you can exercise for free at home. I'm typically a bike rider when I do choose to exercise, but I think the baby will need to be a little bit older for the pull behinds. 

We we plan on getting a Erg (rowing machine) for the garage, but I think running will be a great option too. 

So my question is, what is your favorite jogging stroller? And what other exercise do you plan on doing after your LO is born?

[allisong87]

We've heard great things about the Graco Fastaction Click Connect Jogger so we're going to get that along with the travel system.

I just can't wait to go spinning again!

[miraclebbye]

I have a treadmill and DH has a work out bench with free weights he uses every day. I plan to get bk on that treadmill for the summer (no way in hell I'm walking outside when it's 120 degrees!) If I find myself running again at some point it will be with my 12yr old and the baby will stay home.

I have heard great reviews for all BOB strollers.

[purpleroses]

We love our Bob jogging stroller, although I must admit we don't use it a lot for actual jogging. The sidewalks in our neighborhood are crappy, so mostly it has been nice to have a stroller for walks with tires that can be patched and replaced!

You probably know this, but the baby has to be a minimum age before you can jog with him in a stroller. I think when we bought our Bob they told us six months, but I never looked into it further since I also never had the problem of wanting to go running after he was born.

[cbrandt1]

Jan 27, 2015 18:49:41 GMT -5 purpleroses said:

We love our Bob jogging stroller, although I must admit we don't use it a lot for actual jogging. The sidewalks in our neighborhood are crappy, so mostly it has been nice to have a stroller for walks with tires that can be patched and replaced!

You probably know this, but the baby has to be a minimum age before you can jog with him in a stroller. I think when we bought our Bob they told us six months, but I never looked into it further since I also never had the problem of wanting to go running after he was born.

Nope, didn't know that! I thought 3 months would work, but apparently I need to research that as well...

[pinkiemo]

I have a Valco Tri-Mode which I used with my first two and I LOVE it. I just got a Bumbleride Indie Twin off of craigslist and now I have to give up the Valco. No need for that many strollers (or so DH tells me).

The baby does need to be 6 months to sit up in a stroller. You can find a lot of strollers (like Valco and Bumbleride) which recline almost flat and can be used earlier, but I would only use it for walking when they're young. I walked with the baby in an Ergo for the first few months before getting fully back into it. This worked pretty well because I needed to build back up and the extra weight of carrying the baby helped.

[kj808]

I love my BOB revolution. I bought an infant seat adapter to use once baby is here.

I'm going to take baby walking as soon as I can and then i'll go back to Zumba and back to my boxing and strength training class. I'm also going to start jogging as soon as possible.

[operageek]

Another vote for the BOB. I trained for a 10k with it, and it was great. Dd loved going for runs with me.

[cbrandt1]

So a friend of mine has the Graco one and said she used the infant carrier rear facing and jogged when her baby was 2mos. Have any of you used the carriers earlier?

[lexisophie55]

I have a jeep jogging stroller. And now I can't find it on amazon. The wheel swivel and locks.

I have no complaints about the stroller. I actually really like it. It is smooth, easy to push, and works for jogging too. As a PP mentioned, jogging before head control is a no no. I walked with him when he was in the carseat, but never ran for more than a few yards.

I am tempted to get a double Bob....but I can't justify the money unless I'm training for a race...and I'm not, never will be.

[smilz4782]

BOB if the money is no object, have great reviews.
I have a jeep and I researched TONS before getting it. Mine was $200. Baby needs good head control for real jogging, but you can walk with baby in it before you run in it.
Things to look for in a jogging stroller:
LOCKED front wheel. You do not want that shit coming unlocked when you hit a bump or rock while you are at full speed.
Mine has a music dock (can't wear headphones you won't hear the baby)
Comes with or fits a weather shield
Mine has easily removable wheels for carting to and fro in your trunk
Sunshade (mine has a spot you can roll back and look inside and is also adjustable)
Easily foldable
Cargo space
Wrist strap (must be on your wrist you don't want a runaway baby and stroller!!)
Hand brake
Back wheel brake
Wheels you can re inflate yourself
If you don't want to spend the $4-500 on a BOB check out Jeep for sure.
Loooooove my Jeep

[veenie]

Have you considered a bike trainer too? I put on a show from Amazon Prime and go! It's great!

As far as a jogger, we have a Baby Trend Expedition. I trained for my last half marathon with it, but I don't think I started running with it until DD was over a year old. She would be pretty happy for about 5 miles by that age.

[cbrandt1]

Jan 27, 2015 19:49:47 GMT -5 smilz4782 said:

BOB if the money is no object, have great reviews.
I have a jeep and I researched TONS before getting it. Mine was $200. Baby needs good head control for real jogging, but you can walk with baby in it before you run in it.
Things to look for in a jogging stroller:
LOCKED front wheel. You do not want that shit coming unlocked when you hit a bump or rock while you are at full speed.
Mine has a music dock (can't wear headphones you won't hear the baby)
Comes with or fits a weather shield
Mine has easily removable wheels for carting to and fro in your trunk
Sunshade (mine has a spot you can roll back and look inside and is also adjustable)
Easily foldable
Cargo space
Wrist strap (must be on your wrist you don't want a runaway baby and stroller!!)
Hand brake
Back wheel brake
Wheels you can re inflate yourself
If you don't want to spend the $4-500 on a BOB check out Jeep for sure.
Loooooove my Jeep

Jeep is actually the ones I'm  looking at now. But I can't decide between the adventure or the overland. The adventure has the ability to attach an infant carrier where the overland doesn't. The adventure has been discontinued though so there are only a few left on Amazon. Those are the only 2 I can find. Do you know which one you have? (One is black and one is orange if you can't remember). 

[cbrandt1]

@lalalady54 I understand that they can't be jogged with until a certain age, but I still would like one that will hold an infant carrier since the stroller I have won't maneuver well on the dirt/rock trails nearby. I don't plan on jogging with baby until my pediatrician gives me the ok!

edit to add that I get where you might've been confused when I mentioned my friend jogging earlier with a carrier. 

[smilz4782]

cbrandt1 I'm sure it's an overland, you can't attach an infant seat.
I started with DD in it at 5 months old.

[cbrandt1]

Thanks, that's the one Im going to go with!

[mpiemont]

LOVE my BOB Revolution. It's like pushing air.

As far as other post-baby workouts, there are a lot of workout videos on You Tube.