amkelley wrote:
rojo wrote:
With the regular baby stroller, our dog could ride along as well.
I know nothing about kids or strollers but I do know something about dogs. What sort of dog do you have that can't run along with you pushing a stroller but needs a ride?
I think he has a pug, so short-snout dogs can't really run. But why not have mom watch the dog and/or kid?
Actually, I'm surprised it has taken this long for someone to ask why not just make the baby run?
You want the dog to ride too? If you are the alpha of the pack, the dog should be carrying the baby. Build a saddle or a wheeled doggie cart and put the baby in that.
My kids now are 36 and 38 so it has been a lot of years since I ran with them in strollers. When I did it no one had invented running strollers yet, or. if they had, they weren't marketing them where I lived. We bought high quality regular baby strollers and I went through one about every six months because the small wheels and collapsible frames were not designed for the stresses of running at 6-7 minute pace.
Go for a proper one. I have a BOB and it is excellent. Has big wheel, front is lockable and suspension, I would not want to run with our standard one for stability reasons already mentioned. Also ours doubles up as a hiking/beach and general filthy walking buggy as well, saves ruining the good one. It is very well made, like one of the posters above I work in engineering and it is a well thought out and develop ed product. I got ours second hand for around £150gbp, resale is pretty good so would get that back, although having now owned one I would not hesitate to buy a brand new one at full price, they are that good.
txRUNNERgirl wrote:
I think he has a pug, so short-snout dogs can't really run.
Haven't you heard genetics and body types don't matter?
I thought this was the ultimate troll with someone hacking the co-cofounder's account.
I see now that I was wrong.
According to this thread, the thought process of the co-founder appears to be, "I know nothing about these things other than what the most expensive item allegedly costs. I should ask people on the internet site I run what they think. Later, I can do basic research if time permits."
If it saves you time, payless shoes are really cheap but not as good as actual running shoes. Spend the money it takes to buy a true running shoe, but no need to buy the fanciest running shoe and you should be fine. If you need help, visit a specialty running shoe store and pay for their advice by purchasing shoes there.
There, can we stop with the annual running shoe survey on letsrun since it was just the co-founder's attempt to figure out what shoes to buy?
If your dog doesn't have legs it should be put down. It's inhumane to make it live like that.
put the dog in the seat and the baby will fit in the lower storage area.
problem solved.
or... don't be Paris Hilton and try to carry your fashionable lap dog everywhere -- leave it at home like a reasonable person.
Rojo, buy a used Bob and call it a day. You will NOT want to run with a regular stroller. Not only will you get looks like you off and stole the baby, but someone is bound to get hurt jogging with a regular stroller.
We’ve had our bob for 7 years through 3 kids. I think it was like $350/400 new. Still works perfectly. Worth every penny.
Mary
A regular stroller can jam against the sidewalk quite easily. A jogging one will ride over. Different wheel sizes and tires...
I've run with an old, regular stroller for about a year and a half. It's fine and actually seems to be less frustrating than some of the running strollers I've seen friends fart with. I could put my dog in the bottom compartment...but he's simply to turd-ish to stay in there very long.
I can answer this from experience. You CAN run a little bit with a regular stroller (for example, running across the street if a car starts coming at you quickly), but sustained or frequent running with a regular stroller is not good for either the stroller or the kid. This is why.
* The wheels are small and hard on a regular stroller, so it's a rough ride for both pushing and riding. Even at a slow running speed, hitting just a little crack the wrong way can bring you to a stop. Every little bump is a big jolt.
* Some regular strollers literally aren't designed to go above a walking pace and will start vibrating and wobbling, which essentially forces you to walk.
* Regular strollers aren't nearly as stable, as others have mentioned.
* Regular strollers are lighter duty and don't hold up to the higher mileage accrued while running, even if you're a pretty slow/casual runner. Parts wear out quickly, rust, develop wobbles, etc.
* Regular strollers usually don't have the same level of strapping/cushioning/positioning, so they are not as comfortable and safe for the kid when you go above a walking pace.
* Someone else mentioned the locking front wheel. I have the BOB and have only found it really necessary to lock the wheel on faster downhills, but yes, it's a great feature to have that I've only seen offered on running strollers. I also love that my BOB has a hand brake, which is a great safety feature to have on rougher terrain and hills.
Robert - I will echo other poster's recommendations for the BOB. I've used both a single and double BOB revolution, and have had great experiences with both. I've ran many miles with them including a few 5k races. These strollers are great for other uses besides running. They are great for vacations - they're durable and hold a bunch of stuff.
You can easily get a used one via Craigslist - people are selling their old baby stuff all the time. You'll likely be able re-sell it once you're out grown it.
rojo wrote:
but on the running stroller, the storage compartment is too low for the dog to go as well. With the regular baby stroller, our dog could ride along as well.
The baby's the priority. Not the dog.
Just put the dog on a leash. Or if it's too small and too slow, and or too hard to handle, then leave it at home.
Definitely recommend a Bob. We had a two-seater I used with our oldest and middle kid then middle and youngest and it was a sweet ride for them. Lockable front wheel, excellent suspension and easy steering. I could run at close to my normal pace with two kids and barely notice I was pushing them. Plus it's got a hand brake for emergencies.
C’mon Rojo wrote:
Rojo, buy a used Bob and call it a day. You will NOT want to run with a regular stroller. Not only will you get looks like you off and stole the baby, but someone is bound to get hurt jogging with a regular stroller.
We’ve had our bob for 7 years through 3 kids. I think it was like $350/400 new. Still works perfectly. Worth every penny.
Mary
Er... wrote:
Definitely recommend a Bob. We had a two-seater I used with our oldest and middle kid then middle and youngest and it was a sweet ride for them. Lockable front wheel, excellent suspension and easy steering. I could run at close to my normal pace with two kids and barely notice I was pushing them. Plus it's got a hand brake for emergencies.
C’mon Rojo wrote:
Rojo, buy a used Bob and call it a day. You will NOT want to run with a regular stroller. Not only will you get looks like you off and stole the baby, but someone is bound to get hurt jogging with a regular stroller.
We’ve had our bob for 7 years through 3 kids. I think it was like $350/400 new. Still works perfectly. Worth every penny.
Mary
BOBs are popular, but everyone I know with a BOB these days wishes they'd opted for the Thule Urban Glide - some have resold the BOB and converted. Lighter, more portable, and will last thousands of miles. I've logged plenty of miles in the 6-8 min mile range with the Thule - never a problem.
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=thule+urban+glide&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=229147080193&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3780871006517521229&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027514&hvtargid=kwd-298341957777&ref=pd_sl_5t5bzsdx19_e_p38Regular stroller + running = shaken baby syndrome ... or shaken dog syndrome.
I live out in the sticks >> washboard dirt roads. Driving down one of these in a small car (small tires - jarring/vibration) is brutal; however, riding down the same road with my truck (big tires) is no problem. Smaller wheels go into any holes, while larger wheels go over the holes and make for a smoother ride - easier to push. A running stroller would also likely have some suspension to absorb some of the vibration.
Good reviews, decent price on Amazon.
rojo wrote:
With the regular baby stroller, our dog could ride along as well.
So what are the drawbacks to using the regular stroller for running?
It looks like people have made the case for a proper running stroller pretty clear.
My question is why do you run with a dog in your stroller? :)