Strollers for jogging parents
If you have an active family and want to take your kids with you on
your daily jogs, you need to pick the right strollers. Standard
strollers simply aren't up for the job since there are many bumps and
road features that might make your morning jog very uncomfortable for
your baby. Moreover, you wouldn't want your child crying and screaming
in frustration while you run. Factor in the considerations listed below
in your jogging stroller selections.
There are many different jogging strollers on the market from a wide range of manufacturers. When selecting strollers, focus on your particular needs and your baby's comfort. Each family's situation is different so you have to focus on your specific needs instead of going for the most 'popular' model. What might work for everyone else might not work for your situation.
Stroller wheel type
When selecting a jogging stroller, the type of wheel your stroller has is very important. There are many different types of wheels for jogging strollers-some use a solid construction, others use air-filled tires. Depending on the condition and quality of the streets you jog on, air-filled jogging strollers provide the most flexibility. You can't be assured that your current jogging route won't change. You also can't say the path you jog on will remain in the same quality. To hedge your bets against future changes that might impact the quality of the jogging paths you use, you should use air-filled tires since their air cushion can handle the widest variety of road bumps and contours.
Foldability
Depending on the size of your car, you might need to pick out a jogging stroller that is very easy to fold and put away. If you drive an SUV, foldability is less of a factor. However, if you drive a compact sedan or just need more space in your trunk, you should consider jogging strollers which are very compact and foldable. Keep in mind that just because a stroller is foldable, that fact alone doesn't mean the stroller is compact. Pay attention to how bulky and how convenient the shape of the folded stroller is.
Weight
When you are out jogging, your jogging stroller's weight can impact your jog. Pick out a stroller that is heavy enough to provide some resistance without weighing you down. While many jogging parents would instinctively pick out the lightest strollers, these might not be the best choice in most situations since ultra-lightweight strollers might not offer much resistance if you push forward too much while jogging. You might need an option that offers balance.
