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Apr 2009
9:26pm, 10 Apr 2009
740 posts
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libby
My Baby Jogger is much smoother to push and has much better suspension than my normal pushchair, and the wheels are much bigger than I've seen on any other pushchair. The front wheel is also fixed. It would be very impractical as an everyday buggy, which presumably represents the necessary changes to make it suitable for running. It was about £300, but I don't know if you could get one second-hand (or sell it when you were done with it). I've found it a great investment, running is the only formal exercise I do and I never would have gotten out there otherwise.
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Apr 2009
5:38pm, 11 Apr 2009
310 posts
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Zeb
How's everyone doing? I'm off for a little 4-5 miler tonight, and hoping to start getting out more regularly. I've entered another 10k at the beginning of June, and really want to beat my PB if training goes well.
Not sure if anyone is interested but I've got an InStep Nipper 10k (old version of the Out N About Nipper Sport) that I'm going to stick on ebay - I have run with it, and walked in the Lakes with it, but its always been an "extra" pushchair, rather than my main one, so it's in great condition. It cost about £200 new, and if it goes on ebay I'll stick a reserve of £100 on it, so I'm looking for offers around that. It would need collecting from near Lincoln. Fmail me if anyone interested.
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Apr 2009
9:04pm, 18 Apr 2009
235 posts
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30 minutes on the exercise bike this morning. I downloaded a "spin class" audio MP3 which is great. It was 43 mins long, but baby started fussing at 30 min.
Tried some abs exercises but too soon after C section I think, and really sore now. Oops.
Will be trying running next week, so watch this space! Still debating about whether a jogging buggy (after 6 months) is in my future or not.
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Apr 2009
8:57am, 19 Apr 2009
132 posts
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Lills
I'm debating a jogging buggy for the future too.
The only trouble is that there are few places around where I live that would be suitable for jogging with a pushchair. The pavements are awful - very uneven, lots of slopes with driveways, paving slabs that stick up, several roads to cross and big kerbs. It would end up being a very disjointed run I think! I would have to try to find some new routes that have cycle paths maybe.
Also, I go back to work part time when India is 7 months old (in October), and I wonder if I will actually bother go for a run with a pram on my days off, or whether I will end up just getting my hubby to look after her and run by myself early morning or when she is in bed. Decisions.
Hope your run goes well LF. I went for my first run 6 weeks post birth, but the pelvic floor wasn't recovered so I haven't been out since. I think I will try another run tonight (9 weeks) and see if things have improved. Be careful doing your abs!
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Apr 2009
6:08pm, 19 Apr 2009
598 posts
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katypie
I'm in the same boat re babyjogger, is it worth getting in the autumn and when I am going to work, i am not so sure. weather here pretty inclement come October.
Did nearly 6 miles today. It's v hot  Old injury niggly so I know what I need to be doing. Ice and glute strengthening. Might not make the 10K I was planning on doing but I am keeping my eye on the bigger goal.
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Apr 2009
10:01pm, 19 Apr 2009
552 posts
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clare1976
Well done girls, keep it going Do take care of those old injuries and scars ((( ))) and good luck with your planned runs / spin sessions (!!) and races.
I love running with the buggy but am lucky that we have a lot of places I can go - paths, canal, parks & gardens. I wasn't sure pre-baby if I would use one, so our main 'travel system' isn't running-friendly, but quickly decided post-baby that it is for me, so bought one off ebay nearly new. Fully understand the 'me time' arguement though - may be more beneficial for you to run when you have time to yourself. TBH I value that equally 1-2 runs per week.
Battered another PB today, 5k in 21:50 Yay! Found the final km very tough though ran my @rse off - kept thinking about my last few hours of labour and how tough that was - got me to the finish line anyway!!
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Apr 2009
10:13pm, 19 Apr 2009
16,915 posts
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Toks
well done to all you new mums
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Apr 2009
2:42pm, 20 Apr 2009
134 posts
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Lills
Went to Buggyfit in local park today. Decided on my way home to check out the pavements for suitability for a jogging buggy and some of them weren't too bad. So, despite me thinking that it would be too bouncy and my LO would be wobbling all over the place, I jogged with my pram the best paths, and walked the others for 2.5 miles. She didn't bounce around hardly at all. It was hard on the arms though! Now I find myself looking on ebay for a baby jogger:) The only thing is, they say they are suitable from 6 months. Not sure I can wait that long.
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Apr 2009
9:11pm, 20 Apr 2009
600 posts
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katypie
Wow Clare good work girl
yay for Lils.
Been a good girl and done all my exercises today. Lots of bridging and such like. Going to be good.
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Apr 2009
9:21am, 21 Apr 2009
135 posts
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Lills
I can see the benefits of getting a proper jogging buggy though, they have a front brake which I guess helps if you are flying down a hill, and they are built with more stability and and easier to steer.
Clare you are doing brilliant! Would you recommend your jane powertrack 360? Is it designed for runners? There are loads on ebay
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