Jan 2009
7:31pm, 14 Jan 2009
315 posts
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I'm thinking about the running buggy but it would be a huge source of guilt if I then didn't get out with it much- the "used twice" comment is telling! Thanks
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Jan 2009
7:47pm, 14 Jan 2009
5,055 posts
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Applecross
Geckogirl, what type of pram/buggy have you got/plan to get? I take O out in a 'normal' (non-running-specific) one for jaunts of up to 5 miles and she is fine, sleeps most of it. It has pretty good suspension but solid rather than pneumatic wheels, so I do take it quite easy so she doesn't get overly bumped about.
TBH, pricewise I don't think there's much difference between what we paid for ours and the price of a running buggy, and I think some running buggies are suitable from birth (though I don't think you're advised to actually run with them till the have a bit of head control -those with joggers may know better though), so if you've still to buy, you could always get one that you can use as a day-to-day pushchair from birth as well as for exercise, then you'd know it wouldn't be wasted. Don't read too much into the 'used twice' - I think this is the same for a lot of pushchairs, some people just swap them like they would cars!
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Jan 2009
8:13pm, 14 Jan 2009
563 posts
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Hehehe. I had no choice but to get on with it, it's either the pram, or cut my training by at least half.
We didn't use the pram until baby-bear was seven months. I don't think I'd have taken him out younger, he looked so tiny in the seat as it was. course, he's a hulking great 14 month old now, so no probs. He so clearly prefers it to our notmal, shopping pram. I'd use it for everday stuff but its too wide to get into shops and lacks manouverability. Also it doesn't collapse to go in the car and i can't get it on buses.
i think you just find what's best for you.
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Jan 2009
8:32pm, 14 Jan 2009
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Hello all,
I'm new to all of this. My little boy is 5 months old and I've only just started going out for the odd run which has been hard, especially finding the motivation in the cold. Reading your comments is really encouraging though so thank you. I didn't run pre-pregnancy but have decided to use it as a bit of me time as well as to lose all those extra pounds (through too much cake as well) and to tone up the wobbly bits.
Does anyone do 'buggyfit' in their local area? Wanted to find out how worthwhile it really is!!
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Jan 2009
9:13pm, 14 Jan 2009
316 posts
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Thanks guys we've got a comfy M+P one that the car seat slots into as well, which is the usual buggy. It's got solid wheels though. I have a friend with a bashed up 3 wheeler which I might be able to acquire and get new inner tubes for! See you later this year for an update!...
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Jan 2009
9:16pm, 14 Jan 2009
302 posts
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Zeb
thanks all. Been out again tonight, and actually managed to run the whole route rather than run-walking. I actually looked back at my training from when I first started running (my son was just over a year at that point), and in terms of what I'm actually running its much, much better. I guess I just have to be realistic that I haven't run properly for the best part of a year (let alone the growing the whole other person as well). Also does breastfeeding make a difference to how you feel? I'd stopped before starting running before.
Re the buggy thing - I do actually have a running buggy that I used with Andrew to start with - I could dig it out the garage - I'm trying to walk 3 miles or so with Zoe every day I don't have the boys, so could build that up to running as well at some stage in the future.
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Jan 2009
9:56pm, 14 Jan 2009
400 posts
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clare1976
Well Done Zeb, sounds like a good run and useful to have the old training to look back on. I am trying to blog occassionally / log my training in detail for the very same reason, so I can look back when I want to see how I'm doing. Re breastfeeding, I am still feeding myself though mixed with bottles. I can't compare to not, so I am not sure if it affects how you feel. I was however warned about running / other exercise affecting milk supply so I try to rehydrate well after exercise in the hope that I am not doing any 'damage' to the milk!
Re the 'proper' buggy debate, I wasn't sure before having the baby if I would want to run with him or not (or if I'd prefer to have the running as 'me' time away from baby), but I soon decided after he was born that I did want to combine the 2 and it would be the best way to fit in training - not to mention good core strengthening! I ran a few times with my non-running pram (part of the travel system) and it was ok - it has pneumatic tyres - but it is not designed for running and I didn't feel it is robust enough or has good enough suspension, I also got 2 punctures! I was thinking I would have to wait to run with the proper buggy until he was older, but I found that the seat can fully recline so he is lying down as if in a pram, so it's fine and also has a harness to keep him safe.
There are some good bargains on ebay if you don't want to fork out full price for a buggy - the person I bought mine from clearly wasn't a runner and hence had only used it twice before giving up!
Welcome Smallchild and good luck with your training! I looked into buggyfit as it sounds great, but unfortunately there is not one locally enough for me. I am sure you cold give it a try without having to commit to paying for a bulk load of sessions.
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Jan 2009
10:03pm, 14 Jan 2009
574 posts
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Hello Smallchild!!!!
I started running from scratch when my daughter was a year old. Almost 5 years ago now, though I didn't run at all while preggers with my son.
never heard of "buggyfit"
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Jan 2009
10:07pm, 14 Jan 2009
5,056 posts
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Applecross
Hi SmallChild - welcome, and good luck with the running No idea about buggyfit, as our council only seems to run it over the summer as they don't like going out in the rain, lol! Always worth a try though, you might even meet a few like-minded running partners!
Zeb - well done on the running! I'm finding it so much harder fitting in training with two, so you are doing great Re the breastfeeding - one of the midwives (who also does the post-preggy keep fit class) reckons you'll feel like a whole new person once you stop, loads more energy and stuff. Not quite convinced I noticed any extra energy last time round (started running when no. 1 was about 7 months and kept feeding for another 6), but I definitely lost a lot of weight (about a stone, I reckon), which made running a lot easier, and I certainly had fewer joint-niggles.
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Jan 2009
10:11pm, 14 Jan 2009
575 posts
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these the same midwives that say you'll have a lovely burst of energy in the 2nd trimester - ha! 'tis a foul lie.
I'll be winding down the breastfeeding in the next few months.
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