Running Parents Love Jogging Strollers
Are you that certain kind of runner who knows that running will be a part of your life forever? Whether you're a man or a woman, you just know that you won't give up your running because you go off to college, or get married, or have a baby. You'll do whatever it takes to keep running through the years. You're the kind of person who will someday end up with a jogging stroller.
Jogging Strollers - A Must For The Running Parent
New mothers are the reason jogging strollers were invented. Mothers who liked to run couldn't wait to get back into their running apparel and shoes after they gave birth. They knew running would help them get rid of any pregnancy weight gain and that an active life can help ward off post-partum depression. With a jogging stroller, these moms got their independence back, as they were able to leave their homes and jog even though they had new babies.
New fathers, too, enjoy running with their babies in a jogging stroller. And the babies love the experience most of all. Indeed, the entire family - mother, dad, the baby, and the dog - can all jog together with a jogging stroller, as the dog's leash wraps around the stroller handle.
Budget
When budgeting for any items that affect your baby's safety, always buy the very best you can afford. A jogging stroller is no different; you need a stroller that will give the baby a smooth ride and secure the baby safely inside. You certainly don't want a wheel to come off your jogging stroller in the middle of a run. If you shop around carefully, you can find a safe, secure stroller for $300 to $500.
If you're on a budget, don't overlook the secondary market for used jogging strollers. By looking at garage sales and classified ads, you can pick up a perfectly good, high-end used jogging stroller for less than half what a new stroller would cost.
Wheel Size
Wheel size is another consideration when purchasing a jogging stroller. Wheel sizes range from 12 inches to 20 inches. Larger wheels are better for serious, heavy running, especially on off-road terrain.
Wheels that are 16 inches in diameter are the most popular because they're the most versatile. They are great for general purpose jogging and walking with occasional off-road use.
Wheels that are 12 inches in diameter are great for everyday use. If you have to take the stroller anywhere with you, 12 inch wheels have a big advantage over bigger wheels because they are easier to pack in the car.
