https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 00:08:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1528064 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:42:16 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1528064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm having some neck/shoulder issues so I don't feel like I can use it anymore which is frustrating. When I do, I usually only swing one arm. I have the bob marathon which is super light (and a light kid) so the only big issues are hills and arm movement/posture. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1528024 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:25:41 +0000 2PeasinaPod 1528024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is so hard! I've been running w/ LO for the last 10 months and he's only getting heavier! The one arm swing is a must though, and I also find going downhill is a struggle in making sure the stroller doesn't get away from me...and then that makes me go faster than I'd like. But holy cow, going up hills is torture! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1528006 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:15:58 +0000 Silva 1528006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only ever push with one arm- I read it helps you maintain better form...I walk up really steep hills though! I got used to it, the worst part for me is how much space I take up! There are tons of puddles here now, and the sidewalks are tiny, I feel like I'm always knocking other pedestrians out if the way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527508 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:21:44 +0000 winniebee 1527508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's hard!!! One arm swaying helps. Or your husband pushing it is even better :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527475 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:16:09 +0000 HLK208 1527475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is! I trained for my half by running with the BOB and my half felt easy in comparison! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527468 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:14:27 +0000 Ginger333 1527468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES! It really is!! But it makes running without one so much easier later ...</p> <p>I did my first 5K with a 4 year old in a cheapie jogging stroller (Run for the Cure ... and we were running for my grandma) She was great for encouragement LOL "Run Faster Mommy!!!!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527334 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:41:50 +0000 Mrs. Taco 1527334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Yes! The one arm swing is necessary.</p> <p>I also will push the stroller forward and run after it, like not keep a hand on it (still have the tether strap around my wrist)...I do this because I find that when I get really tired, I hold on to the stroller with a death grip, like it's going to save me or something, hahaha!</p> <p>GL on your half :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527327 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:38:35 +0000 Pepper 1527327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: Very true!</p> <p>@JessKas: That's such a good idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527319 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:35:53 +0000 Pepper 1527319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I did for a little, but it's really hilly here, so I felt like I needed both hands on the stroller to get him up the hills. Maybe I'll try swinging an arm on the way up next time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527317 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:35:41 +0000 JessKas 1527317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend suggested this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000M9KMXY?pc_redir=1395648540&#038;robot_redir=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000M9KMXY?pc_redir=1395648540&#038;robot_redir=1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527311 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:33:44 +0000 deactivated_account 1527311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessKas: bahahahah! </p> <p>I've never had a reason yet to run with a stroller, but when i do run, I need to swing my arms erratically. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527310 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:33:30 +0000 Freckles 1527310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It will only make you stronger. Think of it as running and strength training! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527303 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:32:29 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1527303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you able to at least run with one arm swaying? I find that at least helps and I can then alternate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527299 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:31:42 +0000 Pepper 1527299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: That's what kills me... I need to move my arms!</p> <p>@Corduroy: Ha! Next time I see anyone running with a double stroller I'm going to applaud. Flat tire or not!</p> <p>@JessKas: Lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527285 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:28:51 +0000 JessKas 1527285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's why I've been avoiding running. Yeah....that's why. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527283 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:27:50 +0000 Corduroy 1527283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is hard. I've only tried pushing friends' babies short distances, I haven't gotten the itch to do it myself. Once I saw a man on a hilly trail pushing a 3 and 5 year old in a double BOB with a flat tire. I was in awe. When I applauded him he laughed it off and said the lighter kid was on the side with the flat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527282 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:27:16 +0000 hilsy85 1527282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found it really hard as well!!!which is why I stopped using it...I couldn't get used to only pumping one arm at a time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-with-a-jogging-stroller-is-hard#post-1527268 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:21:11 +0000 Pepper 1527268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Holy crap. I guess I thought it'd be easy because a stroller has wheels. But my 35 lb jogging stroller + an almost 20 lb kid = I am exhausted and I only ran 3 miles!! My legs feel like dead weight. I was running 6 miles before I added the stroller...(only because I'm trying to train for a half marathon!)</p> <p>Anyone else find it hard to get used to running with a jogging stroller? Any tips? Or is it just me? </p>