Stroller question but with a twist!

[jennylyn_b]

Hi everyone!

I know we get a lot of stroller questions but this one is slightly different. DH and I recently starting jogging in the morning. We are training for a 5k at Castaway Cay next October. We are making great progress and also have started eating healthier. We are worried about going on vacation and not jogging. We have the attitude that when on vacation we want to eat and drink what we want and not calorie count for those days. However, we don't want to stop jogging early in the morning.
Sooooo anyone know of a stroller rental company that has strollers suitable for jogging? Our dd will be 3 and is about 39-40" tall only 35 lbs. We don't want to bring our jogger as we have a lightweight cybex stroller for Disney parks that's easy to get around the parks and on/off buses. The rental stroller is for jogging in the mornings or nights only.

Thanks

 

[tjmw2727]

My sister has had great service from a baby's best friend - here is a jogging stroller they rent:

http://www.abbf.com/equipment.php?item=jogger

They may have others as well.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Kingdom Strollers rents a Bob Revolution that's suitable for jogging

 

[laughinplace199]

Where are you staying? Some resorts have great areas for jogging, but some, like AKL, don't and you may be better off using the treadmill in the fitness center.

 

[jennylyn_b]

Where are you staying? Some resorts have great areas for jogging, but some, like AKL, don't and you may be better off using the treadmill in the fitness center.

We are at SSR and it has lovely trails. Plus the treadmill doesn't do it for me lol I'm strange but I like to be outside when running. Lol thanks for thinking of it though!

 

[MagicalMeg]

Like a PP said, a baby's best friend has jogging stroller rentals. I haven't used them (decided against jogging on our last trip-too hot) but I've read great reviews. Never a negative one. I believe they rent BOBs.

 

[jennylyn_b]

Anyone use Apple Scooter for a stroller rental? Their offer is hard to ignore.

 

[corneredbycorn]

Anyone use Apple Scooter for a stroller rental? Their offer is hard to ignore.

Those won't work for jogging. The company is called "Baby Jogger" but the City Mini is not a jogging stroller. Those wheels won't be able to withstand the impact of jogging.

Edit: From their FAQ:

Q. Can I use the City Series line to run with?

A. The City Series line of strollers (Any stroller that starts with "City") is not intended for jogging or running. The City Series is a line of agile urban and all-terrain strollers that provide optimum versatility for every day use.

 

[Melissa&Shawn]

I used a single City Mini for 2 years to do moderate jogging (4 miles max). This was prior to BJ announcing their strollers weren't meant to be jogging but all terrain. It wasn't as easy as my now BOB but definitely doable for a few miles a day on vacation.

 

[corneredbycorn]

I used a single City Mini for 2 years to do moderate jogging (4 miles max). This was prior to BJ announcing their strollers weren't meant to be jogging but all terrain. It wasn't as easy as my now BOB but definitely doable for a few miles a day on vacation.

I am truly surprised someone who owns a BOB would suggest using a non jogger for jogging.

I can jog with the stroller that came with my Graco travel system, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea. Real tires on a real jogging stroller give the stroller more stability at higher speeds, is less likely to jerk if it hits something (rocks, sticks, curbs, grass), it will give your baby a much more comfortable ride, it will bounce around less, they usually have more safety mechanisms (handlebar brake, tether), the wheels are usually set further forward/handlebar set further back so you are less likely to kick it, and you will be able to go faster.

Not to mention, the wear and tear on the actual stroller and the higher likelihood of breaking it because you're doing something with it you're not meant to do. Sure, you could get insurance, but it's pretty sleezy to go into renting one with the idea that if you break it doing something you're not supposed to, oh well.

Edit: I just caught your "4 miles max" comment. I assume that means 4 miles an hour. My husband and I *walk* 4 miles for 1 hour every day and exclusively use the jogger because of the benefits I listed above and because our other strollers just weren't up to the task.

 

[Angel Ariel]

I used a single City Mini for 2 years to do moderate jogging (4 miles max). This was prior to BJ announcing their strollers weren't meant to be jogging but all terrain. It wasn't as easy as my now BOB but definitely doable for a few miles a day on vacation.

The difference between renting the CM and Bob from Kingdom Strollers is only $5-10, depending on how long you're staying for. I realize apple strollers has a little bit better deal right now, but even that's only appx $20 difference b/w renting from kingdom or renting from apple.

Baby's safety is worth $20, IMO.

 

[Melissa&Shawn]

The difference between renting the CM and Bob from Kingdom Strollers is only $5-10, depending on how long you're staying for. I realize apple strollers has a little bit better deal right now, but even that's only appx $20 difference b/w renting from kingdom or renting from apple.

Baby's safety is worth $20, IMO.[/


I purchased my BJ in 2008 when it was still considered a jogging stroller. So yes I did not think I was harming my child by doing so. After it came out that you shouldn't jog, I purchased a BOB. I was just simply explaining that it is possible to run with it. I also recommended the BOB as it is much easier to run. For $5-10 difference I would definitely chose the BOB.

As for purposely trying to ruin the stroller, no I don't think so. I ran with it for 2 years. A week for someone training for a 5K would do very little wear if my BJ is still in fantastic condition from 2 years of jogging. I was not trying to be "sleazy" or anything. Just trying to help OP out if the cost was a big difference as she is probably only training 2-3 miles a day for 7 days.

 

[Angel Ariel]

I purchased my BJ in 2008 when it was still considered a jogging stroller. So yes I did not think I was harming my child by doing so. After it came out that you shouldn't jog, I purchased a BOB. I was just simply explaining that it is possible to run with it. I also recommended the BOB as it is much easier to run. For $5-10 difference I would definitely chose the BOB.

I wasn't talking about what you did in 2008. I was responding to part of your post where you said the City Mini was "definitely doable for a few miles a day on vacation." - implying that the OP would be fine renting a CM now and jogging with it.

No one knows what year models the stroller companies are renting, so I would operate under the assumption that the models are post-Baby Jogger's coming out and saying you shouldn't jog with them. Especially with apple stroller, as they are new to the stroller rental business.

I wouldn't jog with a stroller that's specifically not made for jogging - even if it is just "a few miles a day on vacation".

 

[Melissa&Shawn]

I wasn't talking about what you did in 2008. I was responding to part of your post where you said the City Mini was "definitely doable for a few miles a day on vacation." - implying that the OP would be fine renting a CM now and jogging with it.

No one knows what year models the stroller companies are renting, so I would operate under the assumption that the models are post-Baby Jogger's coming out and saying you shouldn't jog with them. Especially with apple stroller, as they are new to the stroller rental business.

I wouldn't jog with a stroller that's specifically not made for jogging - even if it is just "a few miles a day on vacation".

I think we can all agree for 10-20$ the BOB would be a much better option for the OP. Having both strollers, the BOB is a dream! Have a wonderful trip!

 

[jennylyn_b]

Okay thanks for the info. We are going to be using it for our 16 day trip for 1-2 miles a day. I had read so many reveiws of people using the CM for jogging I didn't realize they weren't supposed to. It was just a very good price of only $90 including delivery fees and tax thru apple.

I am going to check out kingdom strollers now. Thanks.

 

[jennylyn_b]

Well Kingdom Strollers is out as they have a 14 day limit for rentals. Just so you all know in case you are wondering.

 

[corneredbycorn]

As for purposely trying to ruin the stroller, no I don't think so. I ran with it for 2 years. A week for someone training for a 5K would do very little wear if my BJ is still in fantastic condition from 2 years of jogging. I was not trying to be "sleazy" or anything. Just trying to help OP out if the cost was a big difference as she is probably only training 2-3 miles a day for 7 days.

You seem to be focused on miles. It's not just miles. The wheels and shock system aren't made to withstand the impact that comes from jogging. You could jog 100 meters, hit a curb, and bust it. I almost busted a wheel off of one of our non joggers walking slowly down a road with a bunch of rocks (the same road with the jogger handled like a dream and DD fell asleep). Had there been any decent speed to my gait, the stroller would not have made it home. Just because yours never had problems doesn't mean it never would have.

I didn't say you were being sleazy. I said it would be sleazy to purchase insurance with the idea that it's just fine and dandy if it breaks from using it not as intended. Surely you can agree that insurance fraud is sleazy? I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in their contract they have an exclusion clause about having it break from misusing it. At least I really hope they do.

 

[corneredbycorn]

Well Kingdom Strollers is out as they have a 14 day limit for rentals. Just so you all know in case you are wondering.

Can you call or email them to see if they can extend it? Most people don't take trips to Disney World longer than about a week, let alone two. They may just have the limit online for simplicity's sake.

Edit: Here you go, from their FAQ.

What should I do if I need to extend my stroller rental?
If you would like to extend the length of your stroller or crib rental, simply call us to let us know your new check out date. We will make every effort to accommodate your request. (Rentals will be charged $10 a day beyond the original rental agreement)

With that last caveat about the extra charge if it's beyond the original agreement, I would definitely call in advance to make the extension part of the agreement. They may still charge you that fee, but I wouldn't be surprised if they waived it and quoted you a price in line with their tier system if it was pre planned.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Something else to keep in mind is that Apple Strollers does not include a parent console or a rain cover with their rental (I know Kingdom does - we rented from them in March, not sure about Orlando). It was an additional $10 to get both of those from Apple (we are renting a CM from them in October) - and you had to e-mail Apple separately to request it, as it wasn't a part of the ordering process online.

 

[jennylyn_b]

Something else to keep in mind is that Apple Strollers does not include a parent console or a rain cover with their rental (I know Kingdom does - we rented from them in March, not sure about Orlando). It was an additional $10 to get both of those from Apple (we are renting a CM from them in October) - and you had to e-mail Apple separately to request it, as it wasn't a part of the ordering process online.

Yeah but I don't need or want a console or rain cover. The stroller is only for jogging. We will have our own stroller for the parks.

I thought babies r us rented strollers but I can't find anything on their site?