babytown wrote:
kjmcawesome wrote:
Wife is due at the end of March and I do like running fast as well as running trails. I don't want to buy more than one and am happy to spend more for quality. I may not set a world record, but do want to be able to run a sub-20 5k and double podium for the stroller + dog division of a local turkey trot.
It really depends on what your priorities are. If you want the absolute fastest time in a race, and that's more important than anything else, then you need a dedicated jogger, not a hybrid. Dedicated joggers have a lower center of gravity, larger wheels, and longer wheel base, and they're lighter. The BOB Ironman is the best dedicated jogger on the market. You'll go ~5 seconds faster per mile in the Ironman than the MB Terrain on race day on a flat course. ~15 seconds/mile on a hilly course. If you've never pushed a stroller on a run, be prepared to lose 10 seconds per mile on a flat course, 30-45 seconds per mile on a hilly one.
If you use a dedicated jogger for any activity other than running, you'll hate them because the front wheel is permanently fixed. Hybrids are by far the most popular option because they can be set in the fixed wheel position or swivel depending on your needs.
Instead of having 2 joggers, one for training, one for racing, some people will just get a quality everyday stroller like a uppababy Vista or City Select, and then get a dedicated jogging stroller.
Mountain Buggy is too heavy/bulky to be a practical everyday stroller. If you want only one stroller for all your needs: everyday walking, training, racing, I'd recommend the Thule Urban Glide.
If priority is best race times in a road course, I'd recommend BOB Ironman + uppababy Vista/Cruz as an everyday stroller
If priority is training durability, trail running, I'd recommend Mountain Buggy Terrain + uppababy Cruz as an everyday stroller
Agree, but honestly, the BOB Revolution (not Ironman) with its hybrid design is more than enough for pretty much any dad AND it's an awesome everyday stroller. It easily collapses even through the airport security scan without removing wheels. I had two strollers at first, thinking I'd only use the BOB for running, but it's such a good everyday stroller that I gave away the other one.
In most cases anyway, you'll be starting toward the rear, even if you're a FOP runner , and you'll lose a lot more time waiting for the slowsters to clear the way than you lose with your stroller. I still managed to win my AG with a 19:11 in a small local 5k despite starting literally last on line (I waited until the masses sort of cleared before I crossed the start mat - last.)
The Thule Glide I haven't used, but it looks pretty comparable to the BOB in price and performance just looking at the specs.