Subject: RE: Running with a jogging stroller Arh, yes, I also discovered how much I use my arms with the natural swing, with the jogger it is basically imposible to do that. I have two young kids, a double stroller and a dog I often run with and at times I can`t belive what it must look like.
Firstly,do you use the strap that attaches you and the stroller to each other? I always never run with out attaching that to myself, should I fall over I don`t want the kids to keep going without me especially if you are anywhere near traffic.
Secondly, I have found running with my gang has formed a great base for my running, it forces me to run at a slow (9m/m ) steady pace. My kids last only about 40 min in it before starting to tear each others hair out, so I only get a few miles in ( even with snacks/drinks ). But, then when I do get to run out by myself I find my pace picks up without even trying, my legs have bennifited big time and have become much stronger.
Alot of us parents make the jogger look easy, but for anyone who has never run with kids in one they have no idea how hard it can be, especially in gusty weather. Make sure you are not leaning on the handle bar because that will make it more difficult. You will find your rythm with it, keep using it, the more you run with it the easier it will become. I love mine and don`t know where I would be without it.
have fun,
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