Jogging Strollers: Reviews

Updated May 2009

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Best jogging stroller

*Est. $350 Compare Prices

For serious runners, reviewers overwhelmingly pick the BOB Ironman. A fixed front wheel and lightweight (22 pounds) aluminum alloy frame give this jogging stroller fast but sturdy, performance on the road. Reviewers say… the BOB Ironman tracks straight, maneuvers easily and provides a comfy and smooth ride for their child. It has 16-inch, quick-release, high-pressure tires; a seat that reclines to 70 degrees; and a large multi-position sun canopy. The Ironman can accommodate kids up to 70 pounds. The BOB Ironman doesn't have adjustable-height handles, which is a problem for some runners, and it definitely isn't a budget model. Still, reviews say you can't beat the BOB Ironman for durability and performance.

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Baby Bargains: Denise and Alan Fields have included a good section on baby strollers in the eighth edition of "Baby Bargains," The BOB Ironman, ...

Cookie Magazine: Cookie magazine tests 11 jogging and all-terrain strollers, including the BOB Ironman, which earns a perfect score for durability ...

Babble.com: In this review of jogging strollers, Babble.com selects the BOB Ironman as one of the best jogging strollers on the market. ...

Fit Pregnancy: In their 2009 buyer's guide, Fit Pregnancy picks the BOB Ironman as the best stroller for outdoor use, calling it "built for ...

The Gear Junkie: Stephen Regenold, author of the nationally syndicated Gear Junkie column, writes a detailed personal review of the BOB Ironman. ...

About.com: Christine Luff, the running guide at About.com, highlights the BOB Ironman as a "great option" for serious roadrunners. Luff ...

Pregnancy & Newborn: The BOB Ironman scores the Readers' Choice award from Pregnancy & Newborn magazine in their 2008 Readers' Choice award survey.

JoggingStroller.com: More than 60 owner-written reviews of the BOB Ironman are posted at JoggingStroller.com, with most parents loving how smooth the ...

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Budget jogging stroller

InStep Run Around LTD Jogging Stroller

*Est. $140 Compare Prices

Reviewers say the InStep Run Around LTD is the best budget jogging stroller for fitness walking and casual jogging. The InStep Run Around LTD has a steel frame, rear suspension and 16-inch tires. Its front wheel is fixed.… That means this jogging stroller is designed for outdoor use rather than tight maneuvering around the grocery store. A one-hand-fold design helps users store it quickly. The weight limit is 50 pounds. It receives generally positive feedback from owners, who describe it as a good value. Unlike more expensive strollers, you won't have to pay extra for a cup holder. However, it is heavier than the BOB Ironman at 29 pounds, and some reviewers find the harness straps hard to adjust.

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Baby Bargains: Denise and Alan Fields briefly discuss the InStep Run Around LTD Jogging Stroller in their chapter on strollers.

Amazon.com: The InStep Run Around LTD Jogging Stroller boasts an average rating of 4.5 stars out of five from about 20 reviewers. Most ...

Amazon.com: In another listing on Amazon.com, the InStep Run Around LTD Jogging Stroller also scores positive reviews from parents, who call ...

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Jogging stroller for long-distance runners

Baby Jogger Performance Single

*Est. $430 Compare Prices

For long-distance runners and marathoners, experts recommend a fixed-wheel jogging stroller with 20-inch pneumatic quick-release wheels, which make it easier to push. The Baby Jogger Performance Single excels in this… category, earning praise for a durable frame, responsive handling and an easy push that reduces arm fatigue on long runs. The Baby Jogger Performance Single is large, weighs 24 pounds and doesn't fold very compactly, but it has an extremely high 100-pound weight capacity -- 30 pounds more than the BOB Ironman. It's an expensive jogging stroller, but you'll be able to use it longer than comparable fixed-wheel strollers.

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Babble.com: Although the Baby Jogger Performance Single ultimately loses the Babble Best award to the BOB Revolution, Kate Bayless includes ...

Baby Bargains: Denise and Alan Fields provide a detailed overview of the Baby Jogger brand and also briefly discuss the Baby Jogger Performance ...

About.com: Christine Luff, the running guide for About.com, recommends the Baby Jogger Performance Single for serious runners, praising the ...

JoggingStroller.com: About a dozen owners post their reviews to JoggingStroller.com, and almost all are very positive. Reviewers say the Baby Jogger ...

Pregnancy & Newborn: The Baby Jogger Performance Single receives an Editor's Choice award for the best jogging stroller, but it loses out to the BOB ...

Celebrity Baby Blog: The Baby Jogger Performance Single gets a detailed write-up in Celebrity Baby Blog, and the author goes into some depth about ...

ProductSifter.com: ProductSifter.com has quite a long review of the Baby Jogger Performance Single, with reviewer Ursula Seymour calling it "best ...

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Best all-terrain stroller

BOB Revolution

*Est. $390 Compare Prices

All-terrain strollers have swiveling front wheels that lock, making them more versatile and easier to maneuver than jogging strollers. In this category, the BOB Revolution outshines the competition, earning numerous… accolades from experts and parents. Reviewers like the lightweight aluminum alloy frame and adjustable tracking, and they find that the stroller can easily handle dirt, gravel, curbs and uneven sidewalks. It weighs just under 24 pounds and can carry up to 70 pounds. Seats on the latest model recline up to 70 degrees. Some owners say they wish that the handlebar were adjustable and that they didn't have to pay extra for the cup holder. Although serious runners will be better served with a fixed-wheel model, reviewers say the BOB Revolution is a great choice for light jogging and fitness walking.

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Baby Bargains: Denise and Alan Fields give the BOB Revolution only a brief discussion. However, their coverage of the BOB brand of strollers is ...

Cookie Magazine: The BOB Revolution gets perfect scores from Catherine Coreno for durability, ease of use and overall ratings. Their tester raves ...

Babble.com: The BOB Revolution earns the Babble Best award, with reviewer Kate Bayless saying it performs "heads above the rest" of the ...

Buzzillions.com: There are nearly 300 owner-written reviews of the BOB Revolution on Buzzillions.com, which compiles them from retailers like ...

Amazon.com: The BOB Revolution receives equally good feedback at Amazon.com, where about 60 owners (out of 70) give it a five-star rating. ...

ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org covers the BOB Revolution and seven other all-terrain strollers in an outdated review that's no longer ...

Epinions.com: The BOB Revolution receives praise at Epinions.com, where nearly 30 reviewers give it an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. "I'm in ...

Baby-Gaga.com: Baby-Gaga.com is an interesting site with editorial reviews based on a meta-analysis of parent ratings. The BOB Revolution gets ...

About.com: Christine Luff, the running guide for About.com, calls the BOB Revolution an "excellent choice" for parents who want a versatile ...

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Budget all-terrain stroller

Jeep Liberty Sport Urban Terrain

*Est. $120 Compare Prices

The Jeep Liberty Sport Urban Terrain stroller, manufactured by Kolcraft, isn't meant for jogging, but it does have a swiveling front wheel for better everyday maneuverability. Reviews say this all-terrain stroller is a… good value, and "Baby Bargains" reports positive feedback from parents. It gets high marks for easy maneuverability and steering, with one mom exclaiming that it "steers like butter." Some owners find it too bulky and heavy (at 27 pounds), and a few others report that the handle is too low. You won't find the durability here that you'll get with a BOB Revolution, for example, but you will save $270. The Liberty's weight limit is just 40 pounds, compared to 70 pounds for most BOB strollers.

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Baby Bargains: In an overview of the Kolcraft line of strollers, authors Denise and Alan Fields highlight the Jeep brand. The Jeep Liberty Sport ...

Buzzillions.com: In two dozen owner-written reviews, most parents praise the Jeep Liberty Sport Urban Terrain for being a good value. Some critics ...

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