Tike Tech trax360 Double Jogger

This has become my dream stroller and I finally got it. I read all the reviews and compared and it seemed like it had the most bang for your buck. You can go to www.tiketech.com for specifice info and pictures, but here's my real life review.

Pros:
-Seats recline independently
-No spokes (less wheel maintenance)
-Two front wheels (feels more stable)
-Front swivel and locking wheels
-Turns on a dime
-Kids LOVE it and cry when we're done running.
-Folds easily
-Fits through most standard doors (even the narrow doors at Eash High School)
-Easy to push
-Sun shades don't look that great, but it's deceiving and they do a pretty good job
-Does great on gravel, dirt roads and otherwise "off-roading" (narrow streets forced me to test that out)

Cons:
-Harness isn't the most easily adjustable, but there really isn't much better out there
-Pretty Bulky, BUT what double stroller wouldn't be
-Comes in some quite ugly colors, but the Pacific Blue is pretty decent since they were out of stock on the Midnight Blue
-Pretty Heavy, BUT I kind of like that because it also feels more durable
-No hand brake
-You have to buy the bottle holder separate

Overall, this was the best stroller for the money and I'm glad I went through everything I did to get it. I think this will be the first and last double jogging stroller we will ever need. When I think of more things I'll add to the post, but I think I'm going to go for a jog right now. :)

Could I really run a Half Marathon?

Well, let me tell you--anyone can if they take the time to train for it! It really isn't that bad! I started running when I was in college and I ran through my college years. Then I got married and pregnant and I kept trying to get back into running, but I never really did until my little sister decided to run a marathon. She was a diligent trainer and convinced several of our siblings and in-laws to run a half marathon with her. She sent us a training schedule--19 weeks to train. It was hard to start running a fair amount, but after a few weeks it started to feel better--especially when running outside with a friend--made it a lot easier. We all ran a 5k together and then wen it was time on our training schedule, we ran a 10k together. The 10k was the most I had ever run at one time and it was really hard at the end, but it was really neat to have done it! I kept up pretty good on the training and when it was finally time for the half marathon--it actually was a great race! I got really tired during the last couple of miles, but I just kept going and before I knew it I had finished! It was an awesome feeling of accomplishment. And actually it was easier than the 10k because I had metally prepared myself that the half would be so hard, but it really wasn't! I have kept up on running around 4 miles several times a week and I plan to run some more halfs eventully an hopefully I will take the time to train for and run a marathon someday! The training we all used was http://www.halhigdon.com/
He has several differnent levels of training and lots of great tips! I suggest you use it if ou are considering running a half or full marathon. Best of luck to anyone doing so!

Here is a picture of all of us after running the half marathon.

In-Step Safari (also info on the Instep Suburban)

This is not a double jogger I would reccomend and this is why I say that. I have been looking for "the perfect" double jogger for over a month now. I am having a hard time deciding if I should spend more for something I will probably always love or if I should go for something cheaper that I may love, but I may hate. Well, I have checked out the Instep Safari--thinking, there are lots of good reviews on this, though there are several bad reviews as well. The bad reviews say that the handle bar is short and that there is no support for the kids--this is VERY true. The kids would just sag together and the handle bar is very low--if you are an average hieght person or taller, this stroller will likely be very bad for your back. Watch out on several sites they advertize the handle bar height incorrecty (I have seen numbers from 39-41"). The floor model that I checked out was the standard 38" that most sites advertise. Maybe the 2009 model is taller, I am not sure, but I doubt it. Also, on Ebay the sellers confuse the instep safari and the instep suburban a lot--so be cautious about that. Does anyone own this stroller and what is your opionion as it is the cheapest double jogger on the market.

The safari has larger back wheels--meant for jogging/running. The suburban has smaller back wheels, meant for fast walking and regular use--possibly light jogging, but not running.

Welcome

Welcome Utah Running Mamas! This blog is designed to help each other share our wonderful bits of knowledge as we figure out how to keep ourselves physcially active as well as take care of the kids. :)

It all started when two strangers were trying to buy/sell some jogging strollers on ksl.com. It was soon realized that there needs to be some kind of group or forum to talk about these very important things such as: real live people reviews on double/single jogging strollers, good races out there, and just basic support for one another.

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