We bought a running buggy. This is the 4th
buggy/pram/stroller/whatever that Ruby has had, which is slightly
ridiculous, but this is the first one that I have taken for a 6 mile
run.
The Baby Jogger XC, Kata, and Ruby
We decided
on the Baby Jogger XC, predominantly because Kata’s friend and fellow
HBT runner, Fiona, was selling hers – so we bought it. Running with a
buggy and an 8kg baby is surprisingly difficult. I don’t know why it
didn’t occur to me how hard it would be, but it’s hard. Really hard. I
am sure it’ll get easier with practice. We took it out for a run
around Inverleith Park for our first family run, and it was great. It’s
the first time Kata has been running at all since… ages (weeks before
Ruby was born) and it was really great to get out with her – she’s
responsible for me running in the first place. Ruby didn’t seem to
notice we were running. The trail around the park is covered in rocks
and tree roots, but the suspension on the Baby Jogger XC is fantastic
and Ruby even had the audacity to FALL ASLEEP!!!
Wheeeeeee!!!!!
I
took our daughter and our new rung buggy out for a longer run the
following weekend. It went well and at the moment every run with a
buggy is a learning experience. I took her down to the cycle path
because it would be quieter, wider, and there are no roads to cross. In
order to get there, I had to run the first 3km or so on pavement which
is useless. You just can’t run with a buggy in a busy city centre.
It’s like trying to ski down Oxford Street. Pedestrians and roads to
cross made progress slow but once we reached the cycle path it was
great. I received a few smiles and waves from other runners and
walkers, one girl even gave me wave and shouted “Good job!”. Ruby was
asleep for most of this run too.
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So
it’s hard running with one arm and sometimes no arms, but I enjoyed it
and if it helps me get out for longer runs at the weekend, and gives
Kata some well deserved downtime, it’ll be well worth it. I am excited
about the Baby Jogger XC.
On a side note, a lot of cricket seems to be played in Edinburgh on sunny weekends.
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