Multi-tasking is one of the those things that becomes necessary as a parent. There is very little time to get out and do something for yourself. I have been running with my 2 year old son since he was 9 months old and have been fortunate enough to try a couple different kinds of running strollers.
The Bugaboo Runner is really in a league of it’s own. It’s light weight, smooth roll and aerodynamics allowed me to shed 20 seconds off my stroller mile.
Additionally, I felt confident that my son was well protected. Safety was definitely a top priority in the runner’s design; the hand-break is well positioned to be able to grab it with either hand, and the foot-brake was easily applied.
Important to note that the Bugaboo Runner is a pure running stoller, and as such, it sacrifices versatility for performance. Forget about trying to take this stroller into a shop or grab a coffee at the end of your run. It is a challenge for most pure running strollers, but the Bugaboo’s shape and large wheels makes even more difficult to manage turns. That said, it is really easy to take apart.
If we are really splitting hairs, the security wrist strap was a bit of a miss in the design (but no running stroller has really solved for this yet). If you are like me, I have one hand on the stroller at all times, but I like to alternate throughout the run. I would like to see a company come out with a retractable leash design which gives a little more leeway to change grip, and can be locked into position when necessary. The Bugaboo’s leash is tough to take off your wrist when running, making it nearly impossible to effectively switch your dominant hand.
For city dwellers where and storage space is tight, the Bugaboo Runner might not be for you. It is large, and the 2 piece design makes it difficult to store. Due to it’s lack of versatility, you will need a second, and potentially third stroller, making storage space an even bigger premium. I even found it difficult to transport. We have an SUV and it solidly monopolized half of the trunk.
The Verdict:
The Bugaboo Runner is a fantastic running stroller – but for the price, you need to need to be logging pretty decent miles with your little one to make it worthwhile. The stroller is not easy to store, and even more challenging to transport. I tested the stroller for 4 weeks, and while I loved nearly everything about it, I had trouble figuring out where to keep it in the house most days.
Rating: 4/5
Price: $940 CAD
Multi-tasking is one of the those things that becomes necessary as a parent. There is very little time to get out and do something for yourself. I have been running with my 2 year old son since he was 9 months old and have been fortunate enough to try a couple different kinds of running strollers.
The Bugaboo Runner is really in a league of it’s own. It’s light weight, smooth roll and aerodynamics allowed me to shed 20 seconds off my stroller mile.
Additionally, I felt confident that my son was well protected. Safety was definitely a top priority in the runner’s design; the hand-break is well positioned to be able to grab it with either hand, and the foot-brake was easily applied.
Important to note that the Bugaboo Runner is a pure running stoller, and as such, it sacrifices versatility for performance. Forget about trying to take this stroller into a shop or grab a coffee at the end of your run. It is a challenge for most pure running strollers, but the Bugaboo's shape and large wheels makes even more difficult to manage turns. That said, it is really easy to take apart.
If we are really splitting hairs, the security wrist strap was a bit of a miss in the design (but no running stroller has really solved for this yet). If you are like me, I have one hand on the stroller at all times, but I like to alternate throughout the run. I would like to see a company come out with a retractable leash design which gives a little more leeway to change grip, and can be locked into position when necessary. The Bugaboo’s leash is tough to take off your wrist when running, making it nearly impossible to effectively switch your dominant hand.
For city dwellers where and storage space is tight, the Bugaboo Runner might not be for you. It is large, and the 2 piece design makes it difficult to store. Due to it’s lack of versatility, you will need a second, and potentially third stroller, making storage space an even bigger premium. I even found it difficult to transport. We have an SUV and it solidly monopolized half of the trunk.
The Verdict:
The Bugaboo Runner is a fantastic running stroller - but for the price, you need to need to be logging pretty decent miles with your little one to make it worthwhile. The stroller is not easy to store, and even more challenging to transport. I tested the stroller for 4 weeks, and while I loved nearly everything about it, I had trouble figuring out where to keep it in the house most days.
Rating: 4/5
Price: $940 CAD
