I love the name Pippa! I’m sure Pippa will be grateful for the lack of tail since Henry won’t be able to pull on it!

I like the Joovy Zoom 360. I did lots of research before buying, and found the Joovy to be a great (less-expensive-than-Bob) option. It has the option of locking the front wheel to help you stay straight, or letting it rotate for turns or walking. You do get a good workout with a jogging stroller – an extra 10 lbs of stroller plus a toddler builds some muscle!

I like the bob. It’s a light, easy to control jogging stroller, but also let’s you unlock the wheel for non running times or, my fave, after a race when you are trying to dodge all the people and barricades to get post race food! It’s also super compact an fits in my tiny trunk no problem. Love the bob!!

LOVE that picture of H blowing bubbles 😀

I can’t help with the jogging stroller, but as far as Miss Pippa and changing her food. You may already know this having dogs, but it is suggested that you slowly introduce the new food into her diet to avoid stomach upset.

You already have a City Mini, right? Then I would go with Bob Ironman. I have a Revolution, and it isn’t weighted the best for running with the wheel fixed. The Ironman is weighted slightly more to the rear, so it is easier to turn (than Rev when the wheel is fixed). Also, the Runners World forums have quite a few reviews and tips on jogging strollers.

Love the pic of Pippa chowing down on top of the toilet – hilarious!!

This isn’t about jogging strollers, but I wanted to let you know that wet food is NOT the best food for cats. It’s really bad for their teeth – their teeth will grow more bacteria and will decay faster on a wet-food-only diet. I would talk to your vet about it, they will know best. But I highly recommend NOT feeding her wet food only!

We have a Bob Revolution, and while my daughter is only 8 weeks, so no running with it yet, I have tested it on flat/smooth roads and we walk with her in it and it is truly awesome – worth the price I think for something you will use often and for quite a while.
Congrats on the new kitty!

Definitely a Bob! I had a cheaper jogging stroller for my first son, but splurged on a double bob when I had my second. Best investment ever! My boys are comfy and it’s so easy to maneuver. Added bonus – because it was a big investment, it definitely motivated me to use it more often 😉

I had a baby girl 5 days before Henry and have been stroller running with her since 6weeks. I did a TON of research, and now own a used Chariot Cougar and a used BoB Revolution CE. I prefer the Chariot for jogging and it turns better with a fixed wheel than the Bob. But the Bob is certainly easier to fold up, and can manoeuvre in tight spaces. If you already own a City Mini, I would definitely find a (used) jogging specific stroller. I have heard great things about the Bob Ironman.
Hopefully this helps!

I’ve recently just purchased both a BOB duallie revolution and ironman to compare for myself. If you’re looking for jogging/running only, go with the ironman. It’s a little lighter and smoother, and has a handbrake for hills. It’s also apparently better for running faster speeds – like sub 9s. Since I’m not breaking any speed records postpartum, and I wanted max flexibility out of the stroller for walks and other outings, I’ve decided to keep the revolution. (and to be honest, seeing that other mama blogger runners had the revolution helped my decision too!) The swivel wheel is awesome, and even the duallie turns on a dime, it’s kind of crazy. The other advantage of the swivel wheel is that it can rotate down when you fold it, which makes it more compact without taking the wheels off. I can’t speak for other brands, but the BOB cam wheel system makes it super easy to take the wheels on and off if you need to as well. And the seats and restraints are super adjustable and really hold the kids in well, even from a young age – I feel very safe with my 3.5 month old twins in there. The employees at REI were super helpful when I was making my decision, and they’ll unpack anything they don’t have on display for you too.

Could you got to a place the sells them and try and run up and down the aisles with some possibilities? One just might feel better to you after all.

I have the Bob Ironman and I love it. It is super light and I ran with my son in it since he was four months old (with the pediatrician’s ok ) with the car seat attachment. It is really only appropriate for jogging/running because the front wheel does not swivel, but if you have another stroller for errands and such, I don’t think it matters. I got mine a few months ago from Amazon for $329. I know a lot of people hold back because of the price, but if you put it into perspective, it really isn’t THAT much if you were previously committed to the sport of running and want to run with your child because the stroller will grow with them. I think about all the hundreds I’ve spent on race entries, running gear, shoes, etc and the price of the stroller really does pale in comparison.

My cat eats Blue by the Blue Buffalo Company, per vet recommendations. It seems a bit expensive because a bag is around 20 dollars, but a full size cat only eats about half a cup a day so a bag last for a long time.

Our cats get wet food 1x a day and get dry food the rest of the time for dental health. One of our cats gets extra wet food (it’s prescription) in the evening.

As for scratchers, we have a vertical one and lots of horizontal ones on the floor made of corrugated cardboard. They have to be replaced about every month or so, so we pick up more when we go to buy more petfood. Our cats LOVE the horizontal scratchers and use the vertical one for streeeeeeetching. 🙂

Have I mentioned how adorable pippa is? I love her coloring.

my son LOVES our cat, too. he’s 14 months and his favorite thing is to just lay on him and hug him.

we have the BOB revolution and we love it. it’s light (in jogging stroller terms) and easy to maneuver.
we also really wanted the option to unlock the wheel, and remove the wheels.
it’s the only stroller we have and i use it every single day (we walk errands a lot, and for running, too) and we really enjoy it.

Bob Revolution (you want the free wheel option for walks or slower runs)!!!! I have a double for my twins who are now 4.5 years old and we still use it for outings like the zoo , walks to the playground, and runs (though at their age I’m pushing 75 pounds of children, not counting the stroller!). Hands down the BOB was the best baby purchase we made. It was also fun running with them when they were just starting to talk. They were my cheerleaders and said things like, “go go go mommy!” and “Faster!!”. They loved the ride.

We got the BOB revolution. Can’t comment yet on performance but I would definitely recommend buying it at REI. We got ours on 20% sale with free handlebar console and play tray. I can’t imagine ever having to return it but REI has amazing customer service which won me out over Amazon since its such a big purchase (literally!).

We have the baby jogger summit and LOVE it. We have the city mini as well…. Both have been great purchases!

We have the Bob Revolution Duallie and it’s the best. We run a ton with it….always with the wheel unlocked and have never had any problems with steering or stability. It’s super easy to run with even when holding it one handed. Plus, like others said, it’s great for zoo, vacations, pretty much anywhere. We have a minivan and have no problem with it in the trunk….but I imagine it would be giant in a small car?

Anyway, I don’t think you would be dissatisfied with any of the Bobs.

You’ll also want to take care when switching foods – it’s not great for cats to suddenly move from one type of food to another (it can cause gastro distress and vomiting, and as they are picky eaters they may just decide to not eat….this is dangerous, as cats can develop hepatic lipidosis fairly quickly if they stop eating for any reason, even if only a few days). Our vet always recommended mixing the new food with the old, gradually adding more new over the course of at least a couple of weeks. And I agree on the dry vs. wet food – I’ve had a few cats over the years, and found dry was always the better choice. Their teeth will thank you!

Sorry, no good advice here. But, as regular blog reader – I wanted to let you know that I was really pumped when I saw you listed in Runner’s World Dec. issue as someone to follow on Twitter. Congrats!!

We have the BOB Revolution. It’s awesome. It’s pretty much effortless to push, which is great for both mom and babe, it’s easy to fold up to take in the car or even on a plane…and for me, one of the most important features was an awesome sun shade for the baby. I’m a freak about her getting any sun on her. This shade is pretty impressive. I haven’t seen another one that compares.

Also, The BOB has a flat top to the sunshade, which is the perfect spot to put an ipod, phone, etc. I used the Couch 2 5K app on my phone and would just leave the phone on top of the sun shade so I could see when the next run/walk interval would start.

You want a BOB stroller! I love love love mine. Coincidentally, pretty much all my friends have one too, so I know I am not alone in my love for the BOB. What’s to love about it? Let’s see: it collapses easily (one-handedly!), it has an optional adaptor for carseats (for tiny babies, but henry could ride in it normally if he can sit up pretty well), you can get a plastic cover for winter, and fuzzy warm cushion for the inside, the front wheel locks in place for serious jogging or can be free moving for just walking, it has pockets and a little tray table for older kids snacks, and the handlebar is cushy, fits many diaper bags, and has a zipper pockets and two cup holders. YES, it is pricey, but check craigslist. I have never met a BOB owner who doesnt love it.
Good luck! 🙂

I subscribe to this newsletter – natural health news for pets, and it has articles about healthy pet foods and many other pet-related health issues http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/05/25/wet-cat-food-diet.aspx

Also, kitties don’t like to get their water where they eat their food, hence kitty drinking from your glass, the toilet, or a faucet.

I have a Bob and I have no complaints, friends who have (according to them) made the mistake of not getting one have told me that they like how you can navigate with one hand and its much smoother and easier than the other types, which I completely agree with. I’ve tried out some of theirs and they feel like a 4 wheeled stroller to me that just has one less wheel, not really suitable for jogging. I’m sure there are ones other than Bob that are good, but I’d recommend the higher end types, you won’t be disappointed and at least for me, I don’t need an excuse NOT to run. You might as well make it as easy as possible.

I can’t wait to hear what you decide. I’ve been hearing the BOB is the best from many of my friends. I’ll be on the search soon as well!

I love the Baby Jogger brand! I have a 2 year old, an 8.5 month old and am 9 weeks pregnant with #3 and I have a BJ city mini, BJ summit double, and a BJ FIT jogger (http://www.babyjogger.com/fit_dtl.aspx).

The FIT is brilliant for running however the handle bar is fixed so it might not be great for shorter people (my husband is 6’3 and it’s fine for me and him). It’s such a light stroller that the fixed wheel (essential for running safely) is no problem even on walks, you get used to it.

We do best of both… Kibbles out for kitty in the day and a sachet of wet at night. The kibbles are better for her nutritionally, the wets are the treat and for moisture in her diet. It’s what the SPCA here in New Zealand recommend.

BOB Revolution SE. LOVE it–we use it every day and I couldn’t imagine baby life without it! Worth the expense. No doubt about it.