Any runners out there? Baby jogger FIT vs Baby Jogger Performance?

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Hello - can I ask some advice on Baby joggers? I am desperate to get back running after having my third baby 5 weeks ago. I know it's early days but my birthday is coming up and my DH says I can have a baby jogger - yippee!!

So my question is do I go for the Baby jogger FIT with 16" wheels (Kiddicare £259.00) or ask DH to splash out on a Baby Jogger Performance, with the 20" wheels (£339 from pushchair.co.uk which includes a basket and rain cover).

Now I haven't run since being 8 weeks pg as I was too sick, but did run London last year and would love to aim for another spring marathon next year. It's going to be strange starting from scratch! Can anyone give me any personal recommendations?

I am torn because while I know the larger wheels are easier to run with it looks like that pushchair is for running only. The other one might be more use for off road walking etc so it seems odd to spend more on something I will use less IYSWIM, but how good is it for running with especially if I want to get up to 10 miles plus with bubs? (Also I might have to splash out on a raincover for it too).

Any advice would be gratefully received

If you're really serious about running, and it sounds like you are, the performance is the way to go. I have the BOB SUS Deluxe which is similar to the fit. My husband is the real runner (I plod along) and doesn't mind running with it but if he were seriously training, I don't think he'd use it. I go about 4 miles. The 16" wheels do not make it compact although they are quick release so you can get it to fold a bit more compactly. If you really want a more utilitarian stroller for off road walks then go with the fit. The performance is not geared for off road use. Ideally, you'll find a place to look at both first.

I'd definitely wantat least the rain cover. My bob came with a basket and I splurged for the parent's console too. Don't know if baby jogger has that.

Just found this www.practicalpushchairs.co.uk/pushchairs/out-n-about/87/out_n_about_nipper_sport_instep_10k_pushchair.html/ seems like a good price and is as light as the BJ performance. Think this might be the one!

good spot, have just ordered 1!

Lovely Hevster forgot to add it got 8/10 in the Runner's World test. Can't wait to get mine .

Glad to hear you found a good deal. In case you haven't thought of it (I didn't until it happened to me) make sure you carry a spare inner tube & tire release gizmo in case you get a flat (or puncture fixit spray stuff). I didn't have a spare but luckily I wasn't too far from my house when it happened. Sliming the tires is a good idea too.