| Parents of twins or two small toddlers don't need to | | | | on long straightaways. When you have to make a |
| miss out on the convenience of jogging strollers. Many | | | | sharp turn, however, the front wheel has to be popped |
| manufacturers make tandem jogging strollers that | | | | in the air, and this can be a major inconvenience in |
| provide much of the same convenience as single | | | | those grocery store aisles. |
| jogging strollers. Pushing around two children also has | | | | Swivel front wheels are a good compromise because |
| the advantage of giving you a better workout! | | | | they can be locked in position for jogging and released |
| There are two basic flavours of tandem jogging | | | | when you need to steer around tight spots. |
| strollers, the seats can be positioned side-by-side or | | | | The size of the wheels is also something to consider. |
| one in front of the other. The biggest problem with the | | | | 12" wheels are not suitable for rough terrain so if you |
| side-by-side design is their width, they may be difficult | | | | plan on jogging on grass or gravel get a tandem |
| to manouver around the grocery store aisles. | | | | jogging stroller with at least 16" inflatable wheels. |
| On the other hand, if your children are seated one in | | | | Other features to look for include storages areas, |
| front of the other the one in the back my like to kick | | | | brakes, and covers. Most jogging strollers have a tray |
| and pull the hair of the one in front. This design is much | | | | under the seats for carrying extra gear, but you may |
| narrower but some parents can't put up with the | | | | also need pockets for cell phones, keys, and toys. |
| squabbles that this seating invites. Knowing the | | | | There should be a hand brake for quick stops when |
| temperament of your children will help you to pick the | | | | jogging and a parking brake is also convenient. |
| appropriate style. | | | | Some jogging strollers come complete with rain |
| The other big consideration when buying a tandem | | | | covers while others have them available as |
| jogging stroller is whether the front wheel swivels or | | | | accessories. Whether or not you need them depends |
| not. Fixed front wheel designs are perfect for serious | | | | on your climate and jogging habits. |
| joggers because they require very little effort to steer | | | | |