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Jogging stroller (Read 38 times)

Robert31320


Team TJ

    Does anyone know of a place to get a jogging stroller that will fit a small adult?  We are wanting to get one for our son who is now 18, about 5'4" tall and weighs around 110 pounds.  I've Googled it and come up with nothing other than kids sizes.

     

    Thanks in advance for any help.

    Running for TJ because he can't.

     

    kristin10185


    Skirt Runner

      achillesinternational.org and athletesservingathletes.org are websites of organizations that are in some way involved with running with people who have special needs. Maybe you can email someone at one of those sites, they would probably know.

      PRs:   5K- 28:16 (5/5/13)      10K- 1:00:13 (10/27/13)    4M- 41:43 (9/7/13)   15K- 1:34:25  (8/17/13)    10M- 1:56:30 (4/6/14)     HM- 2:20:16 (4/13/14)     Full- 5:55:33 (11/1/15)

       

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      Robert31320


      Team TJ

        This is TJ enjoying a recent fun run we did.  His wheelchair isn't greatly suited for road racing but he loves it.

         

        Running for TJ because he can't.

         

        Robert31320


        Team TJ

          achillesinternational.org and athletesservingathletes.org are websites of organizations that are in some way involved with running with people who have special needs. Maybe you can email someone at one of those sites, they would probably know.

           

          Thanks, Kristin.  We'll check them out.

          Running for TJ because he can't.

           


          Jess runs for bacon

            I know Team Hoyt ahead some really nice ones when I ran shamrock. Looking at their site the strollers look quite big, and they had some sub 3:30 guys running with them. You may want to shoot them an email, their website is teamhoytvb.com

            bobinpittsburgh


            Lord of the Manor

              Google search on "jogging stroller adult' brings up a bunch of hits, so it looks like there is something out there. Apologies for pointing out the obvious if you've already looked at that.

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              kristin10185


              Skirt Runner

                Love the pic of TJ in the race! He is clearly having a blast!

                PRs:   5K- 28:16 (5/5/13)      10K- 1:00:13 (10/27/13)    4M- 41:43 (9/7/13)   15K- 1:34:25  (8/17/13)    10M- 1:56:30 (4/6/14)     HM- 2:20:16 (4/13/14)     Full- 5:55:33 (11/1/15)

                 

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                Love the Half


                  This is also one of those things you have probably looked into already but disability advocates in your area may have knowledge of some good resources.  Again, worth a shot.

                  Short term goal: 17:59 5K

                  Mid term goal:  2:54:59 marathon

                  Long term goal: To say I've been a runner half my life.  (I started running at age 45).

                  Venomized


                  Drink up moho's!!

                    Might have to get a racing chair for him and adapt it for a pushing person.  As already mentioned contact the Hoyt's and I am sure they can help steer you in the right direction.

                     

                    Might even consider a custom fabricated chair for him.

                    Robert31320


                    Team TJ

                      Thanks all.  I've talked to several folks in our area.  Unfortunately the easiest thing I can easily find for him would work best if he were about 400 pounds, seemss that is what the industry is more readily geared to acommodate.  We have found something that may just work that we will get to try out this weekend.

                       

                      Thanks again for the responses.

                      Running for TJ because he can't.