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The rain never bothered us anyway!

2/2/2023

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This is the scenario: it’s been a rainy week and almost all of the Stroller Warriors workouts have been canceled due to the weather.  You’re not in the mood to run on the treadmill, but need a change of scenery from the home workouts.  Fear not!  There are several options!
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1). Poor weather is the number one reason to invest in a weather shield for the stroller!  Rainy day runs are refreshing.  Dress yourself and the kiddos appropriately and head out for a rainy day run.  My children loved riding along in the stroller while listening to the rain tap against the weather shield.  The rain never stopped us from making a pit-stop at the park— donned in rain coats, pants, and boots, the kids were always ready to hit the park, stomp in puddles , or to dig in the dirt after a run!

 
2). Pack up and make your way to the indoor gym basketball court on base.  Although running with a stroller is not an option at the base gym, it is easy to run laps around the basketball court and watch the kids play.  Avoiding the monotony of running laps around a basketball court can easily be done.  Try setting a timer for 5 minutes and running close-wise, take a 1-minute break, followed by 5 minutes running counter clock-wise.  Laps can even be broken up with a set a squats.  And let’s not forget about shuttle runs up and down the court…ask the kids to race with or against you!   The best part about running in the basketball gym is that the kids will want to join in too!
Left: Members of SW Charleston got caught in the rain during their Tuesday run!  Right: The following day the chapter switched gears and ran inside at the base gymnasium! 

​3). Not a fan of the basketball court?  Check out the parent-child area in the base gym.  Sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide which exercise-machine to use.  When I doubt, I usually opt for the rowing machine.  Begin with 5-10 minutes of a dynamic stretch.  For the main workout, try for a 3-5 minute warm-up on the rowing machine, followed by an interval row of 10 calories at a hard pace, 10 calories at a recovery pace for a total of 100 calories, and end with a 3-5 minute cool-down.  This same scheme can be used on almost any cardio machine.  

 
4). Find a covered picnic area and focus on strength training.  Usually one of the parks on base will have a covered picnic area or gazebo- sometimes local communities have these areas too!  Bring a box of chalk for the kids to use for drawing, or for making a hopscotch to burn some energy, all while you knock out some abs, pushups, squats, and don’t forget the burpees! 

 
5). Jump!  Take your kids to an indoor trampoline park…but instead of watching them from a crowded and uncomfortable bench, get a pass for yourself and jump away!  Your kids will love having you jump with them, and trust me from experience, if you dedicate yourself to unbroken jumping for an hour, your calves will be screaming the next day (5 minutes at a time is a good lead-in to this one)!
 
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Share your creativity, we’d love to hear what has worked for your and your little ones during a rainy week!  
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Wrapping up Community Outreach in 2022

1/25/2023

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​Organizing and taking part in community outreach initiatives is an important aspect of the Stroller Warriors® mission.  Along with running and fitness goals, Stroller Warrior chapters strive to support the local military and civilian communities through charitable events, donation drives, community clean-ups, and philanthropic engagements.


On top of the Stroller Warriors Global Outreach initiatives, several of our chapters organized outreach initiatives for numerous local causes:


Charleston:
The Stroller Warriors Charleston had the opportunity to host a resource table on two separate occasions—once at an MFLC informational event and another at a squadron family event hosted by the Logistics Readiness Squadron.  The leadership spoke about Stroller Warriors and its mission to over 300 military members, military spouses, and individuals from base supporting agencies. 
 
The chapter also organized several donation drives—collecting food items to assemble Thanksgiving meal baskets for Katie’s Krops, by making and packaging 100 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the Low Country Blessing Box Project, by collecting 25 toys for Toys for Tots, and by donating over 15 dozen cookies to the Charleston Spouses Club for Operation Cookie Drop. 
 
SW Charleston also presented at a local school’s STEM team explaining the biomechanics of running, and how a runner’s kinetic energy can be used to charge small devices.
 
 
Kaneohe Bay, Pearl Harbor and Schofield Barracks:
For the past several years, the SW chapters in Hawaii have collaborated and organized a silent auction benefitting Project Hawaii— a local nonprofit that provides services to over 1600 people annually across the Big Island of Hawaii, O’ahu, and Maui.  Items for the auction were donated by chapter members, friends of SW, and local businesses.   The auction was a smashing success that raised $1,589 for Project Hawaii. 
 
Stroller Warriors Kaneohe Bay continued keeping their beloved location clean with their monthly beach clean-up events at Fort Hase.  During the November and December holiday months, the chapter organized a week-long food donation drive for the Hawaii Food Bank and a toy collection for Toys for Tots—collecting 40 canned goods and 21 toy items.  
Left:  Piles of books collected by members for  SW Cherry point; Right: SW  Charleston members making lunches for the Low Country Blessing Box Project.  

Cherry Point:
At the end of the summer mini-miles celebration event, Stroller Warriors Cherry Point organized a book drive for Carteret Partnership for Children—a local community organization that provides free books for children and supplies doctor’s offices with free books for children.  Members donated 73 books for the cause!
Virginia Beach:
Stroller Warriors Virginia Beach organized an outreach event for We Finish Together— a nonprofit that collects donated medals and adds inspirational tags to them to each medal before delivering them to individuals in need of a reminder that we are not alone.  In total, the chapter donated 53 medals/creative tags for the organization.
 
In collaboration with November Project Virginia Beach, Team RWB Hampton Roads, and Run 757, 92 pounds of Halloween candy was donated to the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia. 
 
 
Yorktown:
In order to work with an early drop off date, Stroller Warriors Yorktown organized a December toy collection for Toys for Tots at each December workout.  Chapter members donated 25 items for Toys for Tots.  

Thank you Stroller Warriors for our commitment to putting service before self and building stronger communities!  Interested in joining?  Please visit our website or our social media page to find a Stroller Warriors chapter near you! 
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Questions about Stroller Warriors?  We've got some answers!

1/12/2023

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Many of our Stroller Warriors® members attend base-wide informational sessions and/or post about their respective Stroller Warriors chapters on the base social media pages— spreading the word about the fun activities and dynamic Stroller Warriors community.  Recently, volunteers from Stroller Warriors Charleston were invited to talk about Stroller Warriors during a monthly spouse’s coffee.  Attendees asked the following questions about Stroller Warriors, and we thought it would be helpful to share! 
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SW Charleston organized a community outreach event during a spouses coffee at the JB Charleston Weapons Station. Attendees learned about Stroller Warriors, then decorated and filled lunch bags for the Low Country Blessing Box Project.
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​1). Can my spouse and visiting family members/friends attend workouts and events with Stroller Warriors? 
 
Yes!  It is fantastic when spouses, family members, and friends attend workouts and other Stroller Warriors events.  It gives our loved ones an opportunity to experience what Stroller Warriors is all about! Just make sure they sign the waiver and photo release forms. 
 
2). What does a typical Stroller Warriors event look like? 
 
At each workout, the workout leader will begin with introductions, followed by announcements (future events taking place, charity outreach initiatives, meal trains for members currently in place, etc.).  The workout leader will explain the running portion of workout, which usually lasts anywhere between 25-45 minutes.  A quick core workout will take place shortly after everyone returns from the run.  Afterwards, members usually spend time together at the park or sometimes head out to grab lunch or coffee! Post workout time helps build community— it is a time to get to know new friends, learn about military life and the local area, and network! 
 
3). Can I attend events if I do not have children, or my children are no longer stroller age?
Absolutely— all are welcome! 
 
4). I want to run, but do not have a Stroller.  What should I do? 
 
Purchasing a jogging stroller can be expensive.  There are several options if you do not have a stroller…
  • Reach out on the chapter page to find out if anyone has an extra stroller to borrow.  Several chapters may offer a stroller loaner program, so be sure to ask the chapter coordinator. 
  • Many members have older kids in school, but still hang on to that double jogging stroller.  Reach out on the page and ask if anyone would be willing to bring their double stroller so that your child can ride along! 
  • Take turns running, especially if there are older kids! It is difficult to load up bikes into the car.  Tag team with friends— one person stays back at the park while the other heads out for a run, then switch!
5). I usually run with my dog.  Can my dog come to a Stroller Warriors event and run with me?
 
Yes, furry friends are welcome, but be sure they are on a leash.  There are a couple of Stroller Warriors blogs about running with dogs that you may find helpful:
 
https://www.strollerwarriors.com/blog/keeping-your-dog-cool-too
 
https://www.strollerwarriors.com/blog/running-with-your-furry-friends 
 
6). What other type of activities does Stroller Warriors organize other than running? 
First and foremost, Stroller Warriors is a running group; however, each chapter organizes various volunteer opportunities, social gatherings, mini warriors sessions, warrior nights out, coffee dates, book clubs, etc.  There truly is something for everyone! 
 
7). Is Stroller Warriors singular to my base?
Stroller Warriors is a global organization with over 40 active chapters, one of which is our virtual chapter, Stroller Warriors Elsewhere!  Please visit our website for a list of chapters:
https://www.strollerwarriors.com/chapters.html
 
8). I want to volunteer, but do not want to be a workout leader or coordinator.  Can I still volunteer with Stroller Warriors? 
 
Absolutely!  Chapter Coordinators are always looking for volunteers to aid with social media, organize social and community outreach events, arrange summer mini warriors sessions, manage the yearly running initiative, and much more!  

9). How much does it cost to join? 

Nothing!  Stroller Warriors is a FREE running club for military spouses and their families!
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If you're interested in Stroller Warriors, please reach out to a local chapter!!  Happy Running :)
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When Stroller Warriors Workouts make it hard for the kids to want to go back to school!

1/5/2023

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It had been a fun holiday break filled with Stroller Warrior events, time with family at home, cooking, baking, and hiking.  After 2 weeks off, everyone was back to school and/or work just a day or 2 after ringing in the New Year.  My children were excited to go back to school and to see their friends, but they also wished for more time so that they could attend more Stroller Warrior workouts with me.  Stroller Warriors played a part in their school breaks beginning in 2014 at Ramstein, and they still do!
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Their first week of school break started with Stroller Warriors— the kids crashing the tail end of the Stroller Warriors Charleston holiday gathering after I picked them up on their last day before break.  My youngest was thrilled to see her mini warrior friends as she proudly helped them up and down stairs and picnic table benches, while my older 2 grabbed some ornament crafts!  At our last Monday workout of the year, SW members watched my kids as they created sand angles at the playground and tossed “sand balls” at each other in lieu of snowballs.  In return, the kids watched and cheered as the adults chipped away at a “12 Days of Christmas” themed workout.  When the weather turned wet and the workout moved indoors to the base gym, the kids happily played basketball and enjoyed intermittently running a lap, or sprinting out a shuttle run.  Stroller Warrior friends didn’t think twice about letting my kids partake in a workout in the family room in the base gym—allowing my kids to rotate turns on the elliptical, stair stepper, and recumbent bike.  These were all happy holiday memories made before 2022’s end, thanks to Stroller Warriors!  
​On the drive to school, I asked my kids what they loved so much about Stroller Warriors.  Here are their responses:
 
  • “I get to be with my mom, and I can play with people [mentioning specific names].  I like to exercise.  I like to hug my mini warrior friends”.
 
  • “We can go to parks.  My favorite exercise to do at Stroller Warriors is jumping jacks and I like to run laps around the basketball court.  I miss being able to scooter with you [mom] when you run”.
 
  • “I like going to Stroller Warriors because it keeps me active when I am not at school.  I miss not being able to go all of the time because I miss out on going to all of the fun parks”. 
 
 
I’m delighted to share these Stroller Warrior moments with my kids, especially because I know as they get older these moments will be few and far between.  What do your children love most about Stroller Warriors?  
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Reflections of 2022 and our hope for the New Year!

12/29/2022

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Resiliency and strength are what comes to mind when reflecting upon Stroller Warriors® in 2022. 

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After two years of waiting and ever-changing health-protocol guidance, 2022 was the year that ALL our chapters were able to host in-person events for Stroller Warriors.  Running together during a road race, or as part of a Ragnar team, once again became normal occurrences.  Additionally, we accomplished numerous C25K sessions and celebratory graduation runs, members began staying longer after the workouts to connect with friends- old and new- while the little ones ran around the playground, and we resumed holiday gatherings with the Stroller Warriors family.  After the world paused for COVID-19, both our volunteers and members remained resilient, bringing back these types of moments in 2022 that make Stroller Warriors a resilient and dynamic community.    
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Members of SW Okinawa ran the USO Ryukya Relay in late spring 2022.
Virtually, Stroller Warriors continued to create strong connections.  Our 3rd annual Global Holiday Scavenger Hunt gave Stroller Warrior members a chance to connect virtually with running friends from earlier chapters— countless Stroller Warrior friends were delighted to see familiar Stroller Warrior faces running and keeping the community alive in an entertaining fashion…this year we had a record number of participants!  The Run the World campaign has been, and still is, proving to be a smashing success with our members recently running a cumulative mileage exceeding the span of the Pacific Ocean— connecting Stroller Warriors Oak Harbor to Stroller Warriors Yokosuka! 
 
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In 2022 Stroller Warriors proved that we could thrive.  Our hope for 2023 is to continue to run happy and enrich our friendships and military community by knowing the Stroller Warriors family is here— welcoming all with open arms.  Come and run with us! 
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2022 HQ Holiday Gift Guide

12/15/2022

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It’s the most RUNderful time of the year!  Are family members and friends wondering what to give you for Christmas?  No problem!  Stroller Warriors® HQ has a list of suggestions! 
 
Reading:
Read/learn about running tips, gear, or inspirational stories with a subscription to Runner’s World Magazine, or become food inspired with quick and healthy weeknight meals from Diane Walker:
  • Runner’s World Subscription
  • Danielle Walker's Healthy in a Hurry: Real Life. Real Food. Real Fast
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Mobility:
Runners with plantar fasciitis know the importance of stretching the foot before getting out of bed, prior to running, and continually throughout the day.  HQ has two recommendations to help relieve the discomfort from plantar fasciitis:
  • Plantar fasciitis night splint
  • Vive calf stretcher for both feet
​Most of us Stroller Warriors would love a massage after a long run; however, scheduling a massage during the week is sometimes impossible.  Here are 3 at-home massage device suggestions to add to your holiday wish list:
  • Back and Neck Massager from InvoSpa
  • Cincom Foot and Leg Massager
  • RENPHO Eye Massager with Heat​​
Nighttime Running Gear:
 
Visibility while running and/or biking during non-daylight hours is imperative for safety.  Add a NOX Gear vest to your holiday wish list for yourself, family members, and fury friends to stay bright, blinking, visible, and safe during non-daylight hours.  Additionally, bike lights by ACTIV Life provide great visibility while biking!
  • Nox Gear Tracer 2
  • NOX Gear Light Hound
  • Activ Life 2-Tire Pack LED Bike Wheel Lights
Running Accessories and Attire:
 
The colder season months are here and it is important to dress for the weather — layers of clothing, stocking hat, gloves, running jacket, but what about bottoms?  Enter BALEAF fleece lined leggings!  These have become a favorite of many Stroller Warriors members!
  • BALEAF Fleece Lined Leggings
 
An extra measure of self-defense protection is imperative when running solo.  A self-defense tool would be a great accessory to have when running solo, even if it offers even the slightest amount of added security. 
  • Running self-defense tools from Go Guarded
 
Phone, keys, and ID are items that stroller runners would typically place at the bottom of the jogging stroller.  How can runners stay hands-free when running stroller free?  The Flipbelt is a brilliant running accessory—worn around the waste and plenty of storage for the aforementioned items. 
  • Flipbelt
 
Many runners love running or walking while listening to podcasts or a favorite album, but they still need to hear the noises from the surrounding environment.  Both of the following options provide your favorite tunes and podcasts without completely blocking outside sounds.
  • Nox Gear 39g Running Speaker with Magnetic Clip
  • Shokz Open Ear Headphones
Skin Protection:
Sunscreen is important to apply before heading out for a run — for both runners and kids!   This sunblock is easy to apply— just spray and swipe! 
  • Kinesys Sunblock 
What would you add to the list?  Please share!  Cheers to running over the holidays and striding into the New Year!
 
Disclaimer:  Stroller Warriors® does not endorse any of the above products.  These are the personal views of Stroller Warriors members.  
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2021 Stroller Warriors by the Numbers

12/1/2022

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After a year of uncertainty, 2021 was the year the light started to shine again, and for our Stroller Warriors® community, it meant a long-anticipated return to in-person runs with our people.  The running world began resuming in-person events and our members were hungry to restart training and running races with friends!  

Throughout 2021, our Stroller Warriors members continually demonstrated their enduring dedication and resilient fortitude— eagerly organizing weekly in-person meetups and pivoting to virtual workouts if needed; creating chapter challenges to keep members engaged; bringing back the C25K sessions to unite members old and new, and; committing to local and military charity outreach by organizing events with no-contact porch pick-up options. 

Stroller Warriors is managed and operated by a committed all-volunteer force that strongly believes in the Stroller Warriors mission of creating happy and healthy military families through running.  Thank you to our volunteers and members for your selfless and endless efforts to make these 2021 Stroller Warriors by the numbers possible.

2021 Stroller Warriors by the Numbers:
1 Gift of a Thule stroller
4 B210K sessions
8 Gifts of BOB strollers
8 chapters offering a stroller loaner program
12 C2Crazy finishers
22 B210K graduates
41 C25K sessions
58 Meal trains organized for SW members
70 volunteer hours to local community organizations (not including SW volunteer hours)
71 Coordinators
93 items donated amongst Stroller Warriors members
159 Mini-mile participants
171 Workout Leaders
199 Mileage incentive participants
238 C25K graduates​
660 pairs of shoes collected and donated
731 active members
1,499 items donated to various charities
1,929 miles ran by SW mini warriors
$6,153.69 donated to various charities
79,252.31 incentive miles ran

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Left collage: SW members from around the global participating in the 2021 Boston Marathon!  Right collage: SW members participating in a Global Outreach event for K9 for Warriors.  
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​Stroller Warriors chapters supported the following organizations and causes through charitable donations, volunteer work, and/or dedication runs:

Alimanu Elementary School
American Cancer Society
Camp Peace and Hope
Carteret Partnership for Children
Chesapeake Preschool Initiative
CHEW
Cure SMA
Earth Day Plogging Run
Emmy’s Rustic Run
Fleet Feet
Foodbank of Southeast Virginia
Help Oki
Hope for the Warriors
K9 for Warriors
My Sister’s House
OCC
Operation Care and Comfort
Project Superhero
Purple Up for Military Children
REACH Program Hampton Roads
Retty, Set, Cure
Run for Steph
Runners Hawaii
Soldiers Angels
Soles for Souls
St. Stephen’s CARE Center
TAPS
Toys for Tots
USO
Veterans Transition Center
 
Stroller Warriors would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following groups and businesses—thank you for your support, thank you for believing in us, and thank you for helping the Stroller Warriors community flourish:
Coastal Carolina Designs
Danielle J from Ramé Events
First Landing State Park
FOCUS Yuma
Grounded Running
J+A Racing
Manhattan Running Company
MCCS Iwakuni Semper Fit
Pensacola Double Bridge 9k
PCS Grades
 Run with It
Seaside School Half Marathon

Thank you Stroller Warriors friends and fans for a successful 2021!  We look forward to logging many more miles with the Stroller Warriors community and beyond!  

Happy Running,
​Rose 
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Community Outreach Recap

11/17/2022

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One incredible mini warrior using some great marketing strategies at a base resource fair!
Organizing and participating in community outreach initiatives is an important aspect of the Stroller Warriors® mission.  Along with running and fitness goals, Stroller Warrior chapters strive to support the local military and civilian communities through charitable events, donation drives, community clean-ups, and philanthropic engagements.

During the summer months, many of our chapters continued to support their communities one charitable event at a time!
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Charleston:
The Stroller Warriors Charleston leadership spoke at a Girls Empowerment Camp at a local school.  The leadership shared the founding story of Stroller Warriors, the mission of the club- building happy and healthy military families through running, and how each chapter contributes to the mission.  The students also took part in a stretching session, then they helped Stroller Warriors Charleston pack over 30 snack bags for the Lowcountry Blessing Box Project. 
 
Kaneohe Bay
Members of SW Kaneohe Bay continue to keep the beaches in the local area clean by organizing beach clean-ups in July and August at Fort Hase Beach.  Beach clean-up events continue to be an on-going community outreach event! 
 
Jacksonville
Stroller Warriors Jacksonville hosted a dynamic community outreach event— while participating in a community clean-up event for Adopt a Spot, these Stroller Warriors also simultaneously integrated a hill-run!  SW leadership supplied trash bags and gloves for the members while they picked up litter along the course. 
 
Colorado Springs
Christie L., Coordinator of Stroller Warriors Colorado Springs, represented Stroller Warriors at a base resource fair.  The event was a great way to spread the word about Stroller Warriors and the incredible community shared by the club!  Her mini warrior was in attendance to help assist with networking!
 
Thank you to all of our Stroller Warrior members for your continued dedication to service— to the military community, local community, and beyond.  Keep up the brilliant work making positive impacts in the community! 

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Wobbly Wheel

11/10/2022

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​Why does the front wheel of my jogging stroller shimmy while I run?  This is a question often asked by both experienced and new stroller runners.  As a disclaimer, most jogging stroller companies suggest locking the front wheel of a jogging stroller when running for safety purposes; however, we all have our personal preferences.  There are a few points to consider when running with a stroller that will help prevent the front wheel from wobbling.
 
1). Pressure
The handlebar of the jogging stroller is not meant to offer support to the upper body while running.  On many occasions, I see stroller runners gripping the handle of the jogging stroller with both hands and slightly pressing down. Even the slightest application of pressure will lift the stroller’s front wheel off the ground and cause the front wheel to shake— this could cause the stroller to either tip, or it might force the runner to come to a complete stop to fix the wheel.  Every runner runs differently, especially when pushing a stroller; I personally prefer placing one hand on the stroller handle, using the other hand as a directional guide, and utilizing my body’s force and momentum to generate forward movement.  

​2). Hardware
Always check the hardware of the stroller for loose screws or parts.  Sometimes the culprit of a rickety front wheel is a loose screw.  During a past Stroller Warriors workout, one member had a shaky front wheel that eventually fell off mid-run!  The quick-release lever attaching the front wheel to the stroller was open and unlocked.  Many of us load our stroller in and out of the car for workouts as we are often distracted by kids or setting-up quickly to start the run on time— however, taking a few seconds to check the wheels can prevent a stroller accident caused by loose or faulty hardware.  

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Quick release lever on the front wheel of the BOB stroller. Make sure the lever is in the closed position.
​3). Rocky course
Trail running is my favorite type of running and I love taking my jogging stroller off-road!  When running on a trail, even with gravel, it is best to lock the wheel for more stability and to prevent swiveling caused by a rock, tiny pothole, or when catching a branch in the wheel. 
Hopefully, the above tips will aid with smoother stroller running!
 
Happy Running,
Rose 
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Chafing...it hurts!

11/3/2022

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Chafing…a problem that I have endured during all my long distance runs since I ran the Boston Marathon in 2012.  I never realized the chaffing during the race, but I definitely noticed it during my post-race shower which was a bit painful!  For the longest time, chafing always happened on the inside of my thighs and nothing helped—not body glide, nor Vaseline, deodorant, lanolin, etc.  In an effort to reduce chafing, I switched to wearing ¾ length running leggings for any long distant runs and races; this remedied the issue inner-thigh chafing.
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Fast forward 9 years and I am running the 2021 Boston Marathon.  It was a fabulous off-cycle autumn race— I ran strong and felt so great afterwards that I was able to walk all the way back to Charlestown with my family (Charlestown where I grew up in Boston, about 4 miles from the finish line).  I hopped in the shower after the race and there was an extreme burning sensation along my sports bra line under my chest.  I had some serious chafing!  I assumed the chafing was caused by the friction of my hydration vest shifting my sports bra back and forth under my chest, but learned soon enough after running 2 more long-distance races that the hydration vest was not the problem— it was my sports bra!  I quickly invested in a new type of sports bra, and voila— it was a success, no chaffing in that area during my last long distance running event.  
Above: post race chafe marker under my sports bra line.

​What options are available after chafing?  First, gently clean the area with soap and water.  There are plenty of over-the-counter chaffing gels or creams available— I use Summer’s Eve active chafe gel.  Aloe vera is also a wonderful choice that helps relieve pain from chafing.  Apply the ointment and allow the affected area breathe.  If chafing-symptoms do not heal after a few days, or if they get worse, it’s best to see a physician for additional options. 

Happy Running!
Rose 
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