2 double jogger questions: Best for running and how young?

[DeChRi]

I am almost 29w prgnant with my 3rd. I am running with a single jogger and my toddler now, but we need a double jogger for after baby. We are looking at the BOB Revolution, but I don't want to over buy. I am not a long distance running...just run to supplement a power lifting habit. I usually do about 3 miles, maybe 3-4x week. This is either on the street or a pretty smooth side walk. No off-roading here. I also plan on jogging smooth surfaces before baby is 6 months, with some extra padding, etc. My ped is a running and was telling me how she ran when her kids were about 2-3 months old, but padded and cushioned them a certain way and only ran on totaly smooth surfaces. So I need a stroller with super shock absorbers too. We are reading to go with the BOB, HOWEVER, if there is a suitable stroller, given that I will not be hitting massive milage with it, that is less money, I am all for it.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[425lisamarie]

Look in to a used Bob? If you were in the NW I have one. They really are very nice. I have a single and a double Bob and think they are worth the money

[Eaglevoice]

I bought a used Bob Sport Utility and I love it. Though, now that I live in southern california, I tend to take it to Disneyland a lot (we live 15 minutes away) and I wish I would have gotten the revolution instead. The Sport utility has a fixed front wheel, which is great when I'm running, but a pain when I'm walking, especially with larger children. I tried a few different brands of joggers before I purchased my Bob, I was lucky, because I had several friends at the time who all had different joggers. The Bob was, hands down, the easiest to maneuver, and the shock absorbers are great!

[chrstene]

Just another vote for the Bob Revolution Duallie. My running habit is about the same as yours and I was really hesitant about the cost. But I LOVE it, and now that I've used my Bob...I plan to get rid of my old cheap single jogger. I don't think I'd ever want to run with it again! Looks like when DD is older and I only need a single, I will be getting another BOB. You'll love it !

Hope that helps !

[tjsmama]

Do you bike at all? If so, I'd really recommend a Chariot. I love mine. It's completely encloseable, which makes it more useable in crappy weather, and keeps kiddos from chucking stuff out. They have an infant sling that I personally haven't used, but several friends have, and I would feel pretty comfortable using that on paved, smooth paths from maybe 6 weeks or so on.