Anybody jog with a rolator?

[erash]

shopping with the grocery cart and I had this idea that maybe I could jog with a rolator. Anyone tried it?

[jimeka]

Are they stable enough?

[erash]

jimeka idk

Although I saw that someone with MS was using a jogging stroller (sans the baby). I'm unsure whether I'm coordinated enough to use either. I may need to just give it a try to find out ⚠️🚼

[Iona60 in reply to erash]

I would try the stroller as they are made for jogging. You may want to weight the seat down with a pretend baby. 10lb-20 bag of something?

[erash in reply to Iona60]

I just have to find somebody with a baby stroller because I want to check it out before purchasing. But good idea weighing it down

[Iona60 in reply to erash]

You can also try an exercise consignment shop. There used to be one in my town called, play it again sports. Maybe it's a chain.

[bxrmom in reply to Iona60]

I think it's a chain because I believe we have one here in town here in MI.

[Iona60 in reply to erash]

Or a kids consignment store. My husband said you need a 20 lb weight, and a bag of play sand would do.

[jimeka in reply to erash]

Give it a go, but go steady. Keep us posted, photos please. 🏃🏿‍♀️

[Royjr]

You have to be extra careful of the rollator flipping backwards. Because the three wheels are close together, it’s a little unstable compared to the jogging stroller.

[SueAB]

erash, Go for it, but go slowly and be careful until you get the feel of it!

[erash in reply to SueAB]

SueAB have you tried this? If so, how did it work out?

[SueAB in reply to erash]

No, erash, I cannot try jogging - I consider myself lucky to make it home from a walk around the block!

[greaterexp]

I would wonder about hitting a bump on the sidewalk. Would the rollator absorb some shock, or would it bump around? I guess you could just go slowly and see what happens. I'm afraid I'd land on my face!

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador]

That would be interesting to see, but I would sure worry about the "falling" hazard if the rollator got too far ahead of the person. We have a little lady in our neighborhood that walks incredibly fast around the block a couple of times a day. She's faster than me when I'm just using a cane!

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador]

I would think the stroller would be more stable. And you could sit in it if you got tired. 😀

[Linda3579]

Hi erash, our high school has a rubber track. I wonder if you have anything like that close by. That could be a safe place to try out a stroller. It’s such an admirable goal!! Please keep us posted. And BE CAREFUL! Linda