Yup, we're looking at either a Bob or Thule running stroller. The running will continue.
The beauty of a Bob is that they sell well on the used market - I got quite a bit for mine used, making the total cost a lot less of a sting than the fairly high upfront price suggests. They're super durable, holy crap. I ran a LOT, on trails, on pavement, whatever, and it always cleaned up to like new. They're tough.
One thing to note is that you have to watch your hip position as it's tempting to lean far forward with the stroller. It took me a few outings, but I was able to keep my proper form and use the stroller - it just took some conscious work at first. When we were getting to the end of the time with the stroller, my daughter became a real motivator. She loved to go out, wanted me to go fast, and wanted longer runs. Then we switched to her biking with me running, unless on dirt trails.
The kid has enjoyed being fit and had been pretty motivated, even having her own gym membership through high school, but she thumbed her nose as running. But, this spring, one of her mentors mentioned that she uses trail running as a great way to keep cardio fit for climbing and for the off-ski-season. OH WELL GUESS WHAT? Running is suddenly awesome. "Dad send money for running shoes..."
