- Remember when I asked you to delurk and you came out of the shadows and linked to your blogs? I’ve been reading you mwahahahah! Well, ok, not all creepy-like. I’ve just turned the tables and have been lurking around quietly. And you guys! How come you didn’t tell me sooner about all your fabulous blogs? I needed some new reads and you delivered. I’m thinking of making a post just to highlight some of my new favorites. Stay tuned!
- We have a new addition to our family. His name is BOB.
If it were physically possible to make out with a jogging stroller, this would be the jogging stroller. I know, who am I? Getting all hot and bothered over a stroller. But this thing is a dream. Turns on a dime, can be pushed with basically one finger and O is the king of our town as he gets pushed along. I had never heard of the BOB before Owen was born, but apparently they are like, a THING around these parts. They are everywhere! Singles, doubles. We must pass at least two on our daily walks.
One woman stopped me the other day (pushing her double BOB) and asked if I had ever seen a higher concentration of them than in our town. Maybe it’s a New England thing? Like how NYC loves their Uppa strollers? Are BOBs big where you are?
Either way, give me a minute while I go stare longingly at him…
…Ok, I’m back.
- Crazy how life changes, eh? Just a year ago the thought of spending hundreds of dollars on a stroller (I KNOW) would have seemed ridiculous when I could spend it on something like shoes. Oh, shoes. I still love you. I’m sorry I’ve been cheating on you for adjustable suspension and breathable mesh.
Speaking of shoes, would anyone be interested if I offered up a pair for sale? They’re not heels, but adorably preppy Sperry Topsiders that I love so much, but no longer fit into. Pregnancy didn’t really seem to make my feet bigger, but it apparently did something in regards to this particular shoe, because they are too tight.
They’ve been worn MAYBE five times and are in perfect condition. I’d offer them up for less than I paid. Would that be weird? They don’t smell, I promise. And if someone buys them, I can buy a new pair that fits. Win!
- Now that I have this fancy jogger, I’m thinking about maybe, you know, jogging with it. I’m not a runner by any means so I would have to start reeeaaallly slow. Maybe even try the Couch to 5k thing? Maybe? But whatever I do, I need some new tunes to run jog walk briskly to. On your mark, get set, give me some songs!
- BOB is calling. Must go. Coming, darling!
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April 12, 2011 at 11:07 am
inspirationfiles
There is a DJ called Girl Talk that does THE BEST workout mash-ups–everything from Lady Gaga and Paul Simon to Jay Z and Beastie Boys. The music changes quickly and is great to keep you pumped up for an entire workout. And best of all, it’s FREE to download on iTunes!! I used to do crazy playlists, but now I just listen to his stuff. So great.
April 12, 2011 at 11:20 am
Jackie
Everyone in DC has a BOB. Literally, everyone. Okay, maybe just everyone in our neighborhood. But still, I had never heard of them either and now I am very familiar with them.
April 12, 2011 at 11:20 am
Stephanie
I’m delurking myself to say we LOVE our BOB too! Absolutely a dream stroller…. so glad it’s working for you too!
April 12, 2011 at 11:32 am
Ivy
I live on the Washington State/Idaho border. And everyone here has a BOB too. Especially at the Farmer’s Market.
April 12, 2011 at 11:47 am
itsybitsymama
Anything Lady Gaga…
And, I know you must think I’m a freak, but after I tweeted you about the mop yesterday, I busted it out AGAIN to clean our mud room. At 9:30PM last night. I opted to do this over sitting on my butt and watching TV! My husband thanks you
April 12, 2011 at 11:56 am
Meaghan
Oh! Oh! Are you lurking on my site? Because I just started the Couch to 5K app Get Running and it is awesome. Granted I’m still at the run 1 minute walk 1.5 minutes… but so far so good.
I’ve got a post with some tunage and a few people left me some songs to add http://thetwentiesroar.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/tunes-for-running/
I’ll expect a post on what songs you’re BOBing to so I can add more to my list! Horray for Spring!
April 12, 2011 at 11:57 am
Meaghan
Whoops! Apparently busted and signed in under my work blog… this is me for reals.
April 12, 2011 at 11:59 am
Sarah
Funny… as I was ‘running’ (dying) yesterday, I was listening to Vampire Weekend and the Killers and thinking… these songs actually MAKE me run. Specifically A-punk by Vampire Weekend and Spaceman by the Killers. I also love anything ridiculously club like. And… the Bob… is unreal! We just christened the double SUS. So sweet!
April 12, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Joy
I would totally buy your Top Siders off of you. I adore top siders/deck shoes/sperrys! What size are they?
Also, the BOB looks amazing. And, I’m single and childless.. so I have no reason for one!
April 12, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Sarah
I LOVE our BOB. I use it at least twice a day. That thing can go over EVERYTHING. Such a joy to use. My absolute number one baby product. My husband and I do not spend a lot of money on baby stuff, but this is the one product I would splurge on.
April 12, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Megan
I’m not a blogger (yet), but I do read yours often! I would totally buy your Sperry’s…what size?
April 12, 2011 at 12:41 pm
emily
LOVE LOVE LOVE BOB too!! Never heard of it until baby boy and now we are converted!:) (in Illinois) I started trying to jog with BOB and dog! and it handles great still! I don’t listen to ipod while running anymore, and I do miss it! Isn’t the warmer weather wonderful with baby. Day goes sooo much faster. Love your blog Molly
April 12, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Sarah S @RunningOnWords
I always listened to Bleed American and The Middle by Jimmy Eats World. I also would listen to some Black Sabbath when I was struggling to keep running because if Ozzy can sing for 5 minutes than I can run up that hill for 5 minutes. When I run alone these days I usually just flip on the radio out of laziness, though.
April 12, 2011 at 1:52 pm
Keri
A few of my favorite pop upbeat songs of the moment: Katy Perry’s ET w/ Kanye West, J.LO’s On the Floor w/ Pitbull and Kesha’s Blow.
April 12, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Molly P
Well, I have to admit that I might be the only Anti-BOB out there; and it isn’t because of the BOB itself, but because of the whole baby as brand/status thing that I notice going on- where Coach purses or Seven/Paige Jeans or anything with a hyped up logo for Mom got replaced by Bugaboo or BOB or an equally, but now baby-fied, luxury item. I’ve actually heard moms at my library lapsit talk about whether they are doing something wrong- have failed their children- by not providing the “best”- because they can only afford a Graco, not a BOB, or a Graco carseat, not a Britax; or because they can’t afford baby gymnastics, organic baby food, and so on and so on.
I do think some luxury items are worth their price, but not always. I see hundreds of BOBS around me, but rarely pushed by a person who is jogging. I’m sure the runners out there must love the stroller for good reason.
I hope I haven’t offended anyone though my opinion falls so far afield- it’s just a subject that I think about a lot, especially in the context of how it filters across the socio-economic divide.
April 12, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Molly
Well I’m not offended by it! I think you make good points. For us, it’s not a status thing. We take the baby over lots of terrain (town, beach, woods) and after trying out the BOB that our friends have, we were convinced. I’m still horrified at the cost. We actually scoured Craigslist for months, but the ones closest to us were still so far away.
It definitely is a luxury, though. Does he NEED it? No. Does it make life easier? Sure. Hopefully I can get my butt in gear and use it to its full potential!
April 12, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Kim
I have long told my husband that when the time comes, we will have a BOB. Glad to hear such a rave review.
April 12, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Andrea
I went from the single BOB to a double BOB (thankfully purchased on craigslist) I LOVE the BOB, and use it almost every day. I used to jog regularly with my single; it’s a little harder with the double, but I figure just pushinng the hulking thing has to count for something. As for music, I love Mumford and Sons and Katy Perry and of course, Lady Gaga when I really need to keep moving. (I love the Pandora app on my phone).
April 12, 2011 at 7:26 pm
Marie
I’m with you on the BOB. I balked at the price tag initially, but I knew it was going to have to handle some pretty tough terrain, namely, city sidewalks (sadly, that is not a joke!), and I wanted something with decent suspension since I was planning to put some, ahem, pretty precious cargo inside! After watching many tourists struggle over my city’s landscape with tiny little wheels (and watching their kids’ heads get jostled with every bump…), I decided to go for it, and I’ve never looked back!
April 12, 2011 at 8:25 pm
prettylittlereckless
Although I have no opinion on strollers, I recommend some new Britney and Kesha’s ‘Blow’ for songs. It’s what get’s me moving!
April 12, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Amber
My husband is a huge runner and we got our BOB because when our daughter was born he was smack dab in the middle of training for the Chicago Marathon. BOB’s aren’t huge where we are but they certainly are in IL (we are right on the WI/IL border) and while it certainly was pricey it is totally worth it. We didn’t spend a whole lot of money on baby stuff in general but the BOB was our one splurge!
April 12, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Rebecca
Pretty much everyone around here (in NJ) has the BOB too. I have the Baby Trend Expedition jogging stroller. I love it and its a bit more affordable than the BOB.
April 12, 2011 at 10:51 pm
lpod
Love the BOB. In Seattle, there are many great parks that are a little “off road,” making the BOB a perfect fit for our lifestyle. I love to wear my baby, but it gets tiresome on a 5-6mile walk/hike! You do see them everywhere, but I don’t enjoy pushing it in the city as much as I do on the trails/parks. The spaces are just too small for the big beast we call BOB. We have a little lightweight stroller for city errands.
I go old school for music. Rage Against the Machine (angry running). Some of Pearl Jam from the 90s. Life is a Highway. Some of JT’s Future Sex/Love Sounds. The Killers. Pink. Kelly Clarkson. (in tiny embarrassed font) Fergie? Ok. I’m done. We’re just getting destructive here.
April 12, 2011 at 11:36 pm
JustShootingtheBreeze
What size are the Sperry’s? I’ve been living and sailing in CT for a year now and somehow still don’t own a pair. Would be happy to give yours a good home!
April 13, 2011 at 12:20 am
Bailie Marie
Mika is super awesome, ok I do not workout but I think his music would be good for it!
April 15, 2011 at 1:31 pm
carharttsandcoachbags
I know nothing about the BOB but you KNOW I would love to buy those shoes from you (which Sperry’s are they) but I’ve got that whole, “can’t buy shoes for a year” thing going for me.
And I highly recommend the C25K. Unfortunately, I’m slipping off the wagon and need to jump back on before I start getting dragged behind it. Damn motivation… it must be around here somewhere!
April 21, 2011 at 3:58 am
endyluo2026
Prams very good…
April 21, 2011 at 10:01 am
Anna Sawin
I had the same relationship with a single Zooper when will was a newb. I still ue it with Henry, too.
I also adore my red Mountain Buggy Duo, and although my boys are 4 and 6, they aren’t done with it–I’ll still use it this summer for walks to the beach. Plus, I got it for $20 used 5 years ago. Best purchase ever!