The community suggests approaching stroller running as a practice focused on perceived exertion rather than pure performance, prioritizing gradual progression to adapt to changes in posture and using comfort strategies (snacks, flat routes) to facilitate the child's acceptance.

noli's read

The idea that stroller running alters body mechanics is supported by observational studies (e.g., University of Wisconsin-Madison study) indicating a reduction in stride length and an increase in muscle activation, which explains the unusual hip soreness reported by runners. The approach of prioritizing effort (heart rate) over speed is consistent with exercise physiology, as the added resistance of the stroller makes standard target paces less representative of the actual workload. Whether to use one hand versus two hands to push is a subject of practical discussion without rigorous clinical evidence, although alternating is often recommended by practitioners to limit postural imbalances. The assertion that slow progression allows for better physical tolerance is common sense in injury prevention, though not specific to strollers. The community strongly converges toward a pragmatic and adaptive view, where the child's well-being and adjustment to mechanical constraints take precedence over chronometric goals.

the sources

1. 1r/AdvancedRunning