I recently added a new "First" to my running accomplishments; running with a baby stroller. All you dads (and mom's) cought in the dillema between kids and PT take heed: running with a baby carriage is not so bad and infants (at least mine) love it.

Like many Operators, I am away from my family more than I would like. The TDYs, deployments and just daily work schedule keep you out of the house a lot. Since having a baby 5 months ago, I have really begun to notice this fact. Some things you can't change but others you just try to get more efficient at. One of the things I try to do is combine PT with quality time. Until now, all I could do was put him in a swing or a walker and talk to him during cals. (Well, he thinks I'm talking to him when all I'm really doing is counting reps-you can play a pretty mean game of peak a boo doing sit ups).
I have been toying with the idea of buying a running stoller for some time because my kid really likes it when we walk him around the neighborhood. I also wanted to run and still not be away from my kid. The running stroller seemed to be the answer. Yesterday, I bought one and my initial impressions are highly favorable. Here is my review.

The Schwinn SC-100R is a single place (twin model is available) tricycle type running stroller with the following standard features:
quick release inflatable wheels
low friction axles
light weight folding aluminum frame
washable nylon fabric seat, cabin and accessories
adjustable 5 point seat harness
clear weather shield window
nylon cargo box (for outings, not runs)
nylon carry bag (more for outings)
cup holder and glove box (handy wipes holder)
bicylce type hand break
locking parking breaks
nylon safety strap
COST $119

I bought my SC-100 at a local sporting goods store for $119. That's not a bad deal since the weather shield, cargo box, cup holder, and cargo bag are 10-20 dollar accessories, though the weather shield is the only one you really need for running. The rest are more for walking or daily outings.
Assembly was very easy, requiring only a Phillips Screw Driver (two screws for the front fender), taking only 10 minutes. The instructions were clearly written and accompanies by small but useful photos. Getting the stroller out of the box took longer than the actual assembly. The tires were not inflated so I did have to run down to the gas station to pump them up-if you have a bicyle tire pump you can spare yourself the trip.

Upon placing my child in the seat, I noticed that the two shoulder straps were a little narrow and also widely spaced. They fit my kid, but not comfortably. I recommend buying some of the soft nylon belt covers designed for car seats; they are more softer and widen the belts for better grip.
My next impression was that the sun shield needed to be adjustable so as to cover the front of the stroller more. The roads I run on are primarily east to west so the sun was right in the baby's face on the way out and I couldn't adjust the stroller to compensate. If the sun shield was either longer or pivoted on it's lower axis, this problem could be resolved. The kid pulled his hat down over his eyes and eventually took a nap so I guess it all worked out.

The SC-100 glides along due to it's low friction wheels and light weight. The rear wheels are spaced widely apart so as not to interrupt your stride. The push bar reaches back far enough so that you have no fear of stepping on the rear of the stroller. The stroller is so well balanced that you can easily push it with one hand and make micro adjustments in your course or even turn it on a dime effortlessly. The weight of baby and stroller is hardly noticeable on flat roads but the steeper the slope, the more you will feel it. I did not find any need to use the hand break, though I did test the safety strap (nylon wrist thong linked to strller handle) with no problems. I even ran hands free with nothing connecting me to the stroller except the safety strap. The stroller rolled along just fine and I am cofortable saying that if I lost my grip on the stroller, the safety strap would prevent diaster.
I recommend trying the SC-100R or similar equipment on easy days where you are looking more for a sustained heart rate. It will slow you down about a minute per mile and force you to take slightly shorter strides. Done a couple days per week, I see no long term adverse affects on your running. It will also teach you to pay more attention to your stride on uphills and downhills; probably a good thing.

In case you are wondering why this isn't under the equipment and gear section, I couldn't add a new post there (icon was de-activated for some reason, so I went with the next best thing.