Ever video’d your (favourite) run?

[Ian5K]

This might be a bit left field but has anyone tried to video their regular run?

I watch some of the youtube channels where they run along with selfie poles. I’m not into selfies but on the last run I did, I had an idea it would be nice to record it with a bit of commentary, like a vlog piece, but unscripted off the cuff, maybe expressing the trepidation for an upcoming EG (a hill), or checking my pace, or getting my breathing back in its box.

I googled “gopro” cams and I can’t justify paying for one of those - probably not even the stick! So I stood up in the living room and recorded a bit on my phone while running on the spot. The playback wasn’t as bad as I’d imagined; a little in and out of focus at times, as it was adjusting itself to the movement but the image was clear enough for amateur grade. Outside might be different, because of the viewing distances. And I’d have to find something to hold it with - don’t fancy holding it in my hand - but I may see how it goes.

It might be interesting to see where others go to on their run too. Just wondering here if anyone has tried it already, or thought about it.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

There are some people who run a parkrun with a video, all the parkruns in Scotland are on a video by a runner.

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10]

I haven't - but does remind me of a suggestion I saw on the Running Channel - that you get someone else to video you running past them so you can check your posture and gait.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

I don’t recommend that! I never realised parts of me moved so far from their proper place while i run, sports bra shopping followed 😂

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Being 3 stone overweight I'm trying hard to slim down my chest. 🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

It’ll happen

[nowster Graduate10]

Hmm. I could possibly poke the camera lens of my phone above my belt and record a short run that way. I must try it sometime.

[Ian5K Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Belt? Now I’m trying to picture that, with a big brass buckle! Or like Batman’s. 😁I’m thinking bodycams now, like the copper’s carry. I wonder how much they are.

[H4CS Graduate10]

I use my phone to record my dog sometimes (he runs on two back legs sometimes) all you can hear is my breathing 🤣 give it a go!

[Ian5K Graduate10 in reply to H4CS]

Ooh, is your dog on Strava? What’s his PR for 5k? 😀

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

I have considered it. Hubby has a variety of gopro cameras and chest mounts etc....

But, he used to record our motorcycle rides years ago and somehow it put me right off biking, although this didn't happen with cycling it makes me wary so I just make do with photos. On some runs I have taken 50+ 🤣

[Ian5K Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Ah, with gopros, then you’re set up for it! I never take photos while running but I have taken photos where I’ve run sometime afterwards.

[roseabi]

It would be nice to see some videos of people's runs, but please consider your personal safety when revealing online where you run!

[Ian5K Graduate10 in reply to roseabi]

That’s good advice!

[John_W Graduate10 in reply to roseabi]

I'm convinced there's an opportunity for someone to do a proper "How To" series for C25K.

The ones out there are woeful IMO.

[roseabi in reply to John_W]

Is that you volunteering? 😊

[Jericho2332 Graduate10]

Just the sound of me panting would be worth the price of admission alone 🤣

[Ian5K Graduate10 in reply to Jericho2332]

😁

I’ve thought that one through - I’m going to hire Sir Mo to do an actor’s voice over.

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to Ian5K]

If we can get Stephen Fry or Morgan Freeman to narrate my runs then I'm in for sure 👍🏻🤣

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Jericho2332]

Did it sound like Darth Vader breathing?

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

I think it could be fun but I suspect I’d probably fall over!🤣 I remember getting my phone out mid-run on a snowy trail to take a photo last winter….I accidentally hit “video” and then slipped over faffing about trying to change it back to “photo”! So I basically videoed myself falling over, which caused much amusement to my family when I showed it to them on return!!🤣🤣😳

[Ian5K Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

isn’t there a TV show which pays you £200 for sending in one of those? 🤩

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Ian5K]

🤣🤣🤣…😳!

[CBDB Graduate10]

I know the V1 phone holder vest has been used for holding the phone while it films the run. It has a clear front window, and if you invert the whole vest, the clear window is where the cameras on the phones are. Voila!

[Ian5K Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Those look the business. There’s a version on Amazon for £23. There’s also one for 8 quid but it looks a bit rubbish - too floppy, I suspect.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Ian5K]

The Freetrain V1 is great, I find . ( my thoughts on these healthunlocked.com/bridgeto... )

So if there is a real one for 8 quid, it’s a bargain.

Only negative thing I’d that it doesn’t hold water.