Virb and running

I'm not the running/cycling kind but you could try mounting it on a cyclers helmet.
Not pretty but it might work.
If you want a really light camera, try the Roadhawk Ride.
Disadvantages are that the RHR has only one mode: Loop record video until SD is full, resolution 1080x720, format .MOV (so you have to convert it most of the time), clip size 5min, clips have and overlap of about 10 frames. The internal battery only last 90min (maximum). No way of having a spare battery except for an external power source. No view finder just a status LED. No GPS. No remote. No way to record information of external sensors.
Advantage: Oldest 5min clip is to be overwritten first. Weight with it rear cap fitted, about 50grams. Dimensions: round 25mm long 85mm (with rear cap).

I have tried contour roam and a gopro on head strap and they are ok enough for running.
Best for running so far i have tried is the camsports coach glasses but build quality on those are terrible and they break extremely fast.

But Virb is the only one i know of that offers a easy way to add those overlays that is the only reason i own one and would really like to find a way to use it.

Maybe a well vented and superlight bandy or hockey helmet or something like that and strap on a camera holder.
Head bob i much less than body bob when running.


Maybe even garmin can software create a running mode for it that have much more agressive anti bob feature.

I tried a little mod on a headstrap only adding a rubberband and using some of the mounts that comes in virb box.

The bob is not bad at all but i can feel the weight on my head :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6xOWdOGnq0&feature=youtu.be


But whats up with the speedometer.
I have not seen fluktations in readings like that since early firmware in a fr305. :-)

Garmin makes a shoulder mount, kind of like the GoPro chesty, but the camera's perched like a parrot on your shoulder. That might work for running.

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/shop-by-accessories/mounts/shoulder-harness-mount-virb-/prod119606.html

Go to DC Rainmakers Review page and he has some videos of him running (Scroll down quite a way) with the Shoulder Mount. Suffice to say, its not great, and most likely won't ever be due to the nature of how the body moves while running.

Dex.

Yea.

I took a look at DC Rainmakers shoulder mount test.
It makes complet useless videos :-/

Here is how rubberband modded to make steady jogging videoes.


It kinda makes the camera rest on top of my head and no bob other than natural head bob will be there.

I used the Virb for a snowy 7.45 mile trail race yesterday, using the head strap mount, and I am satisfied with the output.

Now if I can ever get it to export successfully, I will link it here.

I will say that I feel your results with the head strap mount will depend on the efficiency of your stride. I run minimalist and I feel that I have very little up/down motion in my stride. Obviously, the more you have, the worse your video will be. It's probably going to be hard to tell without trying it.

Here's the video from my trail race. I used the Garmin Head Strap mount, no modifications to it. I would say I'm happy with the output, especially with the snow and sometimes tricky footing. It's definitely something I will use in the future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vux7h68ZSQk

yea..it looked good. :-)
You have this microscopic bob each time you land a bit hard but it is for shure not destroying the video.