Plasticine animation example

One of the most recognisable plasticine animations which had its own TV series, is morph.

With the 'hurdle's animation in mind, i am ideally looking for a run & jump cycle that will loop easily. As an alternative to the previous 'pipe-cleaners' idea, I am looking at the possibility of using plasticine.
The first part of this video demonstrates a run & jump cycle which gives a good indication of how the figure would need to be moved in each frame in order to create a realistic movement.