.....as a "self Kiiking" proposal , with a mass spring system mounted on a pendulum.
Take a look at : https://youtu.be/TWbcsEDrmFE
.....then at : https://youtu.be/z6_NRNw88Jw
Al_ex
The guy on the swing is pushing forward and backwards
not just up and down.
The spring thing might run longer if you put the spring
underneath the weight. (at least that's what my mind is telling me)