Topic: Looking for Olympic Trials coverage (Read 11475 times)

Ryan · « **on:** November 03, 2007, 06:26:13 AM »

Find the live video for free here.

If anyone has trouble with the video, give me a shout out on this thread and I'll do my best to give a play by play. If I don't hear from anyone, I'll assume anyone interested found the video and is watching there.

Double · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:04:06 AM »

I can't get the video up.

DD

Ryan · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:05:48 AM »

I had some trouble with it but got it up about the time they got to the 2 mile mark.

No big news right now, one guy is out on front, a non-contender. All the favorites are in a large chase pack shortly behind the leader. Pace started slow but mile 4 for the chase pack was 5:00 and mile 5 was 5:03. The pace is getting to where it's supposed to be.

Ryan · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:09:15 AM »

The pack is about to overtake the leader and the real race is about to start. So far, no sign of the loss of any favorites.

Leader just passed 10k in 32:22 with the leaders of the chase pack 3 seconds back.

Ryan · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:10:01 AM »

Leader is Michael Wardian (sp?), about to be swallowed up.

Ryan · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:11:52 AM »

Fasil Bizuneh has taken the lead. Just a step or two at the moment.

Ryan · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:13:11 AM »

Mile 6, 4:56. Mile 7, 5:13.

Ryan · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:14:40 AM »

Brian Sell taking the pace for a bit, not making a break but trying to make the pace honest.

Ryan · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:16:32 AM »

Abdi, Ritz, Sell, then the pack.

Double · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:17:50 AM »

Wardian, I've ran with him. He used to do 100ks. Is it windy out there?

Ryan · « **Reply #10 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:18:44 AM »

Looks like a 4:56 for mile 8.

Ryan · « **Reply #11 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:19:13 AM »

I don't see much wind in the trees but they were talking about some strong winds, even beach erosion warnings nearby.

Ryan · « **Reply #12 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:19:38 AM »

A bit of a break here. Abdi, Ritz, Hall, Meb.

Ryan · « **Reply #13 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:20:10 AM »

Bizuneh also.

Ryan · « **Reply #14 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:21:12 AM »

For the record, as the announcers pointed out, Wardian didn't go out and flame out. He went out at 5:15 pace, his race pace, and it just happened that nobody went with him or faster.

Ryan · « **Reply #15 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:21:53 AM »

Looks like Browne wants to get with the lead pack. Looking for help from the likes of Rohatinsky but not getting any yet.

Ryan · « **Reply #16 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:23:41 AM »

Browne is closing the gap. Hall, Ritz, Abdi, Meb, Browne just behind. Fasil Bizuneh has fallen off.

Reports are that the wind is picking up on the course.

Ryan · « **Reply #17 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:27:14 AM »

Just passed 50 minutes race time, Meb and Hall taking the pace.

Ryan · « **Reply #18 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:28:02 AM »

Looks like this might turn into a 5 man race early on. Reports are the chase pack is 100 meters back. Just reported a 4:44 mile.

Ryan · « **Reply #19 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:28:58 AM »

Josh Cox is breaking from the chase pack but he has a lot of ground to make up.

Double · « **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:30:00 AM »

4:44 must have been a tail wind

Ryan · « **Reply #21 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:32:33 AM »

Looks like Culpepper is dragging the chase pack out, hoping to gain some ground on the leaders.

4:44 could have also been downhill. This is in Central Park, a rolling course.

Ryan · « **Reply #22 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:33:01 AM »

Looks like 4:55 for mile 11.

Ryan · « **Reply #23 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:33:49 AM »

Khannouchi has now broken a bit from the pack. Chasing down Cox at the moment.

Ryan · « **Reply #24 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:34:08 AM »

Khannouchi moving past Cox and chasing down the lead pack.

Ryan · « **Reply #25 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:34:31 AM »

Cox is falling back into the pack.

Ryan · « **Reply #26 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:35:20 AM »

Khannouchi 15 seconds back from the lead pack.

Ryan · « **Reply #27 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:37:07 AM »

The wind is becoming a factor. Passed an hour with Khannouchi chasing down the lead pack of Abdi, Hall, Browne, Ritz, Meb.

Ryan · « **Reply #28 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:38:23 AM »

4:59 for mile 12, just over 1:01.

If the wind is becoming a factor, it might make it hard for KK or for anyone else to bridge the gap.

Ryan · « **Reply #29 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:39:20 AM »

KK is 19 seconds back. Losing ground.

Ryan · « **Reply #30 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:40:53 AM »

Browne is losing contact with the lead pack. Might be turning into a race of 4.

Double · « **Reply #31 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:42:09 AM »

Maybe the bigger people will have an advantage in this wind? Are they taking turns drafting or is it a free for all?

Ryan · « **Reply #32 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:43:00 AM »

Correction: Browne brought it back in but he does seem to be struggling more than the rest

4:46 mile 13, mid-1:05 for somewhere around 2:11 pace.

Ryan · « **Reply #33 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:43:39 AM »

It's pretty much a free for all. Hall seems to be controlling the pace, I have seen very little of Meb. This could be Meb's race, he's really sitting back and letting the other guys do the work.

Ryan · « **Reply #34 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:44:24 AM »

I'd worry about Hall with how much he's been leading.

Halfway in 1:06:20.

Ryan · « **Reply #35 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:44:45 AM »

Khannouchi is working hard but seems to be losing ground.

Double · « **Reply #36 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:45:38 AM »

No TV coverage, but at least American Snowmobiler is on.

Ryan · « **Reply #37 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:46:41 AM »

Ritz in the lead now, Meb has been sitting 2nd-4th pretty much the whole way.

LOL, snowmobiles are more fun, aren't they?

Ryan · « **Reply #38 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:47:50 AM »

Mile 14, 4:53. Meb is side by side with Ritz.

Ryan · « **Reply #39 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:49:08 AM »

Sell is making a break and has help with Jason Lehmkuhle but is 37 seconds back.

Ryan · « **Reply #40 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:49:38 AM »

Pretty cool, the crowd chanting "Brian Sell! Brian Sell!"

Ryan · « **Reply #41 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:50:25 AM »

Hall back to the lead yet again. He's going to burn himself out if he keeps taking the lead.

Ryan · « **Reply #42 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:51:52 AM »

Hall and Ritz up front, the veterans letting the young guys do the work. KK reportedly about 25 seconds back.

Ryan · « **Reply #43 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:52:15 AM »

Mile 15 4:53, at about 1:15:30.

Ryan · « **Reply #44 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:53:51 AM »

Abdi now taking the lead.

Ryan · « **Reply #45 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:54:50 AM »

At 25k, Browne actually came back and has taken the lead.

Ryan · « **Reply #46 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:56:15 AM »

Browne is that big guy who, as you stated, may be able to handle the wind. And he's not been taking much of the wind yet, sitting in the back of the lead pack.

Ryan · « **Reply #47 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:57:24 AM »

As they come through the finish area, you can see KK has made up some ground. He is back in the race.

Ryan · « **Reply #48 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:57:41 AM »

Mile 16, 4:59.

Ryan · « **Reply #49 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:58:56 AM »

Browne is back to the back of the lead pack and Hall is back to the front.

Culpepper has dropped out.

Ryan · « **Reply #50 on:** November 03, 2007, 07:59:53 AM »

Khannouchi is looking good. You can see him in the back when they show the lead pack.

Ryan · « **Reply #51 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:00:18 AM »

Browne is falling off the back again.

Ryan · « **Reply #52 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:00:58 AM »

Ryan Hall is making a move.

Double · « **Reply #53 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:01:26 AM »

How many guys are up towards the front in total?

Ryan · « **Reply #54 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:01:54 AM »

He's built up a few steps on Meb and Ritz is just behind Meb. Abdi has dropped behind Browne.

Ryan · « **Reply #55 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:02:33 AM »

Hall has built up a bit of a gap, a pack of 4 just behind, then KK behind the pack. Somewhere back there but possibly a bit too far back is Sell.

Ryan · « **Reply #56 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:03:11 AM »

This is Hall's big move. He's building a good gap here.

Ryan · « **Reply #57 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:03:50 AM »

Ritz chasing down Hall, Browne back in it in third, then Meb, Abdi.

Ryan · « **Reply #58 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:04:12 AM »

It looks like Meb just passed Browne.

Ryan · « **Reply #59 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:04:42 AM »

Hall by 11 seconds over Ritz.

Ryan · « **Reply #60 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:05:27 AM »

Abdi has been dropped. It's a 4 man race at the moment. The key battle is Meb/Browne for third.

Ryan · « **Reply #61 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:06:13 AM »

Meb is making a move on Browne for third.

Ryan · « **Reply #62 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:07:14 AM »

Hall just dropped a 4:32 mile!

GTF · « **Reply #63 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:07:37 AM »

These commentators are inane.

Ryan · « **Reply #64 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:08:09 AM »

Browne just won't go away, just passed Meb back for third.

Ryan · « **Reply #65 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:08:33 AM »

Yeah, I'm listening as much for the names because it was hard to see who the guys were, though it's clear now.

Ryan · « **Reply #66 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:09:37 AM »

Ritz is 20 seconds back (I'm also listening for the splits).

Ryan · « **Reply #67 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:10:02 AM »

Browne has put a gap on Meb.

GTF · « **Reply #68 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:12:25 AM »

Abdi DNF

Ryan · « **Reply #69 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:12:40 AM »

Abdi has dropped out.

Ryan · « **Reply #70 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:13:05 AM »

Last mile 4:41.

Ryan · « **Reply #71 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:13:18 AM »

Hall has a 27 second lead.

Double · « **Reply #72 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:15:41 AM »

What mile are they at?

Ryan · « **Reply #73 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:16:24 AM »

Looks like a 4:34 for mile 20.

Ryan · « **Reply #74 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:16:49 AM »

Hall has 26 seconds on Ritz.

GTF · « **Reply #75 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:17:33 AM »

Mile 20

Ryan · « **Reply #76 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:18:35 AM »

Browne had to stop.

GTF · « **Reply #77 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:18:41 AM »

Browne cramping in the calf, stopped momentarily to stretch.

Ryan · « **Reply #78 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:18:57 AM »

Cramping. Took a moment to stretch.

GTF · « **Reply #79 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:19:06 AM »

Doing it again.

GTF · « **Reply #80 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:20:00 AM »

Sell in 4th, :25 behind Browne!

Ryan · « **Reply #81 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:21:27 AM »

GTF, did you see a mile 21 split?

Ryan · « **Reply #82 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:21:50 AM »

There it is, 4:40.

GTF · « **Reply #83 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:22:05 AM »

Sorry, no. Sell has closed to :15 behind Browne.

Ryan · « **Reply #84 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:22:53 AM »

Sell 12 seconds back.

GTF · « **Reply #85 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:23:17 AM »

Gotta wonder if Hall will crash running like that on this course. KK & Meb in 4th & 5th, together.

Ryan · « **Reply #86 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:23:42 AM »

Meb and KK are side by side for 5th and 6th.

GTF · « **Reply #87 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:24:04 AM »

62" lead for Hall.

Ryan · « **Reply #88 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:24:16 AM »

I've been wondering about Hall but man, he looks good. Still, gotta wonder if it's going to hit him.

GTF · « **Reply #89 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:26:11 AM »

He is still really cranking, was that 4:48? Passed his bottle.

Ryan · « **Reply #90 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:26:26 AM »

Sell 10 seconds back.

Ryan · « **Reply #91 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:26:46 AM »

My take right now, Hall, Ritz, Sell.

Ryan · « **Reply #92 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:27:09 AM »

Looks like a 4:51 for 22, having some trouble reading the split graphic.

Ryan · « **Reply #93 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:27:26 AM »

Sell is about to pass Browne.

GTF · « **Reply #94 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:27:34 AM »

Sell overtaking a gimping Browne.

Ryan · « **Reply #95 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:28:32 AM »

Sell taking third. I wouldn't be surprised if Browne drops out soon.

GTF · « **Reply #96 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:29:55 AM »

Well, Browne could still make a good chunk of change to finish.

Ryan · « **Reply #97 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:30:06 AM »

At 35k, Hall leading by 1:07.

GTF · « **Reply #98 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:30:22 AM »

Sub-2:10 pace for Hall.

Ryan · « **Reply #99 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:30:43 AM »

Mile 23, 4:42.

Ryan · « **Reply #100 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:31:22 AM »

It wouldn't seem impossible for Sell to take second with a strong finish.

GTF · « **Reply #101 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:31:36 AM »

Sell looks GREAT!

GTF · « **Reply #102 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:32:49 AM »

Hall is so relaxed, just rolling.

Ryan · « **Reply #103 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:33:03 AM »

So does Hall, that's incredible for him.

GTF · « **Reply #104 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:33:13 AM »

Ryan · « **Reply #105 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:34:02 AM »

Ritz is working but also looks good.

GTF · « **Reply #106 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:34:29 AM »

Browne & Lehmkuhle 4th & 5th -- where are KK & Meb?

Ryan · « **Reply #107 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:35:23 AM »

Mile 24: 4:52.

Ryan · « **Reply #108 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:35:53 AM »

They were 5th and 6th, probably back to 6th/7th now.

GTF · « **Reply #109 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:36:50 AM »

Ooh, Ryan Shay hospitalized. No idea why.

Ryan · « **Reply #110 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:37:11 AM »

Well, I didn't think both of the young guys would make it in but those two are controlling it. Impressive.

Reports that Ryan Shay had a medical emergency and is being taken to a hospital.

GTF · « **Reply #111 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:39:00 AM »

Ritz is the only one that surprises me.

Ryan · « **Reply #112 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:39:17 AM »

40k in about 2:02:25

Ryan · « **Reply #113 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:40:00 AM »

Mile 25, 4:47.

GTF · « **Reply #114 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:40:21 AM »

Browne :40 behind Sell.

Ryan · « **Reply #115 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:42:08 AM »

Hall is celebrating...for good reason.

GTF · « **Reply #116 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:43:00 AM »

KK in 4th and Lehmkuhle in 5th.

Ryan · « **Reply #117 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:43:21 AM »

Khannouchi up to 4th but too little, too late.

GTF · « **Reply #118 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:44:31 AM »

Hard to believe some of the stuff that is flying out of the commentator's mouth: "He took this field and spanked it around a bit."

Ryan · « **Reply #119 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:44:49 AM »

Mile 26, 4:49 while celebrating.

GTF · « **Reply #120 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:45:23 AM »

2:09:01

Ryan · « **Reply #121 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:45:53 AM »

I have a 2:09:01 winning time for Hall while celebrating for about 5 miles.

GTF · « **Reply #122 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:46:09 AM »

2:09:02 officially.

Ryan · « **Reply #123 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:46:33 AM »

Ritz second.

Official winning time 2:09:02 for Hall.

GTF · « **Reply #124 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:47:31 AM »

Ritz around 2:11:07

Ryan · « **Reply #125 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:47:45 AM »

Ritz second in about 2:11:06.

GTF · « **Reply #126 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:48:01 AM »

2:11:40 for Sell.

Ryan · « **Reply #127 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:48:16 AM »

Sell third in about 2:11:40.

Ryan · « **Reply #128 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:49:01 AM »

KK odd man out, 2:12:33.

GTF · « **Reply #129 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:49:16 AM »

KK in 4th, 2:12:35. Might be an alternate, might go if Ritz goes in the 10. Browne in 5th.

Ryan · « **Reply #130 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:49:45 AM »

According to the reporters, Ritz would rather run the 10,000 than the marathon so KK could still get in.

Ryan · « **Reply #131 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:51:01 AM »

Final result:
Ryan Hall
Dathan Ritzenhein
Brian Sell
Khalid Khannouchi, alternate

GTF · « **Reply #132 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:52:17 AM »

Meb in 8th.

Ryan · « **Reply #133 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:53:03 AM »

Official times
Ryan Hall: 2:09:02
Dathan Ritzenhein: 2:11:07
Brian Sell: 2:11:40

Ryan · « **Reply #134 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:53:54 AM »

Time for me to check out. Heck of a race!

Double · « **Reply #135 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:55:04 AM »

Thanks Ryan

MothAudio · « **Reply #136 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:58:01 AM »

Thanks for the updates. Wasn't able to get the feed until late in the race.

Peter · « **Reply #137 on:** November 05, 2007, 08:31:41 AM »

Great Commentary Ryan and GTF. You guys would have been better than Reavis and Butthead (er, Trautwig)

Interesting how they mentioned Ryan Shay and the medical emergency around mile 20 (14-15 miles after the fact). Not at all surprised that no mention was made of his death until much later.

All in all, the coverage was really good. I started watching around 13 miles, and was amazed at Hall's 2nd half of 1:02:40, nearly 4 minutes faster than his first half on that hilly course!!

Ryan · « **Reply #138 on:** November 05, 2007, 09:41:26 AM »

Let NBC know that. I'd be willinig to take a free trip to Boston and watch the women's Trials while calling the play by play.

I'm sure GTF wouldn't mind, either. With their resources, I bet our play by play would even improve.

GTF · « **Reply #139 on:** November 05, 2007, 06:25:23 PM »

I was discussing this with an amigo on a run yesterday. It seems that the chief difference is that Reavis and Trautwig were going on as if they were doing a televised broadcast for NBC, rather than a webcast. All of the trivial prattle they were churning out might be what is called for (by producers) to engage a more general audience, but a webcast has a more specific target -- only those who are (much) more than marginally interested would be bothering to watch, it is not as if channel-surfers would happen upon it and check it out. That seemingly should be one of the positives of webcasting, that the product (including the commentary) can be better attuned to an intent audience that does not need so much dumbing-down and over-explanation and just plain inane observations. It could be a more focussed product, catering more closely to the preferences of the core audience. It could be that they were acting on the instructions of their producers or perhaps the producers did not really care and let them do what they wanted since those who are interested in watching the race itself are not likely to let some gasbag commentary lead them to stop watching. Perhaps there could be some kind of live audio up-link that someone could arrange to have some volunteer commentary from better sources and muting the video while watching the women's OT. Any word on a possible women's OT webcast?

Ryan · « **Reply #140 on:** November 06, 2007, 08:34:38 AM »

I haven't heard any official word but I'm under the impression that there will be a similar arrangement for the women. NBC/Mediazone are going for a big push into the Olympics. It's possible that we'll see the same kind of coverage, though possibly not for free, for the Olympics next year.

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Author Topic: Looking for Olympic Trials coverage (Read 11475 times)