2008 U.S. Olympic Trials - Men's Marathon

What is the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon coverage?
The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon coverage LIVE or On Demand from New York will be made available to view via personal computer. This race will qualify the first three members of Team USA's Track & Field team for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

Can I watch the event live as it happens and also see it later if I wish?
Yes, the LIVE event is available as a 500K stream starting at 7:35 AM Eastern Time US. Video On Demand content will be available as a 500K streaming video.

When will the event be available?
November 3, 2007 at 7:35 AM ET (Eastern Time) US

How soon will the event be available to watch On Demand?
The event will be available as Video On Demand (VOD) typically between 3-4 hours after its conclusion.

Is this available all over the world? What countries can I watch from?
The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon video service is available only in the United States.

How much does it cost?
The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon coverage is free.

Will chat or comments be available for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon?
No, chat and comments are only available for the ING New York City Marathon (see below for details)

The ING New York City Marathon 2007 FAQ

1) What is The ING New York City Marathon 2007 Live or On Demand from New York?
2) Can I watch the event live as it happens and also see it later if I wish?
3) What is Video On Demand?
4) How soon will the event be available to watch On Demand?
5) Is this available all over the world? What countries can I watch from?
6) Is commentary available for the event?
7) Will the results be provided on The ING New York City Marathon 2007 video offering site?
8) What does The ING New York City Marathon 2007 cost?
9) How do I pay?
10) How long do I have access to the ING New York City Marathon 2007 content?
11) What are the system requirements?
12) Do you support the Macintosh or Linux operating systems?
13) How do I subscribe to The ING New York City Marathon 2007 video service?
14) Is my credit card transaction secure?
15) Nothing's happening after I try to register. How come?
16) Once I purchase my Event Pass, how do I watch the event?
17) Can I make the picture larger?
18) Can I watch The ING New York City Marathon 2007 video service on my work PC and my home PC?
19) Can I log in multiple times with an All Access Pass?
20) If I watch the event live, can I download it later?
21) Can I save downloaded races onto other devices or DVD's?
22) What am I allowed to do with the programs that I download?
23) Can I make the picture bigger?
24) Do I need a broadband Internet connection?
25) How do I know if I will see buffering or not?
26) How can I get the best possible service?
27) Can I watch The ING New York City Marathon 2007 video service on my TV set?

1) What is The ING New York City Marathon 2007 Live or On Demand from New York?
The ING NYC Marathon 2007 offers customers three different feed options throughout the race. The feeds offered include the main race feed which is NBC's fully produced 3-hour broadcast commentators and follows both the men’s and women’s race leaders throughout the race through both the women's and men's top finishers. The broadcast lasts from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm EST. Unfortunately this year we were not able to offer RunnerCam feeds that allowed coverage for other than the top finishers. However, we also offer two supplemental feeds: The Women's Race Leaders feed and the Men's Race Leaders feed. These two camera feeds are without commentary and consist of an isolated camera feed on each of the top race leaders only through to their respective finishes.

Through our race player page you can also experience LIVE CHAT with friends and family during the real time marathon along with a community of fellow fans! (Chat is only offered during the live event. Post-race you may use the comment feature.)

2) Can I watch the event live as it happens and also see it later if I wish?
Yes, the Live event is available as a 500k stream starting at 9:30 Am Eastern Time US. Video On Demand content will be available as either a 500k streaming video or 750k Download.

3) What is Video On Demand?
After the event concludes, recorded versions of the race will be available for subscribers to watch whenever they desire to see them. "Watch Online" will provide streaming video at a slightly lower quality than the Download version which will also be available.

4) How soon will the event be available to watch On Demand?
The event will be available On Demand within 24hrs of the conclusion of the Live event, but typically between 2 - 3 hours after its conclusion.

Please note that we will do our best to make the On Demand archive available soon after the stated time; however there is always the possibility of experiencing unforeseen technical challenges; your patience is appreciated in advance.

5) Is this available all over the world? What countries can I watch from?
The ING New York City Marathon 2007 video service is available only in the United States.

6) Is commentary available for the event?
Yes, English commentary will be available on main race video feed through the finish of the elite runners.

7) Will the results be provided on The ING New York City Marathon 2007 video offering site?
To avoid spoiling the event for users, the results of the competition will not be posted on the video site. However, results of the event will be posted on the partner event page at nycmarathon.org.

8) What does The ING New York City Marathon 2007 cost?
The cost of the event pass is $4.99 US.

9) How do I pay?
You can pay using American Express, Discover, MasterCard or VISA

10) How long do I have access to the ING New York City Marathon 2007 content?
You will have access for 90 days after you first access the content.

11) What are the system requirements?
MediaZone's minimum requirements are:

• Windows OS: Windows 2000, XP or Vista
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with cookies enabled (default setting)
• Windows Media Player 10 or higher
• Broadband connection (Speed of 500 kbps or higher) Dialup connection is not recommended for this offering

Don't have Windows Media Player? Click here to get it.
Please note: MediaZone Technical Support cannot assist Intel Macintosh and Linux users running Windows OS in Boot Camp, Parallels or any other virtualization tools.

12) Do you support the Macintosh or Linux operating systems?
Regrettably at this time, you cannot watch MediaZone's live events or other entertainment using the Macintosh or Linux operating systems due to lack of Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM) support for these operating systems.

However, MediaZone strongly believes in providing users of these operating systems with the opportunity to use our service and is participating actively to discover solutions.

Please check back periodically and make your wishes known with Apple and Microsoft.

13) How do I subscribe to The ING New York City Marathon 2007 video service?
First review the system requirements. Then simply, click the "Get it Now" button and register as a new user if you do not already have an active MediaZone account. Follow the prompts by filling out the purchase information required. During the registration process, you will need to provide your credit card information. Once you've registered, MediaZone will confirm your purchase and the selected media file will be accessible to you.
After the event has begun you can access it by either clicking the "Watch online" button or "Download" after it is posted on the website (the download button will become dark when content is available.)

14) Is my credit card transaction secure?
You can rest assured that your credit card information is secure because MediaZone uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), a highly sophisticated online encryption service for transporting your credit card information.

15) Nothing's happening after I try to register. How come?
You'll need to turn off the pop up blockers. You can either turn them off or hold down the Ctrl-key while clicking register.

16) Once I purchase my Event Pass, how do I watch the event?
10 minutes prior to the scheduled start the "watch now" button will become darker and access the event will become available. Make sure to refresh your browser prior to the start of the event. Video will commence in an embedded window on the site.

17) Can I make the picture larger?
Yes you can. Double click on the video window to make it full screen or you can click "undock" in the upper right hand corner of the video window and then resize the window by dragging diagonally from the bottom right hand corner of the video window.

18) Can I watch The ING New York City Marathon 2007 video service on my work PC and my home PC?
You can watch this service on up to three PCs no matter where they are located.

19) Can I log in multiple times with an All Access Pass?
Yes. You can enter and exit the video service as many times you like during the day that was purchased.

20) If I watch the event live, can I download it later?
Yes.

21) Can I save downloaded races onto other devices or DVD's?
No, ING New York City Marathon 2007 utilizes Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to protect content from unauthorized distribution and viewing.


22) What am I allowed to do with the programs that I download?
You can view the programs as often as you like for the license period listed above. Please note that in absolutely no way can you use the content you purchase on MediaZone for commercial gain.

23) Can I make the picture bigger?
Use the "video size" control under the "View" menu on Windows Media Player to set the size of your picture. Or click on the button with the arrow at the bottom right to make the image full screen. (Use your Escape key to exit this mode.)

24) Do I need a broadband Internet connection?
A broadband connection is required for best results. For best results, we strongly recommend that users have access to a robust broadband connection (750kbps or better) to the internet to enjoy the videos without buffering.

25) How do I know if I will see buffering or not?
Bandwidth depends on your Internet Service Provider. It can be affected by network traffic and other users at your location. We recommend you test your service to make sure it will support the webcasts. Our program is streamed at 500 kpbs, and we recommend at least 600kbps (down) broadband connection for a quality experience.

26) How can I get the best possible service?
To ensure you the best possible service:
1. Do a web search for "test dsl connection" to find sites where you can test the speed and quality of your connection.
2. Turn off any other programs that are sharing your connection like other browser windows and email programs.
3. Re-start computer to close other programs that may be running in the background

27) Can I watch The ING New York City Marathon 2007 video service on my TV set?
MediaZone invites you to use the following settings to watch these games on your television. However, the MediaZone technical and billing support team does not provide chat/email support for this feature.

Depending on the type of connection your PC has, you can take the steps listed below to view programming. Please consult your local electronics retailer to learn more about the components needed for viewing.

A) Composite Video
Most DVD equipped computers have this setup. The outputs are usually located at the rear or side of computer; the video output is color-coded yellow and the audio output, or line-out, is the 3.5mm jack usually indicated by this icon



B) S-Video
Newer computers may have an S-video connection. In order to use this feature, your TV must also have an S-Video input.


C) Audio Output but NO Video Output
If you have an older video card, you may not have a video output that can be directly connected to your TV. In this case, you will need to utilize the VGA port on your computer, which is the connector that's attached to your PC monitor.




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