Ironman World Championship on TV (Page 3)

Yes, I did record it on my PC but I haven't cleaned it up yet. My copy isn't the best quality. The video came out awefully grainy. It'll take me a while to edit out the commercials and junk. We'll see how big the file is after that. I might have to break it into 2 or more pieces in order to make downloading a little easier.

Even though I recorded it I'm still going to pop for the DVD. Like I said, my footage is grainy and this year's offering is exceptional and I'd like to have a nice clear copy. I would recommend the same to anyone that wants quality.

I also recored IMFL-06 today and I'll be working on getting that one available as well. It looks a lot better than the video quality of the IMWC-06.

Edit: Earlier this year Ironman.com made the Kona-05 footage available via download on their site. Does anyone remember what time of year that occurred? I remember downloading it and then uploading it to my webserver so that folks could get it at a faster rate. I'll do the same for the '06 coverage when it comes available.

Shaved Wookie - you said you are going to "pop" for the DVD? Does that mean there is somewhere you can go to purchase a copy of the DVD? I am totally willing to pay for a copy, I REALLY want to see it.

I was laughing so hard at that segment it was unreal

Okay, I'll try to start working on it tonight.

Finally got to watch it last night (taped).  I was disappointed (though not surprised) that they glossed over Stadler's behavior post-race.  It's a little disingenuous of NBC to suggest that he was gracious and sportsmanlike towards Macca when, in fact, Norman out and out called him a cheater.  Whether or not he was or wasn't drafting, Norman, you won the race.  Let the guy who finished behind Macca call him out for it. 

Other than that, I thought it was a terrific telecast.  Since this is my first year in the sport, I can't really recall what it was like watching it when I had no idea what anyone was talking about or who anyone was.  But I thought the way the telecast was broken into two halves- first half was about the pros, second half about the "regular people" was great, and really showed that which is most unique about triathlon, the way everyone, regardless of age, talent, sponsorship, whatever, has to test themselves against the same course, and that, ultimately, (this sounds cheesy, but it's true, right?) you're racing against yourself and the course first, and everyone else second. 

I watched it with my wife, who had this comment: "How come that guy (Al-Sultan) is wearing a women's bathing suit?"