Registration opened on May 1 for the 2nd Annual Chestnut Forks Sprint Triathlon, to be held in Warrenton, Virginia. Last year’s race was decided by a mere 6 seconds! Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau enjoyed participating in the inaugural event at Chestnut Forks and you can read about it here. Like the 2013 race, this…
Except for any flat stretch of road or path. Run on the roads and trails around West Hill Lake and the Boy Scouts Camp, the 13th Annual Race Around the Lake 3.5 Mile Run Around West Hill Pond had sun shade, paved roads, dirt trails, uphills and downhills. “What it did not have was any…
“Barefoot running shoes” have been all the rage in the running community. These odd-looking shoes, which came out several years ago, were touted as the next best thing for athletes who prefer to run barefoot, activate the small muscles in their feet or for those who wish to reap the health benefits of doing so. …
Recently, a cyclist was struck by a vehicle when attempting to cross Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia. The driver of a pickup truck was driving on Richmond Highway, and crossed through the intersection with a green light. The cyclist was injured and sent to the hospital; no charges were filed against the driver. This brings…
Should team doctors or trainers give painkillers to injured players in an effort to help them “play through the pain?” Does masking the pain with drugs take away the players’ right to make an informed decision of whether or not they should continue to play? Surely keeping a player’s injury a secret from the player…
Running in the pool, as is Doug Landau’s practice on Mondays after races in order to “recover” and loosen up for another hard week of training, he was asked about multisport events for those who find long distance running difficult. Ever the optimist, lawyer Landau replied, “Sure ! There are lots of events for those…
In welcome news for cyclists, runners, and others using the trail along the Fairfax County Parkway, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has begun a project to improve the trail’s ride, safety, and durability. Starting at Route 7 (Leesburg Pike), going southbound until Route 29 (Lee Highway), asphalt will be patched, cracks will be sealed,…
A recent article by expert witness firm Robson Forensic‘s J. Lucas Elrath examines a troubling pattern of recalls of bicycle brakes. According to Elrath, two of the largest suppliers of bike components — Shimano and SRAM — had voluntary recalls of road bicycle brakes during 2013. Could this be attributable to new technology that is not…
Bike to WorkDay is this Friday! On Friday, May 16, 2014, there will be 79 pit stops all over Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia where cycling commuters can stop for refreshments, entertainment, and giveaways! Free t-shirts will be given out at the pit stops to the first 14,000 who register and attend. Herndon,…
“What’s more romantic than a flat out and back 5km on Mothers Day ?” asks Doug Landau, seriously. And with food and drink from the Irish Eyes Pub in Lewes, Delaware, the Landaus could start the day celebrating early. The traveling trial lawyer took his bride to the Eastern Shore for the holiday. They stayed at…