Luckily, Doug Landau races for fun and to raise money for charities. As an amateur athlete, the “Triathlon Trial Lawyer” has on several occasions won prize money, which he has donated to charities, teams and schools. The Herndon and Reston Virginia injury and Social Security Disability lawyer has accumulated an impressive t-shirt collection as the…
Continue readingOne positive aspect of representing competitive and recreational athletes is that they tend to heal from traumatic injury quickly and completely. When Virginia Sports Injury Lawyer Doug Landau is asked “Why are athletes’ flesh wounds, like dog bites, not stitched up right away ?” he notes that sports medicine doctors are aware that their patients…
Continue readingDCRRC President, frequent road racer and genuinely nice guy Bob Platt reminded me that this Sunday is the 19th annual Reston 10 miler, 5K & Fun Run. The races start Sunday, March 15, 2009 on South Lakes Drive in front of South Lakes High School. Race time is 8 AM for 10 Miler and 8:05…
Continue readingDaylight Savings time means it’s lighter later in the morning. For “early bird” exercisers, that means that you should be wearing reflective, bright colored clothing so that you can be seen. You have seen me in my orange, yellow and other brightly colored garb. I practice what I preach. I also try to wear my…
Continue readingCalling All Triathlon Newbies! Potomac River Running and the D.C.Running Coach Mike Hamberger are hosting an “INTRO TO TRIATHLON CLINIC” on Sunday, April 5th, 2009 from 7-8 PM at the BALLSTON Potomac River Running Store, 3924 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22203 It’s FREE!! A panel of triathlon experts, including World Championship Duathlon competitor Michael Hamberger…
Continue readingI am contacted by injured and disabled athletes from all over the United States. Recently, I received a note from a Florida college football player who sustained a career ending neck injury. This full scholarship athlete felt his neck was injured and went to the football team trainer. His cervical area was sore, and he…
Continue readingWisconsin’s highest court rejected a lawsuit that sought damages on behalf of a former high school cheerleader who suffered a serious head injury while performing a stunt, as reported on Fox News. In the ruling, the Wisconsin Supreme Court found that the lawsuit was barred by a state law that prevents participants in contact sports…
Continue readingTo those who say it is impossible to train while on vacation, I say “be creative” and “go with the flow !” Shown at left is my eldest daughter running at sunrise in he Galapagos Islands while on board the “Galapagos Explorer II.” This picture was taken while we were in vacation on the Pacific…
Continue readingWith his own daughter watching her final two high school games from the sidelines this Fall, sport injury lawyer Doug Landau wondered about other student athletes who return to the playing field before medically stable or physiologically ready. Too many kids may be returning to the playing field too soon after a concussion. “How many?…
Continue readingWhile the winter weather in Virginia means an end to outdoor triathlon competition, after a “rest period” Doug Landau does his winter training, often outside. In order to “build a bigger and better engine,” the Triathlon Trial Lawyer puts in the miles, often slogging through the slush and snow. The Herndon sports injury and disability…
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